Information Density: Lido – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Lido Earn
Access on-chain increased reward opportunities.
[H4] EarnETH
EarnETH is an ETH growth vault allocating ETH and stETH across leading, blue-chip DeFi protocols meant to optimize for capital efficiency
[H4] $98.5M
TVL**
[H4] 3.1%
APY*Deposit
[H4] EarnUSD
EarnUSD delivers access to USD-denominated reward strategies built around transparent asset selection, risk controls and reporting
[H4] $6.9M
TVL**
[H4] 3.8%
APY*DepositstETH
[H5] Ethereum’s leading liquid staking token, with best-in-class security, deepest liquidity and competitive rewards
[H2] Secure and battle tested
$2,411,686,784 rewards paid since 2020
[H2] Competitive rewards, deep liquidity
Trade stETH on secondary markets, use as collateral in lending or restaking+29
[H2] Available wherever you need It
100+ integrationsEcosystem
[H2] Personalized and modular
Tailored stETH-based products and configurable access to liquidity through stVaultsLearn more
[H2] Uncompromised
[H2] Security
By Lido Staking Protocol
[H3] Protected and Verified
Over $4M invested in security, including audits, bug bounties, and expert reviewsBug BountySafe HarborAuditors
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[H4] Web3SOC Certified Grade A
Assessed and Certified for Institutions in operational, financial, security and regulatory areas. Learn more.
[H3] Open sourced
Allowing continuous peer reviews and enhancements from developers worldwideGitHub
[H3] Decentralized
900+ Operators across the globe using the Lido Protocol to run validatorsNode Operators
[H2] The Most Performant Node Operator Set at Scale
All ModulesCuratedSimple DVTCommunity StakingAll ModulesCuratedSimple DVTCommunity Staking
[H4] Geographical diversity
Curated & Simple DVT modules1—56—1011—1516—2021—2526—3031—35More metrics
[H4] Client Diversity
Client diversity underpins the safety of Ethereum’s consensus mechanism, and Node Operators using the Lido protocol have always been at the forefront of reducing majority client usage.More metricsMore metrics
[H4] Distributed validators
The Simple DVT Module uses Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) from Obol and SSV Network to reduce the technical and operational risks related to the operation of validators. Validators in SDVT are operated by clusters of participants, each composed of 7 Node Operators who range from professionals to solo stakers, operating in concert.
[H4] Empowering permissionless validators
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Smoothing of CL and EL rewards across the largest Ethereum validator set
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Competitive bond structure
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User-friendly experience with low operational gas fees
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Exclusive use of ETH (stETH) for bonds and rewards
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Potential for increased rewards per ETH of staked capital compared to vanilla solo stakingLido Validator Set Performance
[H4] 99.03%
Network performance 98.82%. Check on RatedNode Operators
[H4] 900+
A vast array of independent Node Operators, from professionals to home stakers, use the Lido protocol via permissioned and permissionless modules
[H3] Curated Module
Learn MoreCurated Module Performance
[H4] 99.07%
Network performance 98.82%. Check on RatedNode Operators
[H4] 35
[H3] Simple DVT Module
Learn MoreSDVTM Performance
[H4] 98.66%
Network performance 98.82%. Check on RatedNode Operators
[H4] 320
Including 182 Solo & Community Stakers
[H3] Community Staking Module
Learn MoreCSM Performance
[H4] 98.72%
Network performance 98.82%. Check on RatedNode OperatorsDue to the permissionless nature of the module, the number of node operators indicated does not represent unique operators (entities/individuals), but rather technical operator entries in the module
[H4] 582
Governed byLIDO DAOMission-driven decentralized organization
[H2] Non-custodial
Lido protocol's design ensures no one can access or control stakers' funds
[H2] Transparent
Key decisions require public votes by LDO token holders, ensuring accountability to both users and the wider Ethereum communityGovernance Process
[H2] Resilient
Whether it is governance, geographic/jurisdictional diversity, or node software, Lido ecosystem participants are always pushing to make the protocol more decentralized in pursuit or greater resilienceScorecardstETH
[H2] Ecosystem
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MetaMaskA crypto wallet & gateway to blockchain apps.
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CurveUse (w)stETH or stMATIC in Curve liquidity pools.
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AAVEBorrow tokens against (w)stETH.
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1inchExchange and provide liquidity with (w)stETH.
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Ledger crypto walletStake directly from Ledger crypto wallet.
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BalancerProvide liquidity with (w)stETH in Balancer’s pools.
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UniswapCreate a new liquidity pool, provide liquidity, and swap tokens.
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SkyUse wstETH for borrowing or multiplying while getting staking rewards.94more appsExplore more apps on Lido Ecosystem pageExplore* APR/APY figures are estimates, not guaranteed, and are subject to change based on network conditions.Rewards may fluctuate and are influenced by factors outside the platform’s control, including changes to blockchain protocols and validator performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Rewards are not assured and depend on the specific rules and mechanisms established by each underlying blockchain network. Users should conduct their own research, seek professional advice, and ensure they understand the risks before participating.** TVL figures may vary across Lido UIs due to different update intervals. The numbers on https://lido.fi refresh every 10 minutes, while other Lido UIs update the numbers when they are opened or reloaded.Your privacy matters. We use cookieless analytics and collect only anonymized data for improvements. Cookies are used for functionality only. For more info read Privacy Notice.
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp center
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp centerPrivacy NoticeTerms Of Use

[H1] Unlock the Power of stVaults
[H2] For Builders & Node Operators
Create stVaults, customize validator parameters, define fee mechanics, and design liquidity structures that fit your model.Single-operator vaultsOptional stETH mintingDeFi composabilityNon-custodial architectureGet started
[H2] For Institutional Stakers
Unlock stETH liquidity, retain full control, select your Node Operator, and customize your validator setup to match your strategy.Choose your own Node OperatorFull control over deposits and withdrawalsLiquidity on demand with optional stETHPath to enhanced APR through approved DeFi strategiesBespoke staking
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Curious about what you can build with stVaults? Browse a list of leading products on stVaults from leading Node Operators, L2s and institutional stakers.Explore products
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[H2] stVaults Latest Updates
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[H5] stVaults Monthly Updates: April 2026
A look at new developments related to Lido V3 and stVaults for April 2026.
[H5] Lido V3 & Copper: Accessing stVaults via CopperConnect
Learn how Copper uses Lido V3 to access stVaults using CopperConnect.
[H5] Lido V3 & Fireblocks: Accessing stVaults via WalletConnect
Fireblocks supports stVaults. Fireblocks users can create and manage stVaults using stVaults Web UI via WalletConnect, subject to their existing custody setup.Discover allYour privacy matters. We use cookieless analytics and collect only anonymized data for improvements. Cookies are used for functionality only. For more info read Privacy Notice.
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp center
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp centerPrivacy NoticeTerms Of Use

[H1] LIDO DAO
Mission-driven decentralized organizationRegular process
[H5] Propose
Research forum
[H5] Vote
Off-chainOn-chainEasy Track
[H5] Safeguard
Dual Governance
[H2] Introduction
Lido DAO is governed by LDO holders through a regular process that relies on established frameworks and voting platforms approved by the community — and is safeguarded by stETH holders through the Dual Governance system.
[H2] Transparency
Contributors to the Lido DAO conduct goal setting publicly through the Guided Open Objective Setting Exercise (GOOSE), with discussions on the Research Forum and final decisions made through off-chain voting.Ecosystem performance and financial health metrics are reported daily in Dune dashboards.Progress updates on Lido community’s goals of decentralization, trustless operation, and Ethereum-aligned governance are available on the Scorecard page.
[H2] Regular process
Research forum7 daysOff-chain7 daysOn-chain5 daysDual Governance3 days + 1 dayEnacted
[H4] Discussion
The first step is publishing an idea, proposal, or grant request on the Research forum and gathering community feedback.There must be at least 7 days between the initial post and the next steps. It could move forward once the proposal is welcomed and feedback is addressed.Research forum
[H4] Off-chain voting
The next step is off-chain voting on Snapshot. Proposers can post on the Lido Snapshot themselves or request support from the DAO Ops.To create a proposal on the Lido DAO Snapshot, users need at least 1,000 LDO tokens — a minimum threshold that deters spam proposals. Users without sufficient LDO can request DAO Ops to create a proposal on their behalf.To pass, a proposal requires the winning option to receive both a minimum of 5% of total LDO token supply and a simple majority of all participating tokens.For the DAO's decisions that don't require any on-chain actions, a successful off-chain vote is the final step. Other proposals proceed to on-chain voting.SnapshotSnapshot voting cadence: Snapshot voting takes place once a month. New proposals are collected and launched together, usually on Monday. The voting duration is 7 days. You can find upcoming voting slots on the calendar.
[H4] On-chain voting
After the off-chain vote, the proposal moves to the on-chain one.The Lido DAO uses the Aragon framework for on-chain governance. It can perform different operations, including smart contract updates and fund transfers. Snippets from this repo can be used to prepare and start a vote.To pass, a proposal requires the "yes" option to receive both a minimum of 5% of total LDO token supply and a simple majority of all participating tokens.If neither option receives at least 5% of the total token supply in votes, no decision is made, and the proposal won’t be enacted. The proposal can be rerun if there are no articulated objections.To be rejected, more than 50% of voting tokens — and at least 5% of the total token supply — must vote against the proposal.On-chain voting lasts 5 days and has two phases:The main phase: a 3‑day (72‑hour) period of conventional voting, when participants can vote "Yes" or "No".The objection phase: a 2‑day (48‑hour) period when participants can vote "No" or change their vote from "Yes" to "No".To reduce operational burden and voter fatigue, if there are several passed off-chain proposals that need on-chain execution, they are usually bundled together with each item detailed separately.On-chain votesOn-chain voting cadence: On-chain votes start on Wednesdays at 14:00 UTC. You can find the closest voting slot on the calendar.
[H4] Dual Governance: stETH holders challenge window
After passing the vote, on-chain actions targeting Lido on Ethereum protocol enter Dual Governance — a dynamic timelock that allows stETH holders to extend execution delay based on the level of opposition.Each proposal faces a minimum 3-day delay, giving stETH holders time to evaluate the proposals. If stETH holders raise no objections, the proposal is scheduled and becomes available for execution in 24 hours.
[H2] Delegation
Delegation allows LDO holders to designate their voting power to trusted delegates for more consistent participation in governance. This action maps the tokenholder’s address to a delegate, allowing the latter to vote on the tokenholder’s behalf, while LDO tokens remain fully under the tokenholder’s control to be transferred, sold, or used in any way.Delegated votes are counted alongside direct votes and can be tracked on the voting platform. The tokenholder can override the delegate’s decision or revoke delegation rights at any time.The Delegate program features public delegates — experts aligned with Lido’s mission who stay current with developments and share their views publicly on the Research forum.Delegate voting power
[H2] Emergency Track
In emergency cases, proposals can bypass the standard governance flow and proceed directly to on-chain voting, skipping Research forum week-long discussion and off-chain voting. A clear rationale must still be published either before or immediately after the vote begins.In exceptional circumstances, critical parts of the protocol can be paused through committee decision. Resuming normal operations after that requires an on-chain DAO vote.Emergency Brakes
[H2] Dual Governance: Veto Signaling and Rage Quit
stETH holders can signal opposition to LDO governance motions by placing their tokens into a dedicated escrow contract. Depending on the amount of stETH in opposition, the governance system enters different states.The main states are:Veto Signaling is activated with >1% of the total stETH supply in the signaling escrow. This blocks governance motions for 5 to 45 days, depending on the amount of opposing tokens. This provides time for negotiation between LDO and stETH holders.Rage Quit is triggered when >10% of the total stETH supply is locked in the signaling escrow. Governance stays paused until opposing stakers exit the protocol.Dual Governance guide
[H2] Easy Track
The Easy Track application provides an efficient mechanism for handling routine operations in the Lido DAO to reduce voter fatigue.Only authorized addresses — typically committee multisigs — can initiate Easy Track motions. Each motion passes automatically after 72 hours unless 0.5% of the total LDO supply objects.Examples of Easy Track motions include updating node operator parameters, adjusting staking limits, or funding grants within predefined budgets.Easy Track
[H2] Committees
To further streamline routine governance operations, certain activities are managed by committees, established through a regular voting process. Committee operations primarily proceed through Easy Track. Details of each committee’s multisig, including signers and quorum settings, are published on Lido Docs.List of the key committees:Growth CommitteeThe Growth Committee is responsible for driving stETH growth through the combined mandates of Liquidity Observation Lab (LOL) and Rewards Share Committee — managing liquidity incentive programs, fostering long-term collaborations with aligned protocols, and strategically supporting applications that enrich and expand the stETH ecosystem.More details on the Research forumNetwork Expansion Committee (NEC)The Network Expansion Committee (NEC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the expansion of stETH and wstETH tokens to the new networks. Its goal is to enhance stETH liquidity and utility by identifying, evaluating, and guiding deployments beyond Ethereum mainnet.More details on the Research forumLido Ecosystem Grants Organization (LEGO)LEGO’s mission is to grow the greater liquid staking ecosystem by funding efforts that align with this goal. LEGO supports contributors, projects, and initiatives that drive growth for the Lido community and the broader ecosystem.LEGO PortalCurated Module Committee (CMC)The CMC is a specialized body established to support the day-to-day technical and operational health of Lido’s Curated Modules. The committee acts as a “fast-response” unit, handling routine administrative tasks such as penalty management and Node Operator registry updates without requiring a full DAO vote for every minor change, while still preserving DAO oversight via the Easy Track flow.NO PortalTreasury management committeeTreasury Management Committee is responsible for maintaining and executing policies related to treasury management. The committee proposes and enacts strategies and decisions, maintains transparent communication with the community, and may suggest modifications or changes to authorized strategies.More details on the Research forumEmergency CommitteesIn critical situations and edge-case scenarios, emergency committees step in to protect protocol integrity and ensure governance continuity. GateSeal and Reseal Committees can pause critical parts of the protocol; the Dual Governance Emergency Committee provides a temporary safety net for issues within Dual Governance itself; and the Tiebreaker Committee resolves rare governance stalemates.More details on the Lido DocsIntroductionTransparencyRegular processDelegationEmergency trackDual Governance: Veto Signaling and Rage QuitEasy TrackCommitteesYour privacy matters. We use cookieless analytics and collect only anonymized data for improvements. Cookies are used for functionality only. For more info read Privacy Notice.
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] Lido Products
stETHEarnETHEarnUSDInstitutional staking
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] For Node Operators
Community Staking ModulestVaultsCurated ModuleSimple DVTNode operator portalLido operatorsProtocol stats & metrics
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] Lido DAO
Governance stackResearch forumOff-chain votesOn-chain votesLEGO grantsDecentralization scorecard
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] For Builders
Lido tokens integration guidestVaultsSDKDocsSmart contracts
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Community
Lido ConnectContribute
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Lido Protocol
GitHubAuditsBug BountyMultichain
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Analytics
Lido analytics hubLido morning coffeeEcosystem
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp center
[H5] Support & Resources
How Lido WorksPress kitInstitutional press kitBlogFAQHelp centerPrivacy NoticeTerms Of Use