stETH Deposits to Optimism Paused for Upgrade

**WisdomTree's Digital Assets Research Director breaks down crypto ETFs vs ETPs in under 60 seconds.** Key differences explained: - ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) vs ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products) - Simplified breakdown for crypto newcomers - Expert insights from institutional perspective **Full discussion available** in Lido's latest Poolside Call covering ETH ETF developments. [Watch the complete breakdown](http://youtu.be/1XMe2uc1Hiw)

**Lido has launched Direct Staking on Linea**, eliminating the multi-step process previously required for L2 staking. **Key Features:** - Single-transaction staking powered by Chainlink CCIP - No manual bridging or waiting periods needed - Two pathways: On-demand staking and liquidity pool-based staking **How It Works:** Users can now stake ETH directly on Linea and receive wstETH without leaving the network. Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol handles the cross-chain execution with level-5 security. **Benefits:** - Lower costs and faster transactions - Seamless yield access within Linea's zkEVM environment - Enhanced security through Chainlink's Risk Management Network This integration brings native wstETH access to Linea's $1.9B TVL ecosystem, marking progress toward unified liquid staking across Ethereum's L2 landscape. [Learn more about Direct Staking](https://blog.lido.fi/direct-staking-on-linea-powered-by-chainlink)

**Everstake** has developed an institutional-grade, market-neutral ETH yield strategy using **Lido V3 stVaults** that separates staking operations from risk management. **Key Innovation:** - **Role separation**: Node operators handle staking while risk curators manage parameters and exposure monitoring - **Automated controls**: Smart contracts manage LTVs, liquidation triggers, and hedging limits - **Real-time oversight**: Continuous monitoring through dedicated risk management platform **How It Works:** The system uses smart contracts to automate staking and hedging operations, extracting yield from both staking rewards and funding arbitrage while maintaining market neutrality. **Benefits:** - Eliminates negative carry and forced liquidations - Minimizes manual intervention and operational risk - Provides full transparency and on-chain control - Delivers compliant, high-control yield products for institutions This follows similar institutional staking solutions from **Chorus One** and **Solstice**, showing growing adoption of Lido V3 stVaults for institutional ETH staking products. [Read full case study](https://blog.lido.fi/lido-v3-everstake-institutional-market-neutral-yield-strategies-with-stvaults)

**NEST (Network Economic Support Tokenomics)** is now live for voting - a modular system that would enable Lido DAO to repurchase LDO tokens using stETH from its treasury. **Key Details:** - First practical version expected **December 2025** - Built as extension of STONKS smart contracts for secure treasury swaps - Automatically routes purchased LDO back to Lido DAO Treasury - This proposal only covers development of technical infrastructure **Important Note:** This is **not a buyback proposal** itself - it only builds the technical foundation. Actual buyback activation would require a separate onchain vote. **Next Steps:** If approved, detailed research and design work begins. Core contributors plan to initiate broader buyback mechanism discussions on the forum shortly after. [Cast your vote here](https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x4267fe277e52a3550e82286af96948a258392ddd303df6b479c4d8f4664acdd0)

**Lido's GGV protocol has crossed $50 million in Total Value Locked (TVL)** just two days after its recent milestone. This achievement comes months after Lido hit an all-time high of **$41 billion in TVL** back in August, demonstrating continued growth in the staking ecosystem. The rapid TVL accumulation in GGV shows strong adoption of Lido's expanded staking services beyond their core Ethereum offering.