Staking Working Group: Running Validators

Description

🚀 Run Ethereum Validators from Home with Lido CSM! We explore how you can stake Ethereum using consumer-grade hardware at home while maximizing rewards through Lido’s Community Staking Module (CSM). Learn how to boost capital efficiency, earn consistent MEV rewards, and unlock priority access with the Identified Community Stakers (ICS) Framework. 🔑 Key Highlights: ✅ Run Ethereum validators from home with consumer hardware ✅ Lower bond requirements: 2.4 ETH → 1.5 ETH → 1.3 ETH per validator key ✅ Bonds earn staking rewards via stETH rebasing ✅ Reward smoothing solves the randomness of MEV earnings ✅ Yields: ~2.7% (liquid staking) vs ~7.5% (Lido CSM) ✅ ICS Framework unlocks: Priority queue (Priority 0 vs Priority 5) 6% reward share for up to 16 keys Simple paths to qualify (Testnet, Lido Galaxy OATs, Circles DID, Passport.xyz) ✅ Potential earnings: **1.5 ETH ($6.5K) yearly with 16 keys (21 ETH bond)** ⚠️ Discussion on centralization risks and why it matters for users, stakers, and developers Whether you’re an ETH enthusiast or a home staker looking to maximize returns, this breakdown will guide you through everything you need to know about running validators with Lido CSM.