what's Obol Network?
Obol Network is a collective developing Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) middleware to enhance Ethereum's proof-of-stake security and decentralization. It enables node operators to run distributed validators by splitting private keys across multiple participants using threshold cryptography, reducing single points of failure and slashing risks associated with solo staking. The core software, Charon, facilitates cluster creation and operation for distributed validators, integrating with execution clients like Lighthouse or Prysm. Obol supports Ethereum staking ecosystems through tools like Helm charts and Ansible playbooks, promoting shared security models for liquid staking providers and institutional stakers without introducing a native token.
ObolNetwork's Charon v1.7.2 patch adds metrics, maintains Pectra/Fulu readiness, noting client incompatibilities.
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x.com/obolnetworkReleased Charon v1.8.2, which improves proposal performance for large clusters by removing unnecessary MEV-registration dependencies in slot 0 and adding asynchronous builder registration.
Charon v1.7.2 releases as a recommended patch that adds new metrics and maintains Pectra/Fulu network upgrade readiness, with noted validator client incompatibilities for aggregation duties.
Charon v1.7.1 is now available as a recommended patch release with Fulu network upgrade readiness and bugfixes for bucket delay values, DKG docker flags, and 404 error handling.