Lido is advancing a community staking module upgrade by introducing the "Identified DVT Cluster" (IDVTC) mechanism to optimize Ethereum staking structure, lower participation barriers, and enhance network security and stability. Each IDVTC comprises vetted stakers and leverages Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) to reduce systemic risk and increase decentralization. This feature will launch in 2026, demonstrating Lido's commitment to enhancing system resilience through architectural optimization and maintaining competitiveness.

Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) releases new proposal introducing identified DVT cluster node operator types, enabling independent community stakers to collaborate through distributed validator technology to enhance operational resilience and optimize capital efficiency. The proposal requires each cluster to be composed of 4 independent members and is expected to launch in 2026.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed that the Foundation has successfully staked 72,000 ETH through the simplified DVT-lite technology, aiming to lower institutional staking barriers and streamline the distributed validation process. The solution strikes a balance between stability and operational complexity, allowing multiple nodes to share validation keys and reduce downtime risk. The staking plan is expected to be completed by March 19, further enhancing the decentralization of the Ethereum network.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin announced that the Ethereum Foundation is utilizing DVT-lite technology to stake 72,000 ETH, aiming to simplify institutional distributed staking processes. He hopes to achieve node auto-configuration with a one-click operation, breaking the traditional notion of infrastructure as complex. He plans to adopt this method as soon as possible to encourage more institutions to participate in staking.

On January 22, news that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed integrating native Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) into the Ethereum staking mechanism at the Ethereum Research Forum aims to reduce technical barriers and enhance network security. This solution allows ETH stakers to run the same validation key across multiple nodes, thereby avoiding penalties caused by a single node failure and enabling more individuals and institutions to participate directly in Ethereum staking. Under the current mechanism, each Ethereum validator relies on only one node, and if it goes offline, it may face reduced rewards or penalties. Buterin's "native DVT" design disperses the same key across multiple nodes using threshold signatures. As long as the majority of nodes remain operational, they can continue to provide validation services for the blockchain. He pointed out that even if some nodes are offline, as long as the majority of nodes are honest and online, the system can still operate stably.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a native DVT solution on the forum, aimed at enhancing network security and validator decentralization. The solution allows validators to register multiple keys and operate jointly to reduce single point of failure risks, support self-custody staking, and improve decentralization metrics. The proposal is still under discussion.