Lido DAO is proposing a $60 million plan to diversify its offerings beyond ETH staking. The 2026 Ecosystem Grant aims to develop new earning products and vault structures, targeting various users including on-chain treasuries and regulated entities. Voting on the proposal is currently ongoing, with strong initial support.

This article explores the advancements in staking, particularly the emergence of liquid staking, which enhances capital efficiency and accessibility in DeFi. It discusses how various protocols on Solana are adopting staking mechanisms to improve tokenomics and governance.

Lido V3 has launched on Ethereum, introducing stVaults, which allow for customized staking setups while maintaining liquidity through stETH. This new infrastructure enables institutions and builders to create bespoke staking products with various operational configurations and fee structures. The aim is to enhance staking flexibility and integrate it more seamlessly into DeFi.