Lido Upgrade Targets Ethereum Efficiency, While Ondo Pivots Strategy
Lido Upgrade Targets Ethereum Efficiency, While Ondo Pivots Strategy
Lido has launched a significant upgrade for Ethereum, the Curated Module v2, aiming to reduce the network's validator count by one-third through consolidation and new operational rules. This move is expected to enhance Ethereum's efficiency. Concurrently, Ondo is undergoing a strategic shift, moving away from its original layer-1 blockchain plan towards an offchain execution network.
Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.
The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025.