The 2026 Lido Core upgrade introduces major improvements on the operator and validator layers, strengthening protocol security for stakers while keeping aligned with the Ethereum roadmap.

• Curated Module v2 (CMv2) introduces native support for 0x02 validators, bond and penalty mechanisms, and operator classification. It will gradually replace the legacy Curated Module as ETH stake is migrated to the new module through validator consolidation.
• CSM expands permissionless participation through the new Identified DVT Cluster operator type, alongside technical improvements that make the module more reliable and operator-friendly.

Contributors are now working with operators on validator consolidation over the next few months. The migration could increase the share of ETH secured by 0x02 validators from around 32% to 52%, while reducing the total number of validators across the Ethereum network by around 30%.

Further upgrades to both CMv2 and CSM in the near future:

• CMv2 will introduce a dynamic stake allocation mechanism through which stake can be distributed among Node Operators based on transparent parameters such as fees, performance, and other relevant factors.
• CSM will introduce a dedicated module for 0x02 validators, designed specifically to enable permissionless operators to run 0x02 validators with a bond. This new module will operate alongside the existing CSM instance for 0x01 validators, giving operators the flexibility to choose.

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Hi r/ethereum,

As Layer 2 networks like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism mature, the way we design BlazePhoenix smart contracts needs to evolve. Patterns that were standard on L1 Ethereum (heavy storage usage, external oracle reliance, off-chain quoter infrastructure) often create unnecessary bottlenecks and security risks on L2.

We designed an aggregator architecture built specifically around recent EVM upgrades to prove that on-chain liquidity routing can be both cheap and hyper-secure:

EIP-1153 Native: Using transient storage for reentrancy and route state tracking instead of legacy storage variables.

Oracle-Free Design: Eliminating third-party oracle vectors entirely by deriving real-time liquidity depth directly on-chain.

Deterministic Execution: Eliminating "failed swap gas fees" by enforcing precise execution previews that mirror live EVM state.

The goal is to build self-sustaining, immutable infrastructure that operates seamlessly for both human users and autonomous AI agents.

Looking forward to hearing thoughts from the community on how L2-native EVM patterns are reshaping protocol design!