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# Ethereum (ETH) Liquid Staking Protocol Lido Initiates Overhaul by Shifting Billions in Staked Ether to Higher-Capacity Validators

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**Published:** July 29, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/07/294117-ethereum-eth-liquid-staking-protocol-lido-initiates-overhaul-by-shifting-billions-in-staked-ether-to-higher-capacity-validators/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

Lido, a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, has commenced a significant infrastructure update that involves consolidating more than 8 million ETH—valued at approximately $16 billion to $16.5 billion—into larger validators. This marks the protocol’s most substantial core change since its V2 release in 2023 and... Read More

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