# CSM does not count my High Signal score (~100) — missing exactly 1 point to pass ICS **URL:** \ **Category:** CSM Support\ **Created:** [December 20, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023 "2025-12-20T20:48:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Thieu\_Anh](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/thieu_anh/32/6341_2.png) [@Thieu\_Anh](https://research.lido.fi/u/Thieu_Anh)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/1 "2025-12-20T20:48:17Z")
Hello Lido team and community, I’m writing this post to ask for guidance and clarification regarding my **ICS evaluation** , as I’m currently **short by only 1 point to pass** , despite having made a serious and sustained effort to meet the requirements. At the time of writing, my **High Score on High Signal is around 100 points** , however **this score does not appear to be counted or reflected on the CSM / ICS side**. Here is a brief summary of my situation: - I have **linked all relevant information to High Signal** , but the data does not seem to be reflected or counted in the ICS evaluation. - On **Galxe** , I could not find any active or eligible **Lido-related quests** that would contribute to the score. - Regarding **governance voting** : - Additionally, I have been actively working with the **CSM testnet for a long period** , but those contributions were made using **another wallet address** , not the one currently evaluated for ICS. I fully understand the need for objective and transparent criteria, and I deeply respect the ICS process. At the same time, being **only one point short** while having a **High Score of ~100 that is not counted toward CSM** is quite discouraging, which is why I’m asking for guidance. Specifically, I would like to ask: - Is there a way to **review or reconcile contributions** that are not automatically linked (High Signal score, testnet activity from another wallet)? - Is **recently delegated voting power** counted only after a specific snapshot, or can it be applied retroactively? - Are there any **recommended next steps** I should take to ensure my contributions are properly reflected? I genuinely want to continue contributing long-term to the **Lido and CSM ecosystem** , and I’m asking in good faith for advice or assistance from the team or the community. Thank you very much for your time and support. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/lido/original/2X/c/c528c63a8777b24411a1a93ecfdbf58c06b2ba11.png) ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/lido/original/2X/1/1728d8a795e2a738e9a37f22f05aa0f559fa1167.png) ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/lido/original/2X/b/bbe32265ebf765517ab2ef9d195bf253fd452b6f.png) ---
**Author:** ![dgusakov](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/dgusakov/32/1238_2.png) [@dgusakov](https://research.lido.fi/u/dgusakov)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/2 "2025-12-22T09:18:08Z")
Hello @Thieu_Anh! > [@Thieu\_Anh](#): > > I have **linked all relevant information to High Signal** , but the data does not seem to be reflected or counted in the ICS evaluation. ICS application scores are not updated in real time. If you have correctly connected your ethereum address used in the application to HighSignal it will appear the final score that will be assigned on Dec 23rd. Current scores are preliminary and provided for the users’ information only. > [@Thieu\_Anh](#): > > To address this, I have now **delegated my LDO** , but it may not have been captured within the scoring timeframe. If LDO were transferred to your account after the votes have started you will have no voting power for these votes no matter if LDO is delegated or not. Read more here - [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/761182643269795850/1291647831433543762/1451438207047831603) > [@Thieu\_Anh](#): > > Additionally, I have been actively working with the **CSM testnet for a long period** , but those contributions were made using **another wallet address** , not the one currently evaluated for ICS. ICS application is scored based on the supplied addresses only. If you want to add an additional address you have used for CSM testnet you can ask for the early rejection of your application to re-submit with the additional address included ---
**Author:** ![pjhnocegood](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/pjhnocegood/32/6560_2.png) [@pjhnocegood](https://research.lido.fi/u/pjhnocegood)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/3 "2025-12-23T23:54:42Z")
I’m experiencing the same issue, and my application was unfortunately rejected as well. In this situation, would it be appropriate to simply wait for an update or the next evaluation cycle? I would appreciate any guidance. ---
**Author:** ![dgusakov](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/dgusakov/32/1238_2.png) [@dgusakov](https://research.lido.fi/u/dgusakov)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/4 "2025-12-24T09:31:11Z")
If your score was not reflected in the current round it likely means that you have not shared an address on HS with Lido or just got the score after the cutoff date. Feel free to apply again, check that you have correctly set everything according to the guide - [Community Staking Module | Lido](https://csm.lido.fi/type/ics-system), and wait for the next assessment round. ---
**Author:** ![pjhnocegood](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/pjhnocegood/32/6560_2.png) [@pjhnocegood](https://research.lido.fi/u/pjhnocegood)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 11:24pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/5 "2025-12-25T23:24:34Z")
Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate your response and will review the guide, make sure everything is set correctly, and apply again for the next assessment round. ---
**Author:** ![fabioizzo86](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4da419/32.png) [@fabioizzo86](https://research.lido.fi/u/fabioizzo86)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/6 "2026-06-05T02:03:53Z")
did you get a solution? I might be in the same situation an need 2 more points… ---
**Author:** ![thientranKT10](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/thientrankt10/32/6950_2.png) [@thientranKT10](https://research.lido.fi/u/thientranKT10)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/7 "2026-06-08T08:23:50Z")
You only need a fraction of that amount (just a few ETH) as a security bond to operate a full node. The remaining ETH is automatically filled by Lido’s massive staking pool to make up the required 32 ETH. ---
**Author:** ![DonGonzalo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@DonGonzalo](https://research.lido.fi/u/DonGonzalo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/8 "2026-09-29T04:02:48Z")
Next eval is on december, maybe new quests show up, that can be completed without issues, like visiting courses, posting on X, and going thorugh a quiz. ---
**Author:** ![satBalwyn](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/satbalwyn/32/1673_2.png) [@satBalwyn](https://research.lido.fi/u/satBalwyn)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/csm-does-not-count-my-high-signal-score-100-missing-exactly-1-point-to-pass-ics/11023/9 "2026-09-29T04:04:12Z")
I replied under the other post: [Community Staking Module - #239 by satBalwyn](https://research.lido.fi/t/community-staking-module/5917/239)