Lido DAO proposes $60m budget to expand beyond liquid staking
Lido DAO, the decentralized organization operating the largest liquid staking protocol in decentralized finance, has outlined plans to expand beyond its core Ethereum staking business in 2026, according to a proposal published by the organization.
- Lido DAO has proposed a $60 million budget for 2026 to diversify beyond its Ethereum liquid staking focus.
- The plan aims to position Lido as a multi-product organization, expanding its offerings to create new revenue streams and enhance protocol resilience.
- The proposal, titled “2026 Ecosystem Grant Request (EGG): Executing GOOSE-3,” requires approval from Lido DAO token holders.
The proposal, titled “2026 Ecosystem Grant Request (EGG): Executing GOOSE-3,” details a $60 million budget allocated for development of new products as the protocol seeks to diversify beyond its single-product focus on staking, the document stated.
The plan calls for the development of new earning products and vault structures designed for various user types, including on-chain treasuries and regulated entities, according to the proposal.
“The proposed focus for the Foundations in 2026 shifts towards evolving Lido’s position from a single-product protocol focused on liquid staking to an innovative organization with a product portfolio by expanding the product offering, creating new revenue streams and ensuring long-term protocol resilience,” the proposal stated.
Liquid staking protocols allow users to maintain liquidity of staked cryptocurrency assets while simultaneously earning staking rewards, a feature that has driven adoption in the decentralized finance sector.
The proposal requires approval from Lido DAO token holders before implementation can proceed.
