Lido’s new stVaults will let L2s create their own rules for Ethereum staking

The Lido Labs Foundation introduced stVaults on the Ethereum mainnet, marking a strategic shift from a single-product model to shared staking infrastructure accessible to external builders. stVaults create isolated staking environments where teams can configure custom validators and optionally mint stETH, all while leveraging Lido’s existing liquidity and DeFi integrations without altering the core staking protocol. This development addresses the growing need for specialized staking setups, such as those required by layer-2 networks or institutions. Initial users include Consensys' Linea L2 network and Nansen, who are using stVaults to tailor staking rewards and ecosystem incentives. Lido states this modular approach supports diverse user needs within a unified framework, preserving the liquidity associated with stETH.

(Source：CoinDesk)