Rocket Pool's Grants & Bounties Management Committee supports public goods
Rocket Pool's Grants & Bounties Management Committee supports public goods
Rocket Pool's Grants & Bounties Management Committee provides funding for projects like the @Rescue_Node to benefit small and independent stakers. The committee aims to make it possible for anyone to be a node operator.
Rocket Pool's Grants & Bounties Management Committee funds public goods like the @Rescue_Node to make life easier for all small & independent stakers. Anyone Can Be A Node Operator!
The Rescue Node is now available to Solo Stakers 馃帀 rescuenode.com Solo Stakers can use this service as a fallback Beacon Node for maintenance and emergencies. Access is granted for 10 days at a time, twice per year.
SEC Confirms Liquid Staking Not a Security, Validating Rocket Pool's Early Vision
The SEC has issued a statement confirming that liquid staking does not constitute a security, providing regulatory clarity for the technology Rocket Pool pioneered in 2019. Key points: - Rocket Pool's rETH token is now confirmed compliant for US institutions and individuals - The protocol remains the only fully permissionless liquid staking solution from launch - Supports thousands of decentralized node operators globally - Maintains Ethereum's core values of censorship resistance Recent developments: - Native integration with Coinbase Wallet - Early adoption on Base L2 - Coinbase Ventures operating node validators Links: [SEC Statement](https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-104) [Commissioner Peirce Comments](https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-staking-sequel-080525)
Rocket Pool DAO Approves BOLD Stablecoin Integration for Payments
Rocket Pool's DAO has approved a significant treasury management update, integrating Liquity Protocol V2's BOLD stablecoin for certain payments. BOLD is a decentralized stablecoin backed by rETH with overcollateralization. The protocol's Grants Management Committee (GMC) will oversee this implementation as part of their treasury management responsibilities. For more details, visit: [GMC Treasury Report](dao.rocketpool.net/t/gmc-202)
Nasdaq-Listed Institution Accumulates ETH for Rocket Pool Staking
Institutional adoption of Ethereum continues to gain momentum, with a notable development in the DeFi space. A Nasdaq-listed institution has been actively: - Accumulating ETH - Deploying validators through Rocket Pool - Participating in permissionless DeFi protocols This marks a significant milestone in institutional engagement with decentralized staking platforms. Learn more about this development in an upcoming X Space discussion with @NasdaqBTCS. *Join the conversation to understand how institutional adoption is shaping Ethereum's future.*
Smart Node v1.16.0 Release Announcement
The Smart Node protocol has released version 1.16.0, bringing important updates for node operators. Key updates include: - Multiple client updates - New features - Recommended upgrade for all node operators Node operators should review the complete changelog at [GitHub Release Notes](https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode/releases/tag/v1.16.0) before proceeding with the upgrade. Additional support and discussions are available on the Discord channel.
Rocket Pool Smoothing Pool Distributes 50 ETH in June Payout
The Rocket Pool Smoothing Pool completed its June distribution, paying out 50 ETH to eligible node operators. This represents a slight decrease from April's 51 ETH distribution. Key features of the Smoothing Pool: - Free opt-in participation - No fees - 28-day distribution cycle - Stable rewards vs volatile Execution Layer Node operators can join anytime to earn their share of pooled ETH rewards.