Lido V3 Whitepaper Draft Released for Community Feedback

Lido’s contributors released the V3 whitepaper draft on May 20, 2025, inviting feedback from the global community.

The V3 update could impact Ethereum’s staking landscape and attract institutional interest.

Lido V3’s whitepaper introduces concepts like stVaults , which aim to detach Ethereum’s staking mechanics from the liquidity layer. Released as an RFC during their community call, it invites stakeholder feedback .

Key figures in the update include ujenjt, a Lido contributor who posted the RFC, and pshe.eth, who detailed technical aspects. Sasha Gusakova also contributes expertise on ValSet Updates.

Financial implications include potential institutional adoption due to stVaults. The protocol could attract more ETH into its staking pool, impacting risk profiles.

The update may bolster Ethereum stakes’ stability. It prioritizes community engagement for decentralized development, expected to conclude by summer 2025.

Expectations hinge on strengthened customization and risk management. Historical precedent indicates willingness for community-driven improvement, enhancing Lido’s position in the Ethereum landscape. As sasha_gusakova, a Lido contributor, notes, “The community feedback for this draft is crucial as we aim to enhance customization and risk management within the ecosystem.” Future adoption rates could realign staking and liquidity functions.