Lido DAO
Crypto Overview
Project Overview
Lido DAO is a liquid staking solution for Ethereum and other proof-of-stake blockchains. The protocol allows users to stake their tokens while receiving a liquid representation (stETH for Ethereum) that can be used in DeFi applications while earning staking rewards.
Intended Utility
LDO serves as the governance token for the Lido DAO, enabling holders to vote on protocol parameters, upgrades, and resource allocation. Token holders can participate in decision-making regarding validator selection, fee structures, and protocol improvements.
Actual Usage and Adoption
Lido has become the largest liquid staking protocol with over $19 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) as of 2024. The protocol currently handles approximately 32% of all staked ETH. LDO token is actively used for governance with regular proposal submissions and voting activity.
Token Distribution and Economic Model
Initial token distribution allocated 64% to investors and the DAO treasury, 22% to developers and founders (with vesting), and 14% for various programs. The project demonstrates strong development activity with regular updates and improvements to the protocol infrastructure.
Revenue Model
Lido generates revenue through a 10% fee on staking rewards, which is distributed between node operators (5%) and the DAO treasury (5%). This model does not involve traditional interest-bearing mechanisms but rather profit-sharing from network validation services.
Crypto Impact
To assign a comfort level investing in Lido DAO from a halal perspective we need to determine whether it has a net positive or negative impact.
Towards this end, the table below is used to tally all the positive and negative considerations our members can think of related to Lido DAO.
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