# \[Hasu's GOOSE-2 Submission\] A Product Line Approach to Grow Lido’s Staking Ecosystem

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**Created:** [November 14, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/hasus-goose-2-submission-a-product-line-approach-to-grow-lido-s-staking-ecosystem/8841 "2024-11-14T18:30:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ignas](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/research.lido.fi/ignas/32/4798_2.png) [@Ignas](https://research.lido.fi/u/Ignas)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://research.lido.fi/t/hasus-goose-2-submission-a-product-line-approach-to-grow-lido-s-staking-ecosystem/8841/14 "2024-11-18T12:59:15Z")

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Thanks for laying out such a detailed roadmap for Lido’s growth next year. I’d like to share a few thoughts:

- You mentioned that:

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> We must ensure that institutional capital inflows contribute to Ethereum validator decentralization.

- Plus, you said that:

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> LST category is becoming saturated, and hence, Lido has little room to grow.

A big catalyst for growth are upcoming staked ETH ETFs.

@18519865qwe in the comments mentioned the Bitwise getting staked ETH ETF via acquired Attested to prepare for the launch.

Why can’t that provider for staked ETH be Lido?

Lido has the battle tested technology that could be used for ETFs.

Perhaps the DAO can fund hiring BD team that manages to attract Blackrock and other ETF issuers to collaborate with us?

- On:

> [@Hasu](#):
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> This involves creating a suite of interconnected products that cater to diverse needs and preferences within a cohesive framework

Another major area for growth. Symbiotic + Mellow was a big success.

These initiatives that provide better yields opportunities for stETH holders will help grow the TVL.

I would be as brave as to suggest a Lido native stablecoin that competes with Ethena. The Ethena protocol now controls a large supply of stETH but we could work on a more decentralized solution.

Any brave ideas are welcome.

- Open market for validators: As I mentioned in my thread, [Ignas Delegate Thread](https://research.lido.fi/t/ignas-delegate-thread/8135). I’m all for decisions that enhance the decentralization of the protocol. But, if most rewards end up with large validators or those offering lower fees, it could lead to centralization risks in the system.

- Strengthening LDO’s role in governance: I support this because it will increase the long-term value of LDO and attract more holders. Overall, I agree that we need to add more details on “how” to assess the proposals, not just the “what” :). Looking forward to hearing others’ thoughts!

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