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Lido Adds Direct ETH Staking From Four Layer 2s to Its Interface
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 15/10/2026, 10:49:25 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 11:47:00 UTC
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Briefings
Lido announced on October 15, 2026, that it will begin accepting direct ETH staking from four Layer 2 networks. This shift allows users to receive wstETH from local liquidity pools while simultaneously bridging ETH to Ethereum for staking, with the pools automatically replenished in the background. The article reports this as a new capability, though specific network names and exact bridging mechanisms remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- Lido began accepting direct ETH staking from four Layer 2 networks on October 15, 2026, enabling users to receive wstETH from local liquidity pools while bridging ETH to Ethereum for staking.
Context and limitations
The article reports the announcement but does not specify which Layer 2 networks were included, nor does it detail the exact bridging mechanism or the specific timing of the background pool replenishment.
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