SafeStake Monthly Newsletter — June 2025
Strengthening Ethereum with DVT, Lido Collaboration, and Mainnet Advancements
Welcome to the June edition of the SafeStake newsletter. As Ethereum advances both on-chain and in governance, SafeStake has been busy delivering critical upgrades, proposing pivotal collaborations, and preparing for a more decentralised validator future through Distributed Validator Technology (DVT).
🔧 Mainnet Node Upgrade: v4.1.1 Now Live
We released SafeStake Mainnet v4.1.1, resolving an important issue affecting operator responsiveness due to dynamic IP changes. This patch ensures improved stability across operator clusters and enhances validator uptime.
All operators are required to update as soon as possible to maintain optimal network performance.
🔗 Partnering with Lido: CNM Testnet Launch & Outreach Begins
We're thrilled to announce a proposed collaboration with Lido through the launch of the Cluster Node Module (CNM) on the Hoodi testnet. This CNM is the first purpose-built module for seamless integration with Lido’s Community Staking Module (CSM).
Key Features:
✅ Native compatibility with Lido’s CSM
✅ DKG-secured validator management
✅ ETH-based fee model (boosting operator revenues)
✅ Modular, fault-tolerant deployment
Operators can now test the CNM on the Hoodi testnet.
To support operator participation in the testnet phase of our Cluster Node Module (CNM), we’ve released a step-by-step video tutorial showing how to deploy a validator using ETH as the service fee.
▶️ Watch the full tutorial on YouTube:
This visual guide complements our official documentation and is designed to help any operator regardless of prior DVT experience, begin testing the module quickly and securely.
We're inviting CSM operators to participate, provide feedback, and join a Q&A on validator diversification. This collaboration offers a practical path to decentralising Ethereum’s validator set while improving earnings for operators.
📊 Ethereum & Market Insights
✨ Ethereum Technical proposals
Multidimensional Gas Proposal: Introduced to boost network efficiency
RANDAO Replacement: Committee-based randomness system under discussion
eth_simulateV2: Implementation update meetings scheduled
New P2P Protocol: WFR-Gossip designed to reduce bandwidth
📈 Market Trends & Adoption
ETH surged 11%, nearing $2,500 on regulatory clarity and ETF inflows
ETH/BTC futures ratio hits 98%, marking a sentiment turnaround
Ethereum ETFs surpass $4B in net flows
Strategic Ethereum Reserve (SER) now exceeds 981,729 ETH
ETH is increasingly viewed as undervalued, despite record-high network metrics
🌿 Liquid Staking, TVL & DVT Adoption
DVT usage surges: With Lido now running 9,600+ DVT validators at a 97.5% success rate
Liquid Staking: Now the second-largest DeFi category by TVL
Lido: Still the dominant LST protocol with $22.9B in TVL
"Distributed Validator Tech (DVT) is turning Ethereum's backbone into institutional-grade infrastructure."
SafeStake's implementation of DVT through CNM offers direct access to this evolution. And our Cluster Node Module is the first to market seemless connecting with Lido CSM.
🌟 Mainnet Reward Drop: 200% $DVT Payback Complete
All validator wallets have now received their 200% DVT fee payback.
This concludes the current incentive round. Thank you to all validators who participated in strengthening our mainnet.
🔍 Ethereum Dominance in Real-World Assets (RWAs)
Ethereum leads the RWA sector thanks to:
First-mover advantage
Institutional testing
Deep DeFi liquidity
Trustless infrastructure
Yet challenges remain. Specialized chains with better cost-performance ratios and regulatory tooling are gaining traction. Ethereum’s next RWA milestone will depend on:
On-chain regulatory compatibility
An ecosystem of asset-backed services
Liquid and transparent trading environments
⚡ Final Thoughts & Roadmap Signals
June has been a month of rapid development, strategic partnership building, and protocol-level refinements.
We’re entering an era where validator decentralization is not optional, but essential to Ethereum’s resilience. SafeStake's focus on modular infrastructure, ETH-based revenue models, and deep protocol alignment sets the stage for an expanded validator economy.
Signals to Watch:
CNM mainnet deployment with Lido
Integration readiness for CSM v2
DAO funding proposals for CNM expansion
Ethereum scaling upgrades (gas limit + P2P layer)
Roadmap Signals to Watch
Thank you for building Ethereum with us.
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— The SafeStake Team
SafeStake is a decentralized and pioneering technology company focused on revolutionizing Ethereum staking. With its cutting-edge Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), SafeStake provides an ultra-secure, fault-tolerant environment for Ethereum validators to maximize staking rewards and minimize penalties. SafeStake is committed to driving the growth, innovation, and decentralization of the Ethereum network while ensuring the security and prosperity of its participants.