# Community Grants / Initiatives **URL:** https://research.lido.fi/c/community-grants/13.md [Latest](https://research.lido.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://research.lido.fi/categories.md) --- ## [About the Community Grants / Initiatives category](https://research.lido.fi/t/about-the-community-grants-initiatives-category/1591)
**Author:** [@kethfinex](https://research.lido.fi/u/kethfinex)\ **Replies:** 0
An overview of RFPs and initiatives which the Lido DAO is interested in seeing built. --- ## [Safe deployment on Hoodi](https://research.lido.fi/t/safe-deployment-on-hoodi/9807)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Protofire](https://research.lido.fi/u/Ivan_Protofire)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/safe-deployment-on-hoodi/9807 "2026-09-07T10:57:38Z")
Dear Lido Community, My name is Ivan Bandaryk, I’m field CTO at Protofire DAO. As part of our ongoing plan to support Lido protocol, we are proposing the deployment of a Safe Multisig wallet on the emerging Ethereum te… --- ## [Proposal: Exact validator-set accounting for the Lido second-opinion oracle](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-exact-validator-set-accounting-for-the-lido-second-opinion-oracle/11793)
**Author:** [@pauldelucia](https://research.lido.fi/u/pauldelucia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-exact-validator-set-accounting-for-the-lido-second-opinion-oracle/11793 "2026-08-28T09:48:18Z")
TLDR We have a working proof, verified on Ethereum mainnet, of Lido’s exact registered validator set and its consensus-layer balance at a single finalized slot: every key across all four staking modules, counted exactly … --- ## [LEGO Grant Proposal: Certora Concord for Compiler-Version Equivalence](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-certora-concord-for-compiler-version-equivalence/11575)
**Author:** [@mooly](https://research.lido.fi/u/mooly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-certora-concord-for-compiler-version-equivalence/11575 "2026-05-19T16:54:50Z")
Summary Solidity compiler upgrades are one of the most underappreciated sources of silent risk in smart contract systems. Even with unchanged source code, a new compiler can produce materially different bytecode — in wa… --- ## [LEGO Grant Proposal: Vero Security Assessment](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-vero-security-assessment/11149)
**Author:** [@eth2353](https://research.lido.fi/u/eth2353)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-vero-security-assessment/11149 "2026-05-07T07:05:10Z")
Summary This proposal recommends that Lido DAO co-sponsors Vero’s security assessment. Vero is a multi-node validator client designed to protect validators from client bugs. The current absence of a security assessment h… --- ## [LEGO Grant Proposal: Atupa Unified Execution Monitoring for stETH Infrastructure](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-atupa-unified-execution-monitoring-for-steth-infrastructure/11507)
**Author:** [@intelliDean](https://research.lido.fi/u/intelliDean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-atupa-unified-execution-monitoring-for-steth-infrastructure/11507 "2026-04-24T07:50:55Z")
Summary This proposal recommends that the Lido DAO sponsors the development of the Atupa Unified Execution Suite. Atupa is a high-performance Rust-native profiler designed to monitor and audit complex “Mixed-VM” transact… --- ## [Proposal: Funding Request for ValOS Early-Adopter Assessment Subsidies](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-funding-request-for-valos-early-adopter-assessment-subsidies/10657)
**Author:** [@JulianU](https://research.lido.fi/u/JulianU)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-funding-request-for-valos-early-adopter-assessment-subsidies/10657 "2026-03-25T08:35:32Z")
TL;DR This proposal requests $60,000.00 from LEGO, as a part of the “DUCK FLAP grant pool” mentioned in the Strengthen DUCK LEGO proposal, to subsidize assurance assessments for four early-adopter Node Operators (NOs) un… --- ## [Launchnodes Proposal for a Canton\<-\>Lido Bridge PoC](https://research.lido.fi/t/launchnodes-proposal-for-a-canton-lido-bridge-poc/11085)
**Author:** [@Rajesh](https://research.lido.fi/u/Rajesh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/launchnodes-proposal-for-a-canton-lido-bridge-poc/11085 "2026-01-29T10:36:02Z")
TLDR Launchnodes is implementing a robust, institutional grade bridge between the permissioned Canton network, and Lido v3 Institutional Vaults on the Ethereum mainnet, allowing node operators, custodians, and issuer… --- ## [Proposal for governance services by Snapshot](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-governance-services-by-snapshot/6215)
**Author:** [@aurelianoBuendia](https://research.lido.fi/u/aurelianoBuendia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-governance-services-by-snapshot/6215 "2026-01-29T10:16:29Z")
Introduction Snapshot is committed to delivering exceptional value to the Lido DAO. For this reason, we are excited to present a comprehensive proposal to Lido, focusing on improving governance processes through our prem… --- ## [Dappnode Proposal for CSM and SDVTM integration](https://research.lido.fi/t/dappnode-proposal-for-csm-and-sdvtm-integration/6739)
**Author:** [@Lanski](https://research.lido.fi/u/Lanski)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/dappnode-proposal-for-csm-and-sdvtm-integration/6739 "2025-11-26T10:18:49Z")
Answering the CSM and SDVTM integration RFP, here is Dappnode’s proposal: Dappnode Overview Dappnode is Free Open Source software with the purpose of making deploying, operating and maintaining web3 infrastructure acces… --- ## [Strengthen D.U.C.K.: Governance, Assurance, and Real-World Adoption](https://research.lido.fi/t/strengthen-d-u-c-k-governance-assurance-and-real-world-adoption/9849)
**Author:** [@JulianU](https://research.lido.fi/u/JulianU)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/strengthen-d-u-c-k-governance-assurance-and-real-world-adoption/9849 "2025-11-17T09:16:07Z")
TL;DR This proposal aims to strengthen the D.U.C.K. knowledge base and governance framework to enhance its real-world applicability and long-term sustainability. Currently, D.U.C.K. operates as an open community-driven i… --- ## [Baumz \<\> Lido Strategic Collaboration Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/baumz-lido-strategic-collaboration-proposal/10815)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_23](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jordan_23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 9:30am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/baumz-lido-strategic-collaboration-proposal/10815 "2025-10-18T09:30:23Z")
Abstract We propose a strategic collaboration between Baumz and Lido to bring institutional-grade trading infrastructure to Lido’s ecosystem, enabling Lido staking derivatives to serve as collateral or underlyings on Ba… --- ## [Innovation grant request : NGO Doctors Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)](https://research.lido.fi/t/innovation-grant-request-ngo-doctors-without-borders-medecins-sans-frontieres-msf/8268)
**Author:** [@MSF](https://research.lido.fi/u/MSF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/innovation-grant-request-ngo-doctors-without-borders-medecins-sans-frontieres-msf/8268 "2025-10-01T10:15:35Z")
Summary Nobel Peace Prize holder Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is requesting an innovation grant of $100k in ETH to support the development of a pioneering liquid staking donation initiative S… --- ## [Lido Sponsorship of the Ethereum Fusaka Audit Contest](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-sponsorship-of-the-ethereum-fusaka-audit-contest/10580)
**Author:** [@Ilias](https://research.lido.fi/u/Ilias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-sponsorship-of-the-ethereum-fusaka-audit-contest/10580 "2025-08-27T11:37:34Z")
TL;DR This proposal recommends that Lido DAO sponsor the Ethereum Fusaka Audit Contest, an initiative organized by Sherlock in collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation. The contest is scheduled to begin in September 20… --- ## [Holesky Safe - 2025Q2+July Budget Provision - Support & Maintenance / Project closure](https://research.lido.fi/t/holesky-safe-2025q2-july-budget-provision-support-maintenance-project-closure/10367)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Protofire](https://research.lido.fi/u/Ivan_Protofire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/holesky-safe-2025q2-july-budget-provision-support-maintenance-project-closure/10367 "2025-08-22T18:53:58Z")
Hello, dear Lido community! This is Ivan from Protofire team. As you may know, the Lido teams are winding down all Safe-related operations on the Holesky network and transitioning to the recently launched Hoodi Safe. W… --- ## [LEGO Grant Proposal - Strategic Growth Support for Lido](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-strategic-growth-support-for-lido/10399)
**Author:** [@karakrysthal](https://research.lido.fi/u/karakrysthal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-strategic-growth-support-for-lido/10399 "2025-08-07T11:32:10Z")
This grant request is submitted in support of Lido DAO and in driving more market awareness, adoption, and revenue for the protocol and DAO. This proposal requests $3,000 in funding in exchange for Lido and 3 of its dele… --- ## [LEGO Q2 2025 Report](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-q2-2025-report/10414)
**Author:** [@Alex\_L](https://research.lido.fi/u/Alex_L)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-q2-2025-report/10414 "2025-07-29T07:27:55Z")
Сontributors are eager to share LEGO’s key achievements from Quarter 2, 2025. Explore the detailed :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:LEGO Q2’25 Wrap-Up available here:backhand\_index\_pointing\_left:. What Is LEGO? What I… --- ## [LidoDAO Grant Progress Tracker: Automated Monitoring Dashboard](https://research.lido.fi/t/lidodao-grant-progress-tracker-automated-monitoring-dashboard/10300)
**Author:** [@Emmanuel](https://research.lido.fi/u/Emmanuel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 11:25am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lidodao-grant-progress-tracker-automated-monitoring-dashboard/10300 "2025-07-17T11:25:48Z")
Automated Grant and Treasury Monitoring for LidoDAO Track spending, grant impact, and deliverables — all in one place, with full transparency and real-time insights. TL’DR This proposal outlines the development of … --- ## [Lido LATAM Pulse by Kairos Research ](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-latam-pulse-by-kairos-research/10225)
**Author:** [@Kairos\_Research](https://research.lido.fi/u/Kairos_Research)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-latam-pulse-by-kairos-research/10225 "2025-07-14T14:18:48Z")
GM Lido Community! We’re working in a grant proposal to create educational content and community engagement in Latin America. One-Liner: In depth report, weekly updates in our newsletter, livestream and videos about Li… --- ## [Community Staking Grants #2: CSM Tooling](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-staking-grants-2-csm-tooling/8920)
**Author:** [@enti](https://research.lido.fi/u/enti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-staking-grants-2-csm-tooling/8920 "2025-06-05T01:06:19Z")
After a great first round of Community Staking Grants dedicated to CSM Resources, and now that the CSM is live on Ethereum Mainnet with +200 operators, the Community Lifeguards Initiative sub-committee is opening up the … --- ## [High Signal Lido Community Lifeguard Grant Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/high-signal-lido-community-lifeguard-grant-proposal/10091)
**Author:** [@AD888](https://research.lido.fi/u/AD888)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/high-signal-lido-community-lifeguard-grant-proposal/10091 "2025-05-21T08:37:12Z")
Summary Context The Solution: High Signal Team Grant request + Deliverables 1. Context Lido is one of the most successful protocols in DeFi and has a growing community voice and passionate advocates for its mission t… --- ## [Launchnodes - Impact Staking with Lido - Grant Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/launchnodes-impact-staking-with-lido-grant-proposal/3732)
**Author:** [@Rajesh](https://research.lido.fi/u/Rajesh)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/launchnodes-impact-staking-with-lido-grant-proposal/3732 "2025-05-07T12:32:05Z")
TLDR Launchnodes has pioneered Impact Staking of ETH through several initiatives, since launch in 2020. Impact Staking is the process of using staking returns to fund projects that address climate, infrastructure and ine… --- ## [CSM Performance v2 Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-performance-v2-proposal/10008)
**Author:** [@leobago](https://research.lido.fi/u/leobago)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-performance-v2-proposal/10008 "2025-05-06T13:52:43Z")
Unified Performance API endpoint We propose developing a comprehensive API that exposes the Unified Performance Rating metrics described in the documentation for the upcoming v2, offering a more robust validator performa… --- ## [IRONBALL.xyz - Strategic Partnership & Grant Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/ironball-xyz-strategic-partnership-grant-proposal/9785)
**Author:** [@elvinli](https://research.lido.fi/u/elvinli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/ironball-xyz-strategic-partnership-grant-proposal/9785 "2025-05-06T10:15:27Z")
Dear Lido Finance Governance Community, We are excited to present a proposal for a strategic partnership between IRONBALL.xyz and Lido Finance that aims to leverage Lido Finance’s stETH to create a sustainable, innovati… --- ## [LEGO Grant Proposal - Decentralization Advocacy (DRC)](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-decentralization-advocacy-drc/9919)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Douglas\_DRC](https://research.lido.fi/u/Tony_Douglas_DRC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-grant-proposal-decentralization-advocacy-drc/9919 "2025-05-05T10:43:54Z")
Proposal Summary: The Decentralization Research Center (DRC) is requesting a USD $50,000 grant (in USDC, to the wallet address at the end of this post) from LEGO to scale our advocacy and education initiatives in suppor… --- ## [Lido x Crecimiento: Liquid Staking Awareness & Ecosystem Engagement in Argentina](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-crecimiento-liquid-staking-awareness-ecosystem-engagement-in-argentina/9614)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Puebla](https://research.lido.fi/u/Simon_Puebla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-x-crecimiento-liquid-staking-awareness-ecosystem-engagement-in-argentina/9614 "2025-04-28T15:47:52Z")
Overview This document is a request for a grant of $98,000 to become a Sponsor of Aleph March. In detail, it outlines Lido’s strategic participation in Crecimiento’s March Pop-Up (March 5–28, 2025) to increase brand awa… --- ## [Batch Registration Tool for Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) Contract](https://research.lido.fi/t/batch-registration-tool-for-lido-community-staking-module-csm-contract/9533)
**Author:** [@nchkuaseli](https://research.lido.fi/u/nchkuaseli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:50am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/batch-registration-tool-for-lido-community-staking-module-csm-contract/9533 "2025-04-29T06:50:00Z")
Proposal Overview: This project proposes the development of a batch registration tool designed to streamline the validator registration process for the Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) contract. The current CSM limi… --- ## [Switzerland for UNHCR - Lido Impact Staking Grant Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/switzerland-for-unhcr-lido-impact-staking-grant-proposal/9430)
**Author:** [@Rajesh](https://research.lido.fi/u/Rajesh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/switzerland-for-unhcr-lido-impact-staking-grant-proposal/9430 "2025-04-22T07:26:14Z")
TLDR This is a separate proposal to the grant request previously posted ( Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to launch the 1st worldwide digital asset philanthropic platform with Lido support. Commits to resta… --- ## [Request for Lido Sponsorship Approval – Engineering Academy in Serbia](https://research.lido.fi/t/request-for-lido-sponsorship-approval-engineering-academy-in-serbia/9429)
**Author:** [@omodaka](https://research.lido.fi/u/omodaka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/request-for-lido-sponsorship-approval-engineering-academy-in-serbia/9429 "2025-04-15T15:02:27Z")
Subject: Request for Lido Sponsorship Approval – Engineering Academy in Serbia Amount request: 10k USD What Lido Gains from Sponsorship Dedicated Lido Education: The curriculum will feature dedicated sessions on Lid… --- ## [LEGO Q1 2025 Report](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-q1-2025-report/9904)
**Author:** [@Alex\_L](https://research.lido.fi/u/Alex_L)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lego-q1-2025-report/9904 "2025-04-10T16:50:42Z")
As the first quarter of 2025 wrapped up, contributors are eager to share LEGO’s key achievements from this period. Explore the detailed :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:LEGO Q1’25 Wrap-up available here … [Next page](https://research.lido.fi/c/community-grants/13.md?page=1)