Governance Update: October 🗳️ The October voting slot is live with two new Snapshot proposals: 1) Empower the Lido Ecosystem Foundation to lead bridge-related partnerships 2) Update the Standard Node Operator Protocol (SNOP) policy ↓

1) Empower the Lido Ecosystem Foundation to lead bridge-related partnerships Since November 2024, the Network Expansion Committee (NEC) has been managing (w)stETH network expansion. However, as bridge partnerships have evolved beyond technical implementation, a more streamlined approach to partner engagement is needed. To strengthen competitiveness and resilience, the proposal assigns the Lido Ecosystem Foundation to lead negotiations and execution of bridge-related agreements. More info:

2) Update the Standard Node Operator Protocol (SNOP) Policy A proposal to update the Lido on Ethereum Validator Exits SNOP to v3, to integrate the Triggerable Withdrawals Framework and align SNOP with recent updates (definitions, scope, NO responsibilities). More info:

The voting slot is open from October 15, 4PM UTC to October 22, 4PM UTC. Happy voting 🫡