Galaxy Node Operator Infrastructure Update
AI summary
This proposal asks the Lido DAO to approve an infrastructure upgrade for Galaxy, one of its node operators. Galaxy, which acquired CryptoManufaktur (CMF), plans to transition its Lido validator and signing operations from the current Vouch/Dirk setup to its own internal, SOC 2 Type II-compliant staking platform. This change will happen during the Curated Module v1 to v2 migration, allowing new validator keys to be placed directly on Galaxy's new platform without a separate key rotation. Galaxy also commits to contributing to the broader Lido operator ecosystem by supporting testing and sharing operational insights.
If approved, Galaxy will move its Lido validators to a new, more integrated infrastructure, potentially improving efficiency and reducing operational costs for Galaxy. This change is not expected to directly affect Lido users but aims to enhance the reliability and security of one of its node operators. The DAO benefits from Galaxy's commitment to contribute to the wider operator community.
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TL;DR
This proposal seeks DAO approval for Galaxy’s planned infrastructure update during the Curated Module v1→v2 migration. As part of this migration, the Galaxy Lido validator and signing stack will transition from the current Vouch/Dirk setup to its internal SOC 2 Type II-compliant staking platform. The transition would take place within the protocol-standard CMv2 consolidation process, allowing Galaxy to place the new 0x02 validator keys on its internal platform from the outset, without a separate key rotation.
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