Buterin proposes integrating DVT to enhance Ethereum staking
January 22, 2026, 6:03 AM
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed integrating Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) into the network's staking mechanism. In a post on the Ethereum technology forum ethresear.ch, Buterin explained that introducing native DVT would allow ETH holders to stake without being entirely dependent on a single node. He noted that under the current system, an Ethereum validator can only operate one node and faces penalties if that node experiences downtime. By leveraging DVT, a single validator could distribute its key across multiple nodes, thereby reducing the risk of such penalties.
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