Lido DAO Tokenholder Update

Lido DAO has initiated a vote on a proposal to build a modular system for repurchasing LDO tokens using stETH from the Lido DAO Treasury. This Buyback Vote is live as of September 29, 2025. Participants can vote through the official Lido governance portal at http://vote.lido.fi/vote/192. The proposal aims to enhance treasury management and tokenomics by structuring how LDO tokens are bought back and potentially burned or redistributed. Recent News Over the past three months, Lido DAO has focused on governance upgrades and modular protocol improvements, emphasizing decentralized participation in treasury management and improved staking derivatives utility. Lido has also been active in launching stETH integrations across DeFi platforms and expanding partnerships to increase liquidity and staking yields. Future Plans If approved, the modular buyback system would become a core mechanism for managing the Lido DAO Treasury's assets, providing a flexible and transparent way to support LDO token price and liquidity using stETH holdings. The project plans further governance proposals to refine DAO treasury operations and explore additional tokenomics enhancement. Onchain Data Staking participation: High participation in Lido staking and governance votings Community Sentiment Mixed to Positive — Community discussions on Twitter and Reddit reflect cautious optimism about the proposal. Some stakeholders appreciate the increased transparency and modular approach to buybacks, while others seek more detailed information on mechanics and impacts. Sample quotes: "Good to see Lido testing new governance tools for treasury management."; "Hope this modular buyback helps stabilize LDO price."; "Need clarity on long-term effects on stETH liquidity." Risk Disclaimer This vote and potential implementation of the buyback system could influence LDO token price and liquidity. Users should consider governance risks and tokenomics changes when participating or investing. Sources used https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1971527953822408882

On October 16, 2025, Lido DAO hosts a Community Call at 2 PM UTC focusing on discussions about Ethereum ETFs and ETPs, with an additional deep dive into the future of Lido Core. This is an institutional-style call where Lido's governance team shares insights and updates with its community. Participation details are typically available via Lido's official channels including Twitter and their governance forums. Recent News In the past three months, Lido DAO has seen significant developments including the announcement and impending launch of Lido V3 in October 2025, which introduces modular staking via customizable stVaults enhancing user choice and scalability. Lido DAO has also witnessed a strong market rally in August 2025, with the token price rising over 54% amid favorable regulatory clarity in the US regarding Ethereum ETFs and ETPs and greater institutional interest. Future Plans The Lido team aims to fully deploy Lido V3 contracts to their mainnet after successful testnet and audit phases scheduled to conclude by mid-October 2025. This upgrade targets improved staking flexibility and increased decentralization. Further roadmap priorities include expanding validator diversity and deeper integration with Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Overall positive. Community responses on social media and forums reflect enthusiasm for the focus on Ethereum ETFs, ETPs, and optimism about Lido Core's evolution. Example reactions include: "Great to see Lido addressing ETFs, institutional adoption is key," "Looking forward to the Lido Core deep dive," and "Lido V3 could be a game changer for staking flexibility." Risk Disclaimer As the event discusses potential institutional inflows and Lido Core upgrades, it may influence Lido DAO token price and market dynamics. Investors should consider inherent market risks and volatility. Sources used https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1969099906464780710 https://coinmarketcal.com/en/event/community-call-293764 https://m.fastbull.com/news-detail/lido-dao-ldo--community-call--16-news_6100_0_2025_3_13788_3 https://blog.lido.fi/recap-lido-q3-2025-tokenholder-update/

The Lido DAO's Bridge Partnerships Vote event involves a governance proposal empowering the Lido Ecosystem Foundation to lead and manage strategic partnerships related to bridge infrastructure for Lido's staked assets. The vote is scheduled for October 22, 2025. The purpose is to consolidate leadership of bridge-related partnerships such as those for ETH 2.0 staking derivatives across chains to enhance coordination and security. The format is a DAO governance proposal on Snapshot, allowing LDO token holders to vote.

Lido DAO is hosting the Validator Exits SNOP Vote from October 15 to October 22, 2025. This event is a governance vote aimed at updating the Standard Node Operator Protocol (SNOP) on Ethereum Validator Exits, specifically moving to version 3. The update involves integrating new features such as triggerable withdrawals, modifying operator responsibilities, and improving exit procedures to enhance validator exit mechanisms within Lido. Participation is via the Lido Snapshot page at https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x62eb338c6d256d43ee54e2b79e9442b58fcfda4ecdcd817ff6422d564d153e9a. Recent News In the past months, Lido has actively pushed for governance improvements, including proposals related to bridge management and SNOP upgrades. Version 3 of the SNOP proposes important new features addressing Ethereum validator exits to improve network security and node operator coordination. Multiple governance votes, including the Bridge Partnerships Vote, are scheduled concurrently, reflecting Lido's ongoing focus on operational upgrades and ecosystem partnerships. Future Plans The updated SNOP v3 aims to streamline validator exit protocols with triggerable withdrawals and revised node operator duties. This aligns with Lido's roadmap prioritizing network robustness, user experience improvements, and preparation for Ethereum upgrades. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Mixed sentiment observed on X (Twitter) and crypto community forums. Some community members appreciate the proposed SNOP v3 for enhancing validator exit mechanisms, while others express caution regarding potential complexities and impacts on node operators. Representative community reactions include: "Glad to see SNOP updates, expected to boost validator security.", "Hope this doesn’t make validator exits harder than before.", "Good governance but watch out for node operator overheads." Risk Disclaimer This vote relates to operational protocols for Ethereum validator exits within Lido, which may have indirect effects on staking mechanics and token dynamics. Participants should consider governance risks and potential technical impacts. Sources used https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x62eb338c6d256d43ee54e2b79e9442b58fcfda4ecdcd817ff6422d564d153e9a https://coinmarketcal.com/en/event/validator-exits-snop-vote-299239 https://www.edgen.tech/news/crypto/lido-finance-proposes-governance-shift-for-bridge-management-snop-protocol-upgrade https://www.bitget.com/amp/news/detail/12560605017564 https://x.com/lidofinance

On November 8, 2025, Lido DAO is holding votes related to the transfer of TRP tokens and the update of the Lido Ecosystem Grants Organization (LEGO) framework. The voting event is hosted by Lido DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization known for liquid staking solutions. Participation details were originally announced via Lido's official X/Twitter channel and are accessible to DAO token holders through the governance platform. Recent News In recent months, Lido DAO has focused on ecosystem development including scaling its grants program (LEGO) to support more projects, and reviewing token management strategies involving the TRP token. Lido’s governance community actively discussed the implications of TRP transfer and grants allocation to further ecosystem decentralization and support innovation. Future Plans The votes on updating the LEGO framework aim to refine grant criteria and operational efficiency, enabling streamlined support for promising projects. The outcome will guide Lido DAO’s resource distribution and strategic partnerships throughout 2026. Onchain Data TVL (Total Value Locked): Over $10 billion Staking participation: High and consistent due to Lido’s liquid staking products. Community Sentiment Neutral to Positive — Community discussions on social media reflect cautious optimism, highlighting support for clearer governance frameworks. Some users comment, “Tuning LEGO will strengthen our ecosystem,” while others urge careful consideration of token transfers to avoid centralization risks. Risk Disclaimer Governance votes like this can influence project direction and token value. Participants should understand potential risks including changes in token control and grant distribution. Sources used https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1984270598835470698

The Treasury Stablecoin Vote is an upcoming proposal by Lido DAO scheduled for December 1, 2025. This vote seeks the DAO community's approval to implement the TMC-6 strategy, aimed at managing operations to enable the DAO to generate value through treasury stablecoin activities. The event is conducted as a Snapshot vote on the Ethereum network accessible at snapshot.box, allowing token holders to participate securely and asynchronously. Recent News There are currently no specific recent news or updates directly related to this particular proposal or the TMC-6 strategy publicly available from major crypto media or official channels as of now. The lack of new information suggests the proposal is preparatory and community-driven. Future Plans Following the vote, if approved, Lido DAO intends to proceed with executing the TMC-6 strategy which likely involves stablecoin treasury management initiatives to optimize the DAO’s financial operations and stability. Details on subsequent steps will likely be disclosed post-vote. Community Sentiment Neutral — community discussions on decentralized governance proposals tend to include a mix of opinions, with no strong sentiment detected specifically for this vote due to limited public discourse. Risk Disclaimer As this vote concerns treasury stablecoin management, the outcome could influence Lido DAO’s treasury health and potentially impact token value indirectly. Participants should consider this before voting. Sources used https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x4dd947f5e73377b074fd393148b377558179f22ea923d584dd3c718f3bab0687

Lido DAO is hosting a governance vote titled 'Module Fee Change Vote' on December 1, 2025. The proposal aims to adjust the fee structure for Node Operators within the current Curated Module (CM or CMv1) of the Lido protocol. This governance event will be conducted via an on-chain snapshot on the Lido DAO Snapshot page. Participants can cast their votes through the official Lido DAO governance platform. Recent News There have been no major recent public announcements or news articles specifically addressing this fee structure proposal in the past three months. However, Lido DAO has continued advancing its protocol updates and governance discussions to enhance node operator incentives and ecosystem sustainability. Future Plans Pending the outcome of this vote, Lido DAO plans to implement the fee adjustments as dictated by community consensus to improve compensation and operational efficiency for node operators. This is part of Lido's ongoing governance efforts to optimize protocol economics and maintain robust validator performance. Community Sentiment Neutral — Community discussions are limited but appear focused on evaluating the fairness and potential impact of fee adjustments for node operators. No significant polarized opinions or controversies have emerged yet. Risk Disclaimer This governance vote could impact node operator fees and therefore might affect Lido token holder economics and staking dynamics. Participants should consider this when voting. Sources used https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x3a5d10fcd3fad6d5ccf05f5bd49244046600ad9cbed9a5e07845200b3ae97e09

On December 1, 2025, Lido DAO has launched the StETH vaults, a user-centric feature enabling holders of stETH to simultaneously access staking rewards and DeFi yields within a unified platform. This release introduces innovative yield strategies named GGV and stRATEGY that provide diversified opportunities for yield optimization. The vaults are accessible via Lido DAO's interface and related DeFi channels, integrating staking with DeFi yield management seamlessly. Recent News Over the past few months, Lido DAO has been actively enhancing their liquid staking offerings, emphasizing the integration of DeFi strategies into stETH's utility. The launch of these vaults marks a concrete step in expanding the application of stETH beyond passive staking rewards, aligning with broader trends in composable and optimized DeFi products. Future Plans Lido DAO is expected to continue expanding the functionalities around stETH, including further yield strategies and possibly cross-chain compatibility enhancements. The team aims to deepen DeFi integrations and enhance vault performance, supporting growth in user base and overall ecosystem TVL. Community Sentiment Overall sentiment is positive, reflecting excitement about enhanced DeFi yield opportunities on stETH. Community members on X (formerly Twitter) highlight the innovative approach of integrating staking and DeFi yields. Sample reactions include: "Finally a unified vault for staking and yield!", "GGV and stRATEGY look promising for maximizing returns.", "Lido continues to push liquid staking forward." Risk Disclaimer Users should consider that new strategies and vaults may carry risks including smart contract vulnerabilities and protocol risks. These could impact stETH’s value or yield potential. Sources used https://x.com/pendle_fi/status/1995478038977622259

Lido DAO is hosting a Community Call on December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM UTC focused on updating its decentralization roadmap. Topics include updates on CSMv2, CMv2, GOOSE-3, and EGG, which are components related to the protocol's governance and staking mechanisms. The format is an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, likely held via online channels such as Twitter or Discord, engaging the community for questions and insights. Recent News Despite a lack of new external news in widespread media, Lido DAO continues to develop its decentralized staking infrastructure, with incremental updates on its governance modules like CSMv2 and CMv2. The community has shown continued interest in GOOSE-3 as a multi-chain staking strategy and EGG token utility within the ecosystem. Future Plans The event centers around advancing Lido's roadmap towards greater decentralization, improving governance frameworks, and expanding multi-chain staking support. Upcoming goals involve rolling out enhanced versions of their staking management contracts and token utilities to boost protocol security and community control. Community Sentiment Neutral to Positive - Community reactions generally express cautious optimism about Lido's decentralization progress. Some users highlight anticipation for concrete implementation details. Risk Disclaimer As the event discusses governance and decentralization roadmap updates, it can influence Lido token (LDO) market dynamics. Participants should consider risks inherent to protocol governance changes. Sources used https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1995458303090888919

On December 19, 2025, Lido DAO is holding Snapshot votes on multiple governance proposals, including key strategic goals for 2026 and ecosystem grant executions. These off-chain votes allow token holders to signal their approval or opposition without paying gas fees, conducted via Snapshot's platform. Lido Finance hosts these votes as part of its decentralized governance process. Participation is available to LDO token holders through the Lido Finance official channels, including their Twitter page and governance portals. Recent News Recent months have seen Lido DAO actively incorporating community governance with multiple Snapshot votes on proposals affecting ecosystem grants, operational parameters for node operators, and strategic roadmaps. Lido's October voting session included empowering the Lido Ecosystem Foundation to lead bridge partnerships. Additionally, updates on Lido's governance rewards and eligibility claims have been clearly communicated to token holders. Future Plans Lido DAO targets 2026 as a pivotal year to become Ethereum's infrastructure for large-scale capital flow. The roadmap includes enhancing governance flexibility, increasing staking thresholds, and developing multi-chain governance systems. The Snapshot voting mechanism remains crucial to facilitate community-driven decisions guiding operational and strategic upgrades. Community Sentiment Mixed to positive sentiment prevails among the community, indicating engagement and support for Lido's transparent governance approach. Reactions include "Lido truly empowers its holders to shape its future," "Snapshot votes keep the DAO agile," and "hope these proposals boost the ecosystem growth." Discussions on Twitter and governance forums reflect active participation and constructive debate. Risk Disclaimer As this event involves governance voting, outcomes could influence Lido's protocol direction and tokenomics, potentially affecting LDO token price. Participants should consider the implications before voting. Sources used https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1999497359794012682 https://medium.com/@LDO70/lido-dao-governance-rewards-eligibility-claim-guide-november-2025-b6571711ceae https://twitter.com/LidoFinance