Lido

The Lido Growth Committee has published a proposal on the DAO forum seeking authorization to purchase LDO tokens using up to 10,000 stETH from the treasury. **Key Details:** - Proposal aims to utilize existing treasury assets for strategic token acquisition - Would involve converting staked ETH holdings into native governance tokens - Community discussion and feedback period now open on the forum This follows previous discussions around automated buyback mechanisms for LDO, suggesting ongoing efforts to optimize treasury management and token economics. [Read the full proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/utilizing-market-opportunities-steth-ldo-trade)

Lido is urging holders of its DVV, GGV, and stRATEGY vaults to upgrade to the new **EarnETH vault** as the older products are being sunset. Over **$100M has already migrated** to the consolidated vault. **Key changes:** - EarnETH deploys capital across blue-chip DeFi protocols including [Aave](https://aave.com), [Pendle](https://pendle.fi), and [Morpho](https://morpho.org) - New **first-loss protection** mechanism: $5M in Lido DAO treasury funds absorb the first 1% of losses before user deposits are affected - Accepts ETH, WETH, (w)stETH, and legacy Lido Earn tokens - Fully transparent, real-time allocation monitoring The migration consolidates Lido's DeFi strategy offerings, which have attracted $250M+ in deposits since September 2025. A parallel **EarnUSD vault** for stablecoin yields launched alongside EarnETH. [Migration instructions](https://help.lido.fi/en/articles/14038885-upgrading-to-lido-earn-metavaults)

**Lido Impact Staking (LIS) marks one-year milestone**, demonstrating how Ethereum staking can fund social impact projects. **Key achievements:** - 8 organizations onboarded (up from 1 at launch) - 204.78 ETH staked through the program - 6.44 ETH in staking rewards donated to partner organizations - Focus areas: climate, infrastructure, and inequality issues Built by [@launchnodes](https://twitter.com/launchnodes) on Lido's infrastructure and funded through [@LidoGrants](https://twitter.com/LidoGrants), the program converts staking yields into sustainable funding for global social initiatives. [Read the full one-year update](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-impact-staking-one-year-update/11349)

Liquid Impact Staking is expanding its reach through several initiatives: **New Product Launch** - Stablecoin for Impact (SFI) allows users to deposit stablecoins - Lending yield generated through Aave is directed to social impact causes - Runs parallel to existing staking products **Growth Initiatives** - Multiple onboarding conversations with new organizations to support additional causes - Targeting both retail stakers and institutional capital - Integrating LIS into existing platforms to expand user access The stablecoin product represents a shift from traditional DeFi use cases like payments and settlements toward regenerative finance models.

**Foundation GSR** has become the first institutional donor to use **ImpactStake**, deploying over 40 ETH across multiple charitable causes. **Key Details:** - Marks a significant milestone for institutional participation in crypto philanthropy - Demonstrates viability of Liquid Impact Staking (LIS) beyond individual donors - Offers institutions a capital-preserving method for social impact This deployment validates that organizations can maintain their principal investment while directing staking rewards toward social causes—a model that could attract more institutional players to crypto-based philanthropy.

Grassroots Economics released results from their first round of Lido Impact Staking (LIS), showing how Ethereum staking can fund real-world community development. **The Numbers:** - 21.98 ETH staked - $1,000 in yield distributed to community endowments across Kenya in 2025 **On-the-Ground Results:** - 43 community groups completed 173 activities - 2,600 days of mutual-aid work performed - $20,000 worth of community labor value created LIS, built by [@launchnodes](https://twitter.com/launchnodes) on Lido and funded through [@LidoGrants](https://twitter.com/LidoGrants), channels Ethereum staking rewards to projects addressing climate, infrastructure, and inequality issues globally. The initiative demonstrates a practical model for converting crypto yields into tangible community benefits.

ImpactStake has grown from a single partner at launch to eight organizations after one year of operation. The platform operates on a permissionless model, allowing new partners to join by meeting basic requirements. **Current Partners:** - [Giga](http://stake.giga.global) - [UNHCR](http://unhcr.impactstake.com) - [Treedom](http://treedom.impactstake.com) - [UNICEF Venture Fund](http://unicefventurefund.impactstake.com) - [GiveDirectly](http://givedirectly.impactstake.com) - [Mercy Corps](http://mercycorps.impactstake.com) - [Grassroots](http://grassroots.impactstake.com) - [Speech](http://speech.impactstake.com) **Key Metrics:** - 204.78 ETH staked across all partners - 6.44 ETH in staking yield donated to partner organizations The platform continues to accept new partners who meet the basic requirements.

The Lido Foundation has published its comprehensive 2025 Annual Report, providing transparency on the organization's performance throughout the year. **Key highlights include:** - Execution progress on GOOSE strategic objectives - Detailed breakdown of DAO-approved grant funding allocation - Updates on product expansion initiatives - Validator set development achievements - Governance improvements and community engagement The report offers stakeholders a complete view of how resources were deployed and goals were met during 2025. [Read the full report](https://research.lido.fi/t/goose-2025-eggs-2025-final-report/11304)

**EarnETH** introduces a simplified approach to DeFi yield generation through its automated vault system. The vault distributes capital across multiple established protocols: - Aave - Morpho - Pendle - Gearbox Protocol - Maple Finance **Key Features:** - Dynamic reallocation toward higher-yielding opportunities - Daily auto-compounding rewards - Built on staked ETH foundation - Single deposit token (earnETH) for simplified management The system aims to optimize capital efficiency while reducing the complexity of managing multiple DeFi positions. [Learn more](http://stake.lido.fi/earn/eth)

PierTwo and RockSolid have deployed the **AutoPlus Looped ETH Vault**, marking one of the first stVault-based products to go live on mainnet. **Key Details:** - Collaboration between co-founders Pat McNab (PierTwo) and Paladin (RockSolid) - Builds on their previous partnership launching the first official rETH liquid vault - The vault integrates directly into the Rocket Pool app - Provides rETH holders with seamless access to DeFi strategies and enhanced earning opportunities This deployment represents a significant step in liquid staking infrastructure, offering users automated looping strategies for their ETH holdings.