# Latest **URL:** https://research.lido.fi/latest.md [Latest](https://research.lido.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://research.lido.fi/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Lido DAO](https://research.lido.fi/t/welcome-to-lido-dao/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://research.lido.fi/u/system)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/welcome-to-lido-dao/7 "2026-09-13T09:22:51Z")
The governance platform for the Lido DAO. Lido DAO is a community that builds liquid staking service for Ethereum. Lido allows users to earn staking rewards without locking assets or maintaining staking infrastructure, … --- ## [A message to the Lido team](https://research.lido.fi/t/a-message-to-the-lido-team/11915)
**Author:** [@Aksusarya](https://research.lido.fi/u/Aksusarya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/a-message-to-the-lido-team/11915 "2026-09-24T14:35:33Z")
First of all, let me state that this post is not intended to insult or belittle anyone’s achievements. However, it is time to engage in an open dialogue with users and token holders. As a crypto project, Lido is active… --- ## [Proposal for Comprehensive Expense Optimization and NEST/stETH Buyback Parameter Restructuring](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-comprehensive-expense-optimization-and-nest-steth-buyback-parameter-restructuring/11921)
**Author:** [@Aksusarya](https://research.lido.fi/u/Aksusarya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-for-comprehensive-expense-optimization-and-nest-steth-buyback-parameter-restructuring/11921 "2026-09-24T13:39:54Z")
I am putting forward a comprehensive proposal for community discussion and subsequent Snapshot voting. The goal is to aggressively optimize the DAO’s operational expenditures and realign our token support mechanisms wit… --- ## [Kuzmich Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/kuzmich-delegate-thread/10191)
**Author:** [@Kuzmich](https://research.lido.fi/u/Kuzmich)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/kuzmich-delegate-thread/10191 "2026-09-24T11:09:34Z")
Address: 0xB5cE287a69788DbD66dB96026C38F203F6bF2aAD Introduction With over 7 years of experience in crypto, I’ve built a strong understanding of market dynamics through hands-on trading and portfolio management across v… --- ## [PRO Delegators - Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/pro-delegators-delegate-thread/11461)
**Author:** [@Phil\_RX](https://research.lido.fi/u/Phil_RX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/pro-delegators-delegate-thread/11461 "2026-09-22T08:37:04Z")
CONTACT Name: PRO Delegators (Nuxian Labs SA) Delegate Address: 0x22062B3F26dc2CfeF4Ebb10D5bBA8DCd7DE064FB Website: https://pro-delegators.com / https://www.nuxian.ch Languages: English, French INTROD… --- ## [Anthony Leuts - Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/anthony-leuts-delegate-thread/8019)
**Author:** [@Leuts](https://research.lido.fi/u/Leuts)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/anthony-leuts-delegate-thread/8019 "2026-09-22T07:51:24Z")
Name: Anthony L Address: leuts.eth (0x42E6DD8D517abB3E4f6611Ca53a8D1243C183fB0) Forum: @leuts Twitter: Leuts Introduction: I am the CEO of Aragon. Previously a contributor at Vocdoni. I am an LDO holder and Lido DVT … --- ## [Authorize a Contingent LDO CEX Liquidity Market-Making Mandate](https://research.lido.fi/t/authorize-a-contingent-ldo-cex-liquidity-market-making-mandate/11839)
**Author:** [@lidoecosystem-ops](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidoecosystem-ops)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/authorize-a-contingent-ldo-cex-liquidity-market-making-mandate/11839 "2026-09-22T07:46:15Z")
TL;DR This proposal asks Lido DAO to authorize a contingent LDO centralized-exchange liquidity mandate to reduce the risk of LDO pair degradation or delistings on centralized exchanges. Given observed significant decrea… --- ## [Lido Alliance proposes Leeward as a new Supervisor](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-alliance-proposes-leeward-as-a-new-supervisor/11875)
**Author:** [@lidolabs-operations](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidolabs-operations)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-alliance-proposes-leeward-as-a-new-supervisor/11875 "2026-09-21T16:01:52Z")
TL;DR The Lido Alliance BORG Foundation (“Lido Alliance BORG”) proposes the appointment of Leeward Supervisors Limited (“Leeward”) as its new Supervisor. Leeward already serves as Supervisor of the Lido Labs Foundat… --- ## [Proposal: Add Easy Track factory for Deposit Reserve Target management by CMC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-add-easy-track-factory-for-deposit-reserve-target-management-by-cmc/11827)
**Author:** [@dgusakov](https://research.lido.fi/u/dgusakov)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-add-easy-track-factory-for-deposit-reserve-target-management-by-cmc/11827 "2026-09-21T12:52:54Z")
TL;DR Add new SetDepositsReserveTarget Easy Track factory, letting the CMC adjust Lido.depositsReserveTarget via Easy Track motion, capped at 9600 ETH. Parameter Value Trusted caller CMC multisig (5/9) 0x2570e0b… --- ## [LIP-37: Execution Delegation Framework (EDF)](https://research.lido.fi/t/lip-37-execution-delegation-framework-edf/11746)
**Author:** [@Raman\_Siamionau](https://research.lido.fi/u/Raman_Siamionau)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lip-37-execution-delegation-framework-edf/11746 "2026-09-21T12:52:45Z")
TL;DR We propose the Execution Delegation Framework (EDF) — a minimal, audited, protocol-wide primitive for delegating the operational keys of permissioned actors. Governance grants a permission once to a per-entity Dele… --- ## [Post-mortem — Gateway.fm AS (NO 35): August 2026 incidents](https://research.lido.fi/t/post-mortem-gateway-fm-as-no-35-august-2026-incidents/11943)
**Author:** [@sibuser](https://research.lido.fi/u/sibuser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/post-mortem-gateway-fm-as-no-35-august-2026-incidents/11943 "2026-09-21T12:19:28Z")
As a representative of Gateway.fm AS, node operator 35 in the Curated module, I would like to share the following post-mortem with the Lido DAO. Two unrelated incidents affected our validators in August 2026. Neither i… --- ## [stVaults Committee Proposal](https://research.lido.fi/t/stvaults-committee-proposal/10608)
**Author:** [@EvgeniyEmelyanov](https://research.lido.fi/u/EvgeniyEmelyanov)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/stvaults-committee-proposal/10608 "2026-09-21T09:10:15Z")
Background Lido contributors are preparing to launch the V3 Protocol upgrade, which is currently in testing and planned for release later this fall. You can read more about V3 and stVaults in the announcement post or the… --- ## [\[Post-Mortem\] Stakefish Lido Validator Connectivity Loss - August 7-8, 2026](https://research.lido.fi/t/post-mortem-stakefish-lido-validator-connectivity-loss-august-7-8-2026/11942)
**Author:** [@seven](https://research.lido.fi/u/seven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/post-mortem-stakefish-lido-validator-connectivity-loss-august-7-8-2026/11942 "2026-09-20T09:54:45Z")
Status: Resolved Incident Date: August 7-8, 2026 Duration: Approximately 21 hours 36 minutes (August 8, 00:04 UTC - 21:40 UTC) Service recovery began: August 8, 2026, 05:40 UTC Published: September 20, 2026 Executi… --- ## [Batux Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/batux-delegate-thread/11201)
**Author:** [@batuX](https://research.lido.fi/u/batuX)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/batux-delegate-thread/11201 "2026-09-19T11:05:57Z")
Delegate information: Introduction Name: batuX Background: seed round investor in LidoDAO (December 2020). Still holding onto my position. Been supporting the DAO on the sidelines over the last 5 years, my intention … --- ## [Pol Lanski Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/pol-lanski-delegate-thread/8155)
**Author:** [@Lanski](https://research.lido.fi/u/Lanski)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/pol-lanski-delegate-thread/8155 "2026-09-18T11:14:10Z")
Delegate information: Name: Pol Lanski Address: lanski.eth / 0xB6647e02AE6Dd74137cB80b1C24333852E4AF890 Forum: @Lanski Twitter: Pol\_Lanski Languages: Contact me in English, Spanish, French, Catalan Introduction I’m… --- ## [Cp0x Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/cp0x-delegate-thread/8193)
**Author:** [@cp0x](https://research.lido.fi/u/cp0x)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/cp0x-delegate-thread/8193 "2026-09-18T11:12:29Z")
Introduction Name: cp0x Address: 0x6f9BB7e454f5B3eb2310343f0E99269dC2BB8A1d Contact Information: web: cp0x.com | twitter/X: @cp0xdotcom Background We’re cpox - а crypto-community created to unite enthusiasts, gain ed… --- ## [Proposal: Wind Down the Simple DVT Module Regular Clusters](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-wind-down-the-simple-dvt-module-regular-clusters/11571)
**Author:** [@KimonSh](https://research.lido.fi/u/KimonSh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-wind-down-the-simple-dvt-module-regular-clusters/11571 "2026-09-18T09:01:30Z")
This proposal seeks to wind down the 72 regular clusters in the Simple DVT Module (SDVTM) starting on July 1, 2026, ahead of the originally communicated up-to-three-year lifetime of the module. Operators in regular clust… --- ## [RFC\] LDO as Operator Bond: Linking Token Demand to Protocol Growth via stVaults Security Deposits](https://research.lido.fi/t/rfc-ldo-as-operator-bond-linking-token-demand-to-protocol-growth-via-stvaults-security-deposits/11937)
**Author:** [@a8103419](https://research.lido.fi/u/a8103419)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/rfc-ldo-as-operator-bond-linking-token-demand-to-protocol-growth-via-stvaults-security-deposits/11937 "2026-09-17T15:19:25Z")
Context Following tonight’s Poolside Institutional call, one thing is clear: the institutional pipeline is real (SharpLink, MetaMask, Curated Module growth). What remains unclear is how LDO holders participate in that g… --- ## [Polar - Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/polar-delegate-thread/8048)
**Author:** [@polar](https://research.lido.fi/u/polar)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/polar-delegate-thread/8048 "2026-09-17T06:20:49Z")
Introduction: Hi there, most of you probably know me as polar, though my real name is Paul Dylan-Ennis. I am an academic with a research specialism in Ethereum protocol governance. I have written a book, The Absolute Ess… --- ## [Ownership verification for CSM SSV validators](https://research.lido.fi/t/ownership-verification-for-csm-ssv-validators/10239)
**Author:** [@dgusakov](https://research.lido.fi/u/dgusakov)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/ownership-verification-for-csm-ssv-validators/10239 "2026-09-17T05:55:01Z")
With the upcoming launch of CSM v2, one of the key eligibility requirements for inclusion in the initial Identified Community Staker (ICS) list is that any CSM EA Node Operator using SSV to run their validators must oper… --- ## [Liquid Buybacks: NEST execution with LDO/wstETH liquidity](https://research.lido.fi/t/liquid-buybacks-nest-execution-with-ldo-wsteth-liquidity/10894)
**Author:** [@steakhouse](https://research.lido.fi/u/steakhouse)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/liquid-buybacks-nest-execution-with-ldo-wsteth-liquidity/10894 "2026-09-16T08:10:54Z")
Summary We are proposing an automated buyback mechanism that will deploy LDO/wstETH liquidity in a Uniswap-v2 style LP position across the full range and keep ownership of the position in Aragon Agent. If voted in, it c… --- ## [Lido Ecosystem Grants Organization (LEGO) Reports](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-ecosystem-grants-organization-lego-reports/10935)
**Author:** [@Alex\_L](https://research.lido.fi/u/Alex_L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-ecosystem-grants-organization-lego-reports/10935 "2026-09-15T17:19:11Z")
Hey hey all, from now on all LEGO reports will be published in this thread. Quarter 3, 2025 Grants Update Explore the detailed :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:LEGO Q3’25 Wrap-Up available here… --- ## [PGov Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/pgov-delegate-thread/8232)
**Author:** [@PGov](https://research.lido.fi/u/PGov)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/pgov-delegate-thread/8232 "2026-09-14T16:25:11Z")
PGov Delegate Platform Address: PGov.eth / 0x3FB19771947072629C8EEE7995a2eF23B72d4C8A Contact Information: @PGovTeam on Twitter Introduction: Hello Everyone! We are a team of dedicated governance enthusiasts who have … --- ## [Establishing the APM Committee](https://research.lido.fi/t/establishing-the-apm-committee/9998)
**Author:** [@Gabriella\_S](https://research.lido.fi/u/Gabriella_S)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/establishing-the-apm-committee/9998 "2026-09-14T13:07:57Z")
TL;DR This proposal aims to establish the Auxiliary Proposer Mechanisms (APM) Committee, which will be responsible for reviewing, approving, and maintaining the list of APMs that Lido Node Operators are allowed to use. T… --- ## [High Signal - Confirm your Lido forum account](https://research.lido.fi/t/high-signal-confirm-your-lido-forum-account/10229)
**Author:** [@Eridian](https://research.lido.fi/u/Eridian)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/high-signal-confirm-your-lido-forum-account/10229 "2026-09-14T07:31:24Z")
High Signal is developing a tool to analyze posts on this forum for Lido. The details of this proposal can be found here: High Signal Lido Community Lifeguard Grant Proposal This topic is for confirming ownership of for… --- ## [Community Staking Module](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-staking-module/5917)
**Author:** [@dgusakov](https://research.lido.fi/u/dgusakov)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-staking-module/5917 "2026-09-14T05:15:36Z")
Lido DAO’s mission is to make Ethereum staking simple, secure, and decentralized. Lido on Ethereum launched with a curated validator set, which has enabled the protocol to grow to its current size robustly but leaves som… --- ## [Ethereum MEV Extraction and Rewards Part 2 - Revisiting Stance in Light of ePBS](https://research.lido.fi/t/ethereum-mev-extraction-and-rewards-part-2-revisiting-stance-in-light-of-epbs/11818)
**Author:** [@Gabriella\_S](https://research.lido.fi/u/Gabriella_S)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/ethereum-mev-extraction-and-rewards-part-2-revisiting-stance-in-light-of-epbs/11818 "2026-09-11T06:30:47Z")
Introduction The original MEV stance groundwork post was written in mid-2022. At the time, the PBS pipeline was still taking shape, software like MEV-boost had not been battle-tested, and enshrined Proposer-Builder Separ… --- ## [Utilizing Market Opportunities: stETH / LDO trade](https://research.lido.fi/t/utilizing-market-opportunities-steth-ldo-trade/11358)
**Author:** [@lidoecosystem-ops](https://research.lido.fi/u/lidoecosystem-ops)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/utilizing-market-opportunities-steth-ldo-trade/11358 "2026-09-11T05:03:57Z")
TL;DR The proposal seeks to authorize the Lido Growth Committee to execute the accumulation of LDO using up to 10,000 stETH from the Lido DAO Treasury outside of the automated NEST format. The execution will be managed v… --- ## [Expectations for DIP 2.0: accountability, outreach, and measurable outcomes](https://research.lido.fi/t/expectations-for-dip-2-0-accountability-outreach-and-measurable-outcomes/11479)
**Author:** [@katernoir](https://research.lido.fi/u/katernoir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/expectations-for-dip-2-0-accountability-outreach-and-measurable-outcomes/11479 "2026-09-10T20:09:50Z")
I was planning to post my opinion to the proposal thread of DIP 2.0 when it was live as I felt the expectations for DIP changed over its lifetime, but unfortunately didn’t have time back then to properly consolidate my t… --- ## [Node Operator Admission: Myrmidon Staking as stVaults Professional Operator](https://research.lido.fi/t/node-operator-admission-myrmidon-staking-as-stvaults-professional-operator/11896)
**Author:** [@BubbiByte](https://research.lido.fi/u/BubbiByte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/node-operator-admission-myrmidon-staking-as-stvaults-professional-operator/11896 "2026-09-10T17:30:12Z")
1. Identification Myrmidon Staking is a Danish non-custodial staking and blockchain infrastructure provider serving retail and institutional clients. We provide staking services across Ethereum, Cardano and Concordium, a… [Next page](https://research.lido.fi/latest.md?page=1)