Lido’s next-generation Community Staking Module, the 0x02 CSM, is now live on testnet. This upgrade enables validators to compound rewards up to 2,048 ETH per validator, which is 64 times the current 32 ETH cap. Lido estimates that fully topped-up validators could achieve a capital efficiency multiplier of approximately 2.26x compared to traditional solo staking. Mainnet deployment is targeted for October 2026, pending Lido DAO approval. The module maintains its permissionless design without KYC requirements or minimum capital thresholds beyond the initial 32 ETH deposit.
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