The Lido Node Operator Subgovernance Group (LNOSG) would like to provide an update regarding several clusters in the SimpleDVT Module, following the announced withdrawals of 0xFury, Tane, and HellmanResearch from the module, as well as A41 announcing a wind-down for their entire operations, including for their Curated Module validators.
These operator changes require a set of rotations across both SSV and Obol SimpleDVT clusters. Therefore, the following path forward is proposed.
Summary
1. SSV clusters
A total of 3 SSV clusters are impacted:
For one cluster, the proposal is to proceed with an SSV re-share ceremony, similarly with previous successful rotations.
The remaining two clusters have already undergone a re-share ceremony, so the proposed path forward is for them to be re-made after the validators have exited, with a new set of keys corresponding to the updated operator set to be submitted to the Lido Node Operator Registry.
2. Obol clusters
For Obol, a total of 4 clusters are impacted. As Obol’s operator replacement feature is not fully ready, the proposal is that these clusters be exited and re-made, with a new DKG ceremony and new keys submitted to the registry for each new operator set.
Overall, the aim is to minimize the time these clusters will not be running validators. The DKG ceremonies and regular operational work will happen in parallel so that, once exits are complete, the clusters’ keys limit can be raised. This will make it so they are first in line for deposits, as the SimpleDVT module now has a lower share limit than CSM.
Note. As seen previously, all the proposed replacements below are from the Advanced Node Operators (ANOs) list of back-up operators which you can find here: Proposed Super SDVT Clusters - Google Sheets
Proposed operator changes
1. SSV clusters
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Lido x SSV: Zippy Zorilla - as the cluster can be re-shared, the proposed path forward is to rotate out Tane and add in Chainbase, a professional node operator with strong performance and a solid track record within SDVTM.;
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Lido x SSV: Humble Hummingbird - this cluster has already been reshared previously, so the proposal is to rotate out 0xFury and rotate in mattstam, a home staker with great performance and solid participation overall;
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Lido x SSV: Mysterious Manta - this cluster has also already been reshared, so the proposal is to rotate out A41 and rotate in POSTHUMAN Validator, a professional node operator with strong performance, good engagement, and infra in the APAC region where the cluster is located.
2. Obol clusters
Since the operator replacement functionality is not fully ready for Obol at this time, once the validators are exited, the proposed path forward is to re-make the impacted clusters following the proposals below:
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Lido x Obol: Clever Chameleon - both Tane and A41 are participants here, so there are two proposed replacements: ContributionDAO (a Community Staker) and kingnodes (a Professional Node Operator). Both have been consistently active within SDVTM and can run nodes in the APAC region where the cluster is located;
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Lido x Obol: Quixotic Quail - rotate in TheNOP.io, a home staker that would replace HellmanResearch. TheNOP.io is also part of the initial back-up list and can run infrastructure within the EU region;
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Lido x Obol: Heroic Hyena - rotate in Konstantin#1194 - a home staker, replacing 0xFury. Konstantin#1194 is part of the initial back-up list with solid performance and can run infrastructure in Europe where the cluster is located;
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Lido x Obol: Dazzling Duck (APAC) - rotate out A41, rotating in TWM, a professional node operator which has shown strong performance running nodes in the cluster’s APAC region.
The discussion period is now open for the DAO to consider these changes. The updated proposal is available to view here for the Obol clusters, and here for the SSV clusters.