Lido Approves New Governance Model Empowering stETH Holders
Lido, the leading Ethereum liquid staking protocol, is revamping its governance with a system that gives stakers a direct voice in decision-making.
The newly approved two-way structure introduces checks on LDO token holders, who currently control proposals and votes.
Under the update, stETH holders will be able to delay or block proposals by locking their tokens in an escrow contract. If 1% of total staked ETH is deposited, proposals face a 5-day delay. If that climbs to 10%, the proposal is frozen entirely, triggering a “Rage-Quit” mode — where dissenting stakers can exit, or the proposal gets scrapped.
The vote passed with overwhelming support: over 53 million LDOs voted in favor, narrowly passing the 50 million quorum. Only one token holder opposed the change. The final phase of the vote, which allows “No” votes or reversals, ends on June 30.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin backed the move, calling it a vital safeguard against abuse and a way to strengthen staker rights. Lido’s team hailed the shift as one of its most important governance upgrades to date.
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