The stVaults identification process for Node Operators
includes several steps:
1. Post identification request on the Lido Research Forum (mandatory).
2. Complete KYB(C) screening via SumSub (mandatory).
3. Complete the stVaults Identification Form (this form, mandatory).
4. Complete the extended stVaults Node Operator Category Application (optional). Please fill out this form to complete the identification process and obtain the "Basic" category.
Data protection. Lido Labs Foundation is the controller of the information you provide here. We collect it to identify node operators and to carry out compliance screening (sanctions, PEP, and adverse media) as part of stVaults Identified status. Identity and corporate verification are completed through our screening processor, where a full data protection notice explains how your data is handled, your rights, and how long it is retained. Questions: privacy@lido.fi.
The Node Operator address is registered in the Operator Grid contract as the primary identifier of the Node Operator. Tiers with defined Reserve Ratios and stETH minting limits are assigned to this address according to the obtained Category.
This address is also used to perform key operations in stVaults from the Node Operator’s perspective and must be set up as a multisig for security reasons.
The Node Operator address on Hoodi testnet can be the same as on Mainnet or different.
We kindly ask you to publish the stVault Identification request on any of your official social media channels (X, LinkedIn) with text like or similar to "<Node_Operator_name> is seeking to become Lido stVaults Identified Node Operator". It's optional to add a link to the identification post on the Lido Research Forum you might have made before that.
If you are unable to complete this step for any reason, please get in touch with the stVaults Committee via email at
stvaults@lido.fi.
