The CMC has reviewed the proposed infrastructure update from Galaxy, a participant in the Lido Curated Module.
Galaxy intends to migrate its Lido validators to an internal SOC2-compliant staking platform during the CMv1 to CMv2 migration, using Lighthouse and Web3signer for the validator client and signing infrastructure. This reflects a change from the position stated at the time of the CryptoManufaktur acquisition with a shift in the validator client stack (Vouch/Dirk to Lighthouse/Web3signer). Galaxy has been transparent about both in its forum disclosures and in discussion with Lido DAO NOM contributors.
Galaxy will continue to run multiple EL/CL pairs (Besu/Teku primary; Lighthouse/Geth and Lighthouse/Nethermind backup). The migration would be conducted via consolidations during the CMv1 to CMv2 transition, which the CMC considers a secure approach and an opportune time for such a change.
The CMC considers the changes justified in the context of the CMv2 migration, and views Galaxy’s commitments to circuit breaker testing, Vero evaluation, and client diversity monitoring as meaningful contributions to the broader Lido Node Operator set. The CMC encourages Galaxy to publish its Hoodi and circuit breaker test results on the forum for the benefit of the wider operator set.
Proposal
Allow Galaxy to proceed with the proposed infrastructure migration and continue node operator activities as part of the Lido Node Operator set.
Next Steps
This proposal is open for community feedback. If no major objections are raised, the CMC suggests proceeding with a Snapshot vote to receive DAO confirmation.