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The Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) has released a new proposal to introduce the Identified DVT Cluster (IDVTC) node operator type. This proposal aims to allow verified Independent Community Stakers (ICS) to collaboratively operate validators through DVT technology, enhancing operational resilience while optimizing capital efficiency. Since DVT significantly reduces the risks of heavy penalties and downtime, IDVTC members will enjoy lower collateral requirements.The proposal requires each IDVTC cluster to consist of 4 independent ICS members, who must run validators using Obol or SSV and create keys through Distributed Key Generation (DKG). This feature is expected to go live in the second or third quarter of 2026 with the CSM v3 release.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin posted on the X platform that the Ethereum Foundation is using DVT-lite technology to stake 72,000 ETH.Vitalik expressed hope that this project would simplify institutional distributed staking into a minimal and one-click operation—users choose the computer to run the node, create a configuration file containing the same key, and then everything is completed automatically. Vitalik emphasized that the idea of viewing infrastructure operation as complex and needing to be handled by "professionals" is anti-decentralization and must be directly broken.The ideal model should be a Docker container or Nix image, where each node can input the same key with one click or command line, nodes automatically discover each other, complete network configuration, generate distributed keys, and start staking. Vitalik mentioned that he also plans to adopt this method soon and hopes that more institutions holding ETH can stake in this way.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently proposed a "native DVT (Distributed Validator Technology)" solution at the Ethereum Research forum, suggesting that DVT be directly integrated into the Ethereum staking protocol layer to enhance network security while promoting decentralization at the validator level.According to the proposal, validators can register multiple independent keys and operate collectively in the form of "grouped validators"; only when a set threshold number of key signatures is reached will the block proposal or witness be considered valid. This mechanism can significantly reduce the risk of single points of failure or validators going offline due to node breaches, while still maintaining existing slashing protections under reasonable threshold settings.Vitalik pointed out that, unlike current DVT solutions that rely on external coordination layers and complex deployments, native DVT will be directly embedded into the protocol itself. Validators holding multiple minimum staking thresholds (32 ETH) can set up to 16 keys and specify a signature threshold, effectively allowing multiple standard nodes to collectively form a single validator identity. He noted that the additional performance overhead of this design is minimal, only adding one extra delay for block production without affecting witness delays, and is compatible with any signature scheme, helping to reduce reliance on long-term potentially risky cryptographic assumptions.On the decentralization front, Vitalik believes that native DVT will enable individuals and institutions to participate in staking more easily in a "self-custodial, fault-tolerant" manner, rather than relying on large staking service providers, thereby improving the decentralization metrics of the Ethereum validator set (such as the Nakamoto coefficient). The proposal is still in the early discussion stage and will require extensive evaluation and consensus from the Ethereum community moving forward.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Lido announced that the simple distributed validator technology (DVT) software module supported by SSV Network has been fully deployed and is ready for deposits. According to the team: "The simple DVT module is designed to diversify the node operators connected to the Lido protocol and utilizing the protocol, while enhancing resilience, distribution, and security."This development also lays the groundwork for future more scalable and permissionless DVT-based modules. This release represents an important step towards a more decentralized, secure, and accessible Ethereum staking ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, SSV Network posted on platform X that the proposal to expand the Simple DVT module by Lido Finance is now live. Among other optimizations, this proposal aims to increase the total staking allocated to the Simple DVT module from Lido's staking router. The increase is significant, rising from the current 0.5% to the proposed 4%.

ChainCatcher news, Lido has initiated a proposal to expand the Simple DVT module, including allowing the creation of larger node operator clusters (referred to as Super Simple DVT Clusters) and increasing the maximum target share of the module from 0.5% to 4%.Additionally, the proposal also involves exploring how to provide extra rewards to users and the protocol through an increase in DVT validators. This will help solidify stETH as the safest and most decentralized LST, supporting its position in the DeFi and LRT ecosystems.The expansion of the Simple DVT module will facilitate the entry of the first independent and community stakers, which is expected to further enhance the resilience, security, and infrastructure distribution of Lido-related validators. By increasing the target share and adding Super Simple DVT Clusters, the adoption of DVT can be better promoted while providing reasonable economic benefits to participants, DVT providers, and the DAO.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the SimpleDVT module of the Lido mainnet has been launched, with 12 DVT clusters running through Obol, adding 72 new node operators. In the future, all newly deposited ETH into Lido will automatically flow to the SimpleDVT module.Currently, the upper limit of the SimpleDVT module is set at 0.5% of Lido's total staked amount, and each DVT cluster will undergo rigorous testing before going live. Additionally, the DVT module will receive a higher module fee to incentivize the implementation of new technologies. With the completion of future SSV testing, it is expected that Lido will be able to add over 250 new node operators through the SimpleDVT module, significantly increasing Lido's level of decentralization and the robustness of its nodes.

ChainCatcher news, Lido stated on social media that the SSV Simple DVT testnet has concluded and the mainnet is about to be launched. In the coming weeks, selected participants will use SSV's technology to join the Lido Simple DVT module on the mainnet.

ChainCatcher news, Lido announced that its Simple DVT (Distributed Validator Technology) module has been deployed on the Ethereum mainnet. This Simple DVT module (sDVTm) is the second mainnet module of the Lido protocol, designed to leverage the technology provided by Obol and SSV Network to offer independent and community stakers the opportunity to participate in running validators using Lido. After intensive testing on the testnet, all aggregated performance metrics exceeded the minimum targets. Additionally, Lido mentioned that a performance report will be submitted to the DAO after the first Obol network cluster validator has been active for 30 days, paving the way for future network expansion. Meanwhile, the third SSV network testnet is nearing completion and has also exceeded all minimum performance standards. Lido plans to release a comprehensive review after the testnet concludes and submit a proposal regarding the entry of SSV network participants into the mainnet.Lido stated that with the launch of the Simple DVT module, it is expected that over 250 new node operators will join the Lido protocol in the coming months, which will increase Lido's node operator base by 676%. This marks the beginning of the initial implementation phase of the Simple DVT module, with more Obol-based clusters expected to join the mainnet in the coming months, and a DAO proposal is anticipated to be submitted to incorporate SSV network participants into the mainnet.

ChainCatcher news, the distributed LSD protocol Obol Labs stated on social media that after a period of testing and evaluation, its distributed validator cluster Obol DV Clusters is ready to be activated in the Lido Simple DVT module on the Ethereum mainnet.

ChainCatcher news, Lido DAO has approved the deployment of the Simple DVT module, aimed at achieving diversification of Lido node operators. This module enhances the accessibility of validators and adopts the design of the curated operator module along with the DVT solutions from Obol Network and SSV Network, leveraging the experiences from the second and ongoing third DVT testnet trials to optimize the deployment.

ChainCatcher news, the liquid staking protocol StaFi announced that it has integrated the Ethereum staking infrastructure SSV Network on the mainnet, allowing users to stake their ETH to DVT on the StaFi rToken App.The current StaFi ETH liquid staking validator functionality supports trusted validators and individual validators. The new Router module developed by StaFi will integrate existing validator services with the upcoming SSV support and use its allocation algorithm to distribute the staked ETH from users to the corresponding validators.The Router will monitor the events and balances of the staking pool, which will reserve a certain amount of ETH for withdrawals. If the effective balance of the staking pool exceeds 20 ETH, users can choose to deposit 12 ETH as an individual validator and activate the validator on the beacon chain using their own server or SSV; this activation process needs to be completed manually. If the effective balance exceeds 32 ETH, the Router will automatically generate validator keys, register the validator on SSV, and activate the validator on the beacon chain. To enhance decentralization, StaFi plans to reduce the number of trusted validators and only use them as backups.

ChainCatcher news, distributed validator technology (DVT) provider Obol Labs has officially entered the Alpha release phase (the first set of mainnet DVs for community deployment). Obol Labs will launch a limited number of DVs in collaboration with a group of partners who have already deployed five DV clusters on the mainnet together with Obol Labs.During the Alpha phase, [Obol Labs](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Obol Network?k=Mjk3MQ==) will expand the operator set by adding 25 DV clusters in two configurations. Obol Labs will limit the number of participants in Alpha and scale up in the upcoming Beta phase and V1 launch. (Source link)