Lido launches 0x02 CSM for 2,048 ETH validators on mainnet
Lido launched 0x02 CSM on mainnet at csm.lido.fi on October 23, 2026, a new permissionless path for independent operators with more capital. Complementing the 32-ETH 0x01 CSM, 0x02 lets anyone run validators with a MaxEB of 2,048 ETH through the Community Staking Module. Lido detailed the rollout in an accompanying introduction post on its blog.
- Operators bond 32 ETH for the first key and 30 ETH per additional key, while the Lido protocol allocates the stake; with bond rebasing, the estimated capital multiplier is ~2.18x for one key, approaching ~2.26x with more keys vs. solo staking
- Capacity grows gradually: 0x02 CSM starts by seeding ~32 keys with 32-ETH deposits, with later capacity increases proposed via Easy Track
- 0x01 CSM will not be deprecated — both modules run in parallel on the same CSM codebase, and the DAO approved a combined ceiling of 20% of Lido Core TVL for permissionless modules
- One interface serves both modules; ICS and IDVTC keep their preferential parameters in 0x01 CSM only
- EIP-8148 proposes custom sweep thresholds for 0x02 validators; it remains a draft and inclusion in a future upgrade is not guaranteed
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- Looking Ahead EIP-8148 proposes custom sweep thresholds for 0x02 validators. If adopted, future CSM development could enable more bond options across various validator sizes. The EIP remains a draft; inclusion in a future upgrade is not guaranteed. https://t.co/OdUFn9Hnfy Replying to their earlier post: One interface for both modules. More choices for operators at https://t.co/PXH5sLdXDl. Choose from 0x01 Default, ICS, IDVTC, or 0x02 CSM. ICS and IDVTC retain their preferential parameters in 0x01 CS…x.com ↗
- One interface for both modules. More choices for operators at https://t.co/PXH5sLdXDl. Choose from 0x01 Default, ICS, IDVTC, or 0x02 CSM. ICS and IDVTC retain their preferential parameters in 0x01 CSM; these do not extend to 0x02 CSM. Switching is optional. Existing operators https://t.co/Z1b6uYey3O Replying to their earlier post: There are no plans to deprecate 0x01 CSM in the near future. Both 0x01 CSM and 0x02 CSM run in parallel on the same CSM codebase, supporting 0x01 and 0x02 withdrawal credentials. The DAO has also…x.com ↗
- There are no plans to deprecate 0x01 CSM in the near future. Both 0x01 CSM and 0x02 CSM run in parallel on the same CSM codebase, supporting 0x01 and 0x02 withdrawal credentials. The DAO has also approved a combined ceiling of 20% of Lido Core TVL for future permissionless Replying to their earlier post: Capacity will gradually increase over multiple rounds. 0x02 CSM starts by seeding ~32 keys with a 32-ETH deposit each. After activation, a capacity increase will be proposed through Easy Track. As va…x.com ↗
- Capacity will gradually increase over multiple rounds. 0x02 CSM starts by seeding ~32 keys with a 32-ETH deposit each. After activation, a capacity increase will be proposed through Easy Track. As validators reach their top-up target, they free seats for new seed deposits. This https://t.co/py8uUH4duT Replying to their earlier post: Operators bond 32 ETH for the first key and 30 ETH per additional key, while the Lido protocol allocates stake. Including bond rebasing, the estimated capital multiplier at full validator effective b…
