# Proposals **URL:** https://research.lido.fi/c/proposals/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://research.lido.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://research.lido.fi/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Node Operator Type Assessment Framework | CMv2](https://research.lido.fi/t/node-operator-type-assessment-framework-cmv2/11477)
**Author:** [@Aleksandra\_G](https://research.lido.fi/u/Aleksandra_G)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/node-operator-type-assessment-framework-cmv2/11477 "2026-08-17T15:15:52Z")
TL;DR This proposal focuses on how Node Operators qualify for CMv2 Node Operator Types, rather than on the specific values for the parameters assessed. The Phase 1 CMv2 parameters by Node Operator type are proposed sep… --- ## [Lido Alliance BORG proposes Bryce Howarth as a new director](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-alliance-borg-proposes-bryce-howarth-as-a-new-director/11760)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-alliance-borg-proposes-bryce-howarth-as-a-new-director/11760 "2026-08-10T16:01:59Z")
TL;DR Lido Alliance BORG Foundation (“Lido Alliance BORG”) proposes the appointment of Bryce Howarth as a new director. Bryce is a professional independent director at Horizons Global. He is a Chartered Accountant w… --- ## [Update Easy Track setup for Liquidity Observation Lab to align with EGG](https://research.lido.fi/t/update-easy-track-setup-for-liquidity-observation-lab-to-align-with-egg/11535)
**Author:** [@lidoecosystem-ops](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidoecosystem-ops)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/update-easy-track-setup-for-liquidity-observation-lab-to-align-with-egg/11535 "2026-08-10T13:25:11Z")
TL;DR The Lido Ecosystem BORG Foundation (the “Foundation”) proposes updating the Easy Track setup for transfers to the Liquidity Observation Lab (LOL) multisig: increase the stETH transfer limit for the existing LOL … --- ## [Restructuring Core Leadership to Enhance Decentralization, Governance Equality, and LDO Value Accrual](https://research.lido.fi/t/restructuring-core-leadership-to-enhance-decentralization-governance-equality-and-ldo-value-accrual/11702)
**Author:** [@Xamov.xbt](https://research.lido.fi/u/Xamov.xbt)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/restructuring-core-leadership-to-enhance-decentralization-governance-equality-and-ldo-value-accrual/11702 "2026-08-06T07:54:29Z")
1. Background Lido Finance has achieved immense success as the leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum. This success is heavily integrated with the hard work of early core contributors, including @Izzy @dgusakov @vs… --- ## [Lido on Ethereum: Form Audits Committee](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-on-ethereum-form-audits-committee/3481)
**Author:** [@GrStepanov](https://research.lido.fi/u/GrStepanov)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-on-ethereum-form-audits-committee/3481 "2026-07-29T12:18:00Z")
Abstract From the very start of Lido, external audits used to be one of the cornerstone quality standards for the code used in Lido products, specifically for the on-chain code. With Lido’s growing success, audit reports… --- ## [Staking Router v3 — Design & Implementation Proposal (LIP-35)](https://research.lido.fi/t/staking-router-v3-design-implementation-proposal-lip-35/11621)
**Author:** [@Maksim\_Kuraian](https://research.lido.fi/u/Maksim_Kuraian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/staking-router-v3-design-implementation-proposal-lip-35/11621 "2026-07-27T14:23:24Z")
Staking Router v3 — Design & Implementation Proposal (LIP-35) TL;DR Staking Router v3 makes Lido Core ready for large validators. It is the foundational protocol upgrade that brings EIP-7251: Increase the MAX\_EFFECTIVE\_… --- ## [Establish a Public Delegate Platform and Delegate Incentivization Program](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858)
**Author:** [@Jenya\_K](https://research.lido.fi/u/Jenya_K)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establish-a-public-delegate-platform-and-delegate-incentivization-program/7858 "2026-07-24T13:06:34Z")
Proposed by: Lido DAO Operation Workstream: @Jenya\_K, @kadmil Agora Team: Charlie Feng (Twitter), Marcela Ochoa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelaochoa/) Motivation: The goal of creating a public delegate platform a… --- ## [Transfer TRP to Lido Labs Foundation and Amend TRP Terms](https://research.lido.fi/t/transfer-trp-to-lido-labs-foundation-and-amend-trp-terms/10647)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/transfer-trp-to-lido-labs-foundation-and-amend-trp-terms/10647 "2026-07-22T15:10:53Z")
upd: This proposal was updated on 24 October 2025. The changes affect the dates and the LDO amounts. The original figures are crossed out and replaced with the updated ones. Tl;dr This proposal seeks to have Lido Lab… --- ## [Establishment of Lido Ecosystem BORG Foundation as a Lido-DAO-Adjacent Foundation](https://research.lido.fi/t/establishment-of-lido-ecosystem-borg-foundation-as-a-lido-dao-adjacent-foundation/9345)
**Author:** [@kadmil](https://research.lido.fi/u/kadmil)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establishment-of-lido-ecosystem-borg-foundation-as-a-lido-dao-adjacent-foundation/9345 "2026-07-22T14:58:05Z")
PROPOSAL This proposal seeks to inform Lido DAO and the broader Lido community of the details of the Lido Ecosystem BORG Foundation’s proposed formation and operation and to obtain Lido DAO’s support for the structure t… --- ## [Nominate the Gas Supply Committee as a supervisor for gas expenditure](https://research.lido.fi/t/nominate-the-gas-supply-committee-as-a-supervisor-for-gas-expenditure/4724)
**Author:** [@Alex\_L](https://research.lido.fi/u/Alex_L)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/nominate-the-gas-supply-committee-as-a-supervisor-for-gas-expenditure/4724 "2026-07-22T13:31:27Z")
Proposal The purpose of this proposal is to expand the role of the Gas Funder Committee (was created here) and to rebrand it into the Gas Supply Committee. The new authority is to determine the eligibility of gas expense… --- ## [Penalty Framework | CMv2](https://research.lido.fi/t/penalty-framework-cmv2/11732)
**Author:** [@Aleksandra\_G](https://research.lido.fi/u/Aleksandra_G)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/penalty-framework-cmv2/11732 "2026-07-20T16:03:22Z")
1. Purpose This Penalty Framework describes the categories of incidents, misbehavior patterns, and operational failures that may give rise to penalties for Node Operators participating in the Curated Module v2. Its purpo… --- ## [Staking Router Module Proposal: Simple DVT](https://research.lido.fi/t/staking-router-module-proposal-simple-dvt/5625)
**Author:** [@KimonSh](https://research.lido.fi/u/KimonSh)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/staking-router-module-proposal-simple-dvt/5625 "2026-07-13T12:01:10Z")
Staking Router Module Proposal: Simple DVT EDIT Feb 12, 2024 The Simple DVT Module Committee multisig has been created and all members of the committee have verified their signing addresses. The Safe’s address is 0x086… --- ## [Community Lifeguards Initiative (CLI) Reform Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-lifeguards-initiative-cli-reform-proposal/11216)
**Author:** [@enti](https://research.lido.fi/u/enti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-lifeguards-initiative-cli-reform-proposal/11216 "2026-07-06T13:21:47Z")
TLDR CLI transitions from a program with active contributors to a lightweight, grant-focused committee. Hence Community Lifeguard (CLGs) roles, contributor compensation, and OpEx budgets are removed. Total quarterly bud… --- ## [CircuitBreaker — Programmable panic layer](https://research.lido.fi/t/circuitbreaker-programmable-panic-layer/11400)
**Author:** [@azat\_s](https://research.lido.fi/u/azat_s)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/circuitbreaker-programmable-panic-layer/11400 "2026-06-26T14:41:12Z")
TL;DR It is proposed to replace GateSeals with CircuitBreaker, a permanent emergency pause contract. Unlike GateSeals, CircuitBreaker does not expire, does not require redeployment, and allows committees to extend thei… --- ## [Consolidation Bot Funding](https://research.lido.fi/t/consolidation-bot-funding/11693)
**Author:** [@Maksim\_Kuraian](https://research.lido.fi/u/Maksim_Kuraian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/consolidation-bot-funding/11693 "2026-06-25T11:25:31Z")
Consolidation Bot Funding TL;DR We propose that the Gas Supply Committee fund the gas costs and consolidation fee of the Consolidation Bot as part of the Curated Module v1 (CMv1) → Curated Module v2 (CMv2) migration defi… --- ## [Proposal Activating LDO Staking Module](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-activating-ldo-staking-module/11600)
**Author:** [@Lashma](https://research.lido.fi/u/Lashma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-activating-ldo-staking-module/11600 "2026-06-24T19:53:41Z")
Introducing veLDO and Direct Revenue Sharing Summary: Lido Finance has recently initiated discussions regarding treasury management and automated one-off buybacks. However, to fundamentally transition LDO from a specul… --- ## [Revoke Canonical Status of (w)stETH Bridge Endpoints on Selected Chains and Authorize NEC for Revocations](https://research.lido.fi/t/revoke-canonical-status-of-w-steth-bridge-endpoints-on-selected-chains-and-authorize-nec-for-revocations/11592)
**Author:** [@nikita.p](https://research.lido.fi/u/nikita.p)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/revoke-canonical-status-of-w-steth-bridge-endpoints-on-selected-chains-and-authorize-nec-for-revocations/11592 "2026-06-23T17:31:00Z")
Summary This proposal seeks LDO token holders approval to revoke the recognized canonical status of (w)stETH bridge endpoints on zkSync Era, Mode, Scroll, Mantle, Swell, Zircuit, Soneium, Polygon PoS, and Lisk, where the… --- ## [Lido Labs proposes Nemo as a new director](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-labs-proposes-nemo-as-a-new-director/11624)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-labs-proposes-nemo-as-a-new-director/11624 "2026-06-22T16:03:10Z")
TL;DR Lido Labs Foundation is proposing the appointment of Nemo as a new director. Nemo has been an active contributor to the Lido DAO since October 2024, working hands-on across the Lido-DAO-adjacent organizations … --- ## [CMv2 Prover Bot Funding](https://research.lido.fi/t/cmv2-prover-bot-funding/11597)
**Author:** [@vgorkavenko](https://research.lido.fi/u/vgorkavenko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/cmv2-prover-bot-funding/11597 "2026-06-16T13:58:37Z")
CMv2 Prover Bot Funding TL;DR We propose to fund the operation of the CM Prover Tool during the CMv1 → CMv2 stake migration for a total of ~ 6 ETH. We expect to see about 15,000 balance-proof transactions over the migrat… --- ## [Liquidity Observation Lab (LOL): Liquidity Strategy and application to Curve stETH:ETH Pool](https://research.lido.fi/t/liquidity-observation-lab-lol-liquidity-strategy-and-application-to-curve-steth-eth-pool/5335)
**Author:** [@steakhouse](https://research.lido.fi/u/steakhouse)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/liquidity-observation-lab-lol-liquidity-strategy-and-application-to-curve-steth-eth-pool/5335 "2026-06-15T08:47:24Z")
ToC Purpose Introducing the Liquidity Observation Lab LOL Principles Activities and Framework Summary of main changes How much TVL is suitable for Curve? Defining a target threshold Applying the threshold to an over… --- ## [Expansion of Lido's Ethereum Oracle set](https://research.lido.fi/t/expansion-of-lidos-ethereum-oracle-set/2836)
**Author:** [@eliasimos](https://research.lido.fi/u/eliasimos)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/expansion-of-lidos-ethereum-oracle-set/2836 "2026-05-29T16:27:47Z")
Context At the heart of the Lido Liquid Staking protocol is its rebasing mechanism, which currently happens daily — rebasing acts to distribute staking rewards to stakers, along with fees to Node Operators & the protocol… --- ## [Proposal to approve Lido DAO Treasury Management Principles and authorize the formation of a Treasury Management Committee](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-to-approve-lido-dao-treasury-management-principles-and-authorize-the-formation-of-a-treasury-management-committee/4279)
**Author:** [@steakhouse](https://research.lido.fi/u/steakhouse)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-to-approve-lido-dao-treasury-management-principles-and-authorize-the-formation-of-a-treasury-management-committee/4279 "2026-05-27T16:02:15Z")
Problem Statement Solution Treasury Management Principles Treasury Management Committee On-chain tools Treasury Management Strategies Treasury Management Actions Initial Treasury Management Committee composition Com… --- ## [Proposal: Additions to the Lido ICS framework to streamline the SSV community NOs path to verification](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-additions-to-the-lido-ics-framework-to-streamline-the-ssv-community-nos-path-to-verification/11559)
**Author:** [@GBeast](https://research.lido.fi/u/GBeast)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-additions-to-the-lido-ics-framework-to-streamline-the-ssv-community-nos-path-to-verification/11559 "2026-05-27T13:19:28Z")
Summary This proposal introduces new avenues to score points in the ICS framework, supporting SSV community node operators (NOs) to earn their Verified Operator (VO) and Identified Community Staker (ICS) status, and incr… --- ## [Proposal for Updating Lido on Ethereum SNOPs: Block Proposals v3 to v4, and Validator Exits v3 to v4](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-updating-lido-on-ethereum-snops-block-proposals-v3-to-v4-and-validator-exits-v3-to-v4/11588)
**Author:** [@Gabriella\_S](https://research.lido.fi/u/Gabriella_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-updating-lido-on-ethereum-snops-block-proposals-v3-to-v4-and-validator-exits-v3-to-v4/11588 "2026-05-23T20:18:09Z")
Dear Lido community, This post proposes updates to two Lido on Ethereum Standard Node Operator Protocols (SNOPs): the SNOP on Block Proposals (v3 → v4) and the SNOP on Validator Exits (v3 → v4). Both policies are being… --- ## [Proposal: Reduce VEBO Reporting Frame from 8h to ~4.8h (75 → 45 epochs)](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-reduce-vebo-reporting-frame-from-8h-to-4-8h-75-45-epochs/11524)
**Author:** [@Raman\_Siamionau](https://research.lido.fi/u/Raman_Siamionau)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-reduce-vebo-reporting-frame-from-8h-to-4-8h-75-45-epochs/11524 "2026-05-22T15:30:26Z")
TL;DR We propose reducing the ValidatorsExitBusOracle (VEBO) reporting frame from 75 epochs (8 hours) to 45 epochs (~4.8 hours), increasing reporting frequency from 3 to 5 times per day. The change improves exit request… --- ## [Organize the Lido Alliance Program as a Lido-DAO-Adjacent BORG](https://research.lido.fi/t/organize-the-lido-alliance-program-as-a-lido-dao-adjacent-borg/8173)
**Author:** [@lex-node](https://research.lido.fi/u/lex-node)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/organize-the-lido-alliance-program-as-a-lido-dao-adjacent-borg/8173 "2026-05-22T15:28:50Z")
Preamble Title: Organize the Lido Alliance Program as a Lido-DAO-Adjacent BORG Author(s): @lex\_node / Gabriel Shapiro (for MetaLeX Pro LLP) Summary Following the approval of the Lido Alliance Proposal in May, Lido DA… --- ## [LIP-28 Dual Governance](https://research.lido.fi/t/lip-28-dual-governance/10032)
**Author:** [@kadmil](https://research.lido.fi/u/kadmil)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lip-28-dual-governance/10032 "2026-05-22T15:23:47Z")
The Dual Governance is a dynamic timelock mechanism allowing stETH holders to exit Lido on Ethereum in face of contentious Lido DAO governance motion. Given the dynamic nature of Ethereum staking, usual timelocks aren’t … --- ## [Authorise Loss Coverage Below the 1% Threshold For The Kelp Incident](https://research.lido.fi/t/authorise-loss-coverage-below-the-1-threshold-for-the-kelp-incident/11527)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/authorise-loss-coverage-below-the-1-threshold-for-the-kelp-incident/11527 "2026-05-21T13:21:40Z")
Summary Lido Earn contributors ask the DAO to authorize use of the first-loss coverage below the 1% threshold. Conditional on the success of the DeFi United relief initiative, the residual borrow-rate losses on leveraged… --- ## [Lido DAO contribution to coordinated rsETH relief effort](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-dao-contribution-to-coordinated-rseth-relief-effort/11483)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-dao-contribution-to-coordinated-rseth-relief-effort/11483 "2026-05-21T13:20:53Z")
TL;DR This proposal seeks DAO authorization for a one-time, capped allocation of up to 2,500 stETH to the Lido Labs Foundation operational funds multisig, which will forward the funds to a dedicated relief vehicle, along… --- ## [Proposal: Second Opinion ZK Oracle](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-second-opinion-zk-oracle/10662)
**Author:** [@VictorP](https://research.lido.fi/u/VictorP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-second-opinion-zk-oracle/10662 "2026-05-10T09:15:38Z")
Proposal Overview Lido contributors proposed to improve the safety check for the accounting report in the case of a negative rebase, reducing the possible impact size, but with the requirement for a second opinion for ex… [Previous page](https://research.lido.fi/c/proposals/9.md) [Next page](https://research.lido.fi/c/proposals/9.md?page=2)