i have a proposal for Lido, to offer option:
- Have a node operator - team up with family / friends / colleagues to have their own node (all participants in it are part of their group only). This could be done by giving an option to Node Operator to have a private link / referral code generated when depositing the bond / key, so only those with access to it can deposit funds to that pool / node.
Benefit: encourages NO to bring in more users / stakers; also builds a stronger community (Lido / Ethereum stakers / Crypto)
Incentive: perhaps a small extra return can be given (an extra 0.5% / 1%, taken in from the share / reward of the treasury similar to ICS)
- Similar to above - allow Node Operators to set up their own “communities”. For example - Crypto Influencers / personality who have a following / social media presence, when depositing the bond / key will get a priavte link / referral code. and only those with access to it can deposit funds to that pool / node. Leaderboards can also be set up for biggest “communities”.
Benefit: This would bring in more users. Everyone benefits (Node Operators, stakers, Lido).
Incentive: Crypto Influencers / personality can be given a small extra return (0.5% or 1%, taken in from the share / reward of the treasury similar to ICS)
- Another idea is to allow Node Operators to adjust / set their own fees / reward rate. This would be more focused on bigger clients (corporates / ETFs / banks / family offices) to be able to negotiate their reward (vs treasury share).
Benefits: This could encourage more of bigger clients to consider Lido as it would be more attractive. More ETH staked, leads to higher revenue for Lido.
Also flexible reward rates can be offered to 1 and 2 as well, where they may choose to take in less (than the usual reward rate) and give back to their own “community.”