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stVaults DVT Cluster Identification

To onboard to stVaults as an Identified DVT Cluster, the stVaults identification process for Node Operators includes several steps:
For each individual Node Operator participating in the DVT Cluster:
1. Post an identification request on the Lido Research Forum (mandatory).
2. Complete the stVaults Identification Form (mandatory).
3. Complete the extended stVaults Node Operator Category Application (optional).
For a representative of the DVT Cluster:
4. Post an identification request on the Lido Research Forum (mandatory).
5. Complete the stVaults DVT Cluster Category Application (mandatory; this form).

Requirements for obtaining the SDVT Cluster Category

- The cluster must be formed by 4+ independent Identified Node Operators; - All cluster participants must have already submitted the stVaults Identification Form and have been evaluated and approved by the stVaults Committee; - All keys used by the vault, whether from the initial application or added later, must be generated through a Distributed Key Generation (DKG) ceremony. If this requirement is not met, the stVault will either fail to obtain the DVT Cluster classification or lose its already obtained classification.
Note. If any of the cluster participants has not yet submitted the stVaults Identification Form, please complete it before proceeding.

Please confirm that the cluster has 4+ independent Identified Node Operators

Please confirm that the cluster has 4+ independent Identified Node Operators
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Please confirm that all the validator keys have been generated through a DKG ceremony

Please confirm that all the validator keys have been generated through a DKG ceremony
A

Please share your Cluster’s Node Operator management address

The Node Operator address is registered in the Operator Grid contract as the primary identifier of the Node Operator or DVT Cluster. Tiers with defined Reserve Ratios and stETH minting limits are assigned to this address.

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.