Q2 2025 Validator & Node Operator Metrics 📊 Highlights: • 478.7 stETH in rewards distributed to client teams. • Reth client adoption doubled across Curated & Simple DVT Modules. • Public cloud at 51.86% in the Curated Module, retaining the largest share. ↓

Let's discuss this on Tokenholder Update Call on Thursday. To me personally the direction makes sense, it's not clear it's the best solution in the direction, and proposed timeline is unreasonably compressed given the circumstances.

A Big Day for Ethereum: SEC Clarity on Liquid Staking Yesterday's SEC guidance confirming that liquid staking and receipt tokens like stETH do not constitute securities provides the much needed guidance that Lido and the industry have needed. As the leading liquid staking protocol, Lido now operates with far greater regulatory clarity in the U.S., removing a cloud of uncertainty that previously deterred institutional adoption and DeFi integrations. The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance clarified that liquid staking does not involve the offer or sale of securities, and Commissioner Hester Peirce compared liquid staking activities to “the longstanding practice of depositing goods with an agent who performs a ministerial function in exchange for a receipt that evidences ownership of the goods.” This opens the door for U.S.-based platforms, financial institutions, and users to engage with Lido more freely. Without the fear of triggering securities laws, more protocols may integrate stETH, further expanding its utility across DeFi. It also strengthens the case for centralized exchanges and fintech platforms to support Lido’s liquid staking, potentially increasing inflows. For Lido, the guidance not only legitimizes its design but also paves the way for deeper adoption, innovation, and ecosystem growth - especially in the U.S., one of the world’s largest capital markets.

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Linea + Lido: Bringing Native Yield to L2s With Native Yield, @LineaBuild will be integrating Lido V3 stVault infrastructure to help power its sustainable, non-custodial DeFi engine, enabling all bridged ETH to automatically earn staking rewards. ↓

In a few months, ETH bridged into Linea will be natively staked to generate liquidity incentives and fuel growth across Linea DeFi. Here’s what you need to know👇

We’re excited to lead the round for Bhindi, the new venture from the unstoppable @sowmay_jain. Our story began in a 2022 war-room, when Instadapp users were at risk of liquidation. We transferred emergency capital to keep them safe - what started as crisis support turned into a lasting partnership with incredible brothers @sowmay_jain and @smykjain. That moment led to an investment in Instadapp/Fluid, which has since become the second biggest Ethereum’s DEX. Today, @smykjain continues to build and push Fluid forward, while Sowmay is stepping into a new frontier. With Bhindi, he’s bringing the same speed, energy, and product obsession to the world of AI agents and assistants - to turn intent and resources into instant action, helping anyone get anything they want. New market, same unstoppable force. We’re thrilled to back Sowmay’s second company and keep building the future together. Onwards! 🚀

I was impacted by layoffs and I’m now open to new opportunities in Web3. If you’re building where law meets decentralization — I’d love to talk. Here’s what I bring 🧵: 📍 My background: Lawyer with deep crypto-native experience and PhD researcher in blockchain governance •🛠️ Experience: 6,5 years in fintech/crypto, have been advising @LidoFinance for the last two years on contracts, DAO governance structures, compliance strategies, and legal wrappers •🎤 Public speaking: conferences, panels, workshops •🤝 Side projects: mentoring, hackathons, community involvement, academic research, policy opinions •🧠 What I’m looking for: roles or collaborations around Web3 policy, privacy, DAO governance, protocol strategy If this resonates — let’s talk. DMs open. CV available on request. #OpenToWork #CryptoLaw #DAO #Web3Governance

As part of efforts to ensure long-term sustainability, Lido Labs, Lido Ecosystem, and Lido Alliance have made the hard decision to reduce the size of their contributor teams, impacting around 15% of the workforce. This decision was about costs — not performance. It affects incredibly talented people who helped shape the protocol and community. If you're hiring and want to connect with outstanding talent, DM @maxpavier on Telegram — he’s facilitating intros. This is a difficult decision, but one rooted in long-term resilience. While it may seem counterintuitive amid a market upswing, the move reflects a deliberate commitment to sustainable growth, operational focus, and alignment with the priorities of LDO tokenholders. Lido is building for the decades ahead — and this change helps reinforce that foundation. To everyone affected: thank you. You’ve left your mark on Lido and I am grateful for your contribution.

Bitcoin Tokens Super Cycle is Here: Midl is Live on Bitcoin Testnet The moment we’ve been working for is finally here. We’re live on Bitcoin Testnet. This is a huge leap towards the grand mission to turn Bitcoin from a store of value to a utility asset. And for everyone reading this: it’s the first-ever opportunity to test out the Ethereum-like user experience directly on Bitcoin and explore the real potential of the native Bitcoin token standards. The era of Bitcoin assets has come. Here’s how you catch the wave 🧵