Testnet live

Lido V3 Testnet on Hoodi

Builders can use stVaults as infrastructure for customized staking setups with configurable fees and validation options, while retaining access to stETH liquidity. V3 testnet will be live at least till the mainnet launch anticipated late Summer 2025.

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  • Lido V3 whitepaper (RFC)

    Discover the future of Ethereum staking powered by stVaults — read the Lido V3 whitepaper proposal and join the discussion on the forum.

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  • User and integration guides

    Explore detailed instructions for managing and integrating stVaults. Multiple levels of interaction and integration are covered — enabling you to start building your own stVault.

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  • Testnet deployment info

    Access essential information about networks and deployed contracts’ addresses. Testnet-2 contracts live.

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  • Technical design documentation

    Dive deep into the stVaults technical architecture and design principles.

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  • Risk assessment framework for stVaults

    Learn about Lido’s approach to risk management for stVault owners, stETH holders, and the Lido protocol — and join the discussion on the forum.

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  • Fee structure

    Discover the financial aspects of building on the stVaults infrastructure, structuring the possible Lido fee approaches.

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  • Audits

    Meet the Lido approach to a thorough review of all code by multiple top-tier auditing firms, along with peer review of the risk framework and processes.

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Coming next

  • Community feedback

    We’ll collect and incorporate builders' and users' feedback throughout the testnet phase.

  • Snapshot voting

    Before the mainnet launch, we will initiate a Lido DAO vote to approve the design and launch plan for V3.

  • Mainnet launch

    The final stage will be the mainnet launch, accompanied by all necessary documentation, audits, tooling, and end-user products built on top of stVault during the testing phase.