Rocket Pool Community Call: Node Operating and Bi-Weekly Update
Rocket Pool Community Call: Node Operating and Bi-Weekly Update
Join the next Rocket Pool Community Call to learn about node operating from @stakesaurus and get the final bi-weekly update for 2023 from Mav. Tune in at 2:30pm UTC on 19 Dec.
Our next Community Call is starting soon! Langers & Mav will be joined by the team from @ObolNetwork to chat about the future of DVT & how the Rocket Pool ecosystem could benefit. Tune into the Space below at 1pm UTC on 13 Dec 馃憞
Our next Community Call is starting soon! @drjasper_eth will host @stakesaurus to chat about node operating, and then Mav will run through the final Rocket Pool bi-weekly update for 2023. Tune into the Space below at 2:30pm UTC on 19 Dec 馃憞
馃殌 Smart Node Update
**Smart Node v1.20.7 Released** A new version of Smart Node is now available with several updates: - Multiple client updates included - Bug fixes and new features added - **Priority levels vary by client:** - High priority for Teku users - Medium priority for Nimbus users - Low priority for all other users Node operators should review the full changelog on [GitHub](https://github.com/rocket-pool/smart) before upgrading to understand the specific changes affecting their setup.
Smart Node v1.20.5 Released with Priority Updates for Lighthouse and Nimbus Users
The Rocket Pool development team has released **Smart Node v1.20.5**, marking a new update for the decentralized Ethereum staking protocol. **Priority Levels:** - **High priority** for Lighthouse users - **Medium priority** for Nimbus users - **Low priority** for all other node operators Node operators should assess their client configuration and upgrade accordingly. Full changelog and technical details are available on GitHub.
Rocket Pool's rETH Expands DeFi Utility with New Morpho Lending Market
**New Lending Market Launch** Rocket Pool's rETH token can now be used as collateral on Morpho's lending protocol. Users can supply rETH and borrow ETH through KPK ETH Prime, a low-risk lending vault curated by KPK. **Key Details** - rETH/ETH market now live on Morpho - Enables borrowing ETH against rETH collateral - Deployed via KPK ETH Prime vault - Adds to growing DeFi integrations for Ethereum's decentralized liquid staking token This follows the recent launch of an rETH/USDC market in April, expanding lending options for rETH holders across multiple asset pairs.
Rocket Pool's Saturn 2 Upgrade Surpasses $135M in Staked ETH
Rocket Pool's Saturn 2 upgrade has attracted over $135 million worth of ETH in staked assets, supporting more than 1,500 trustless Ethereum node operators. **Key Highlights:** - Users minting rETH directly contribute to Ethereum's decentralization by supporting independent node operators - The protocol maintains its position as a leader in decentralized liquid staking - This represents significant growth from the $30M deposit pool reported in February 2026 Rocket Pool's approach allows users to stake ETH while maintaining liquidity through rETH tokens, all while supporting Ethereum's core principle of decentralization through a distributed network of node operators.
Rocket Pool Explores Trustless Mechanism to Exit Underperforming Validators
Rocket Pool is researching a trustless onchain mechanism to automatically exit validators that consistently underperform. The initiative aims to protect rETH yield for token holders. **Key Points:** - Mechanism would operate trustlessly onchain without manual intervention - Targets persistently underperforming validators - Designed to safeguard rETH staking rewards The proposal is currently in the research phase, with community discussion open on the DAO governance forum.