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Lido DAO
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Lido DAO price

in GBP
£0.66122
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GBP
Market cap
£596.51M #59
Circulating supply
895.77M / 1B
All-time high
£3.015
24h volume
£82.72M
Rating
4.2 / 5
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About Lido DAO

Lido DAO (LDO) is the governance token behind Lido Finance, a leading liquid staking solution for Ethereum and other blockchains. Lido allows users to stake their crypto assets without locking them up, receiving staked tokens (like stETH) that can be used across DeFi for lending, trading, or earning additional yield. The Lido DAO governs the protocol's key decisions, from fee structures to technical upgrades, ensuring decentralized control. With institutional adoption growing and Ethereum staking demand rising, Lido's liquid staking model offers a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized networks. Its stETH token has become a fundamental building block in DeFi, combining staking rewards with liquidity.
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Last audit: Jul 30, 2022, (UTC+8)

Lido DAO’s price performance

Past year
-23.65%
£0.87
3 months
-20.21%
£0.83
30 days
-29.58%
£0.94
7 days
-7.31%
£0.71
Lido DAO’s biggest 24-hour price drop was on Sep 2, 2022, (UTC+8), when it fell by £1.492 (-57.14%). In Sep 2022, Lido DAO experienced its biggest drop over a month, falling by £1.492 (-57.14%). Lido DAO’s biggest drop over a year was by £2.360 (-78.29%) in 2024.
Lido DAO’s all-time low was £0.19628 (+236.88%) on Oct 11, 2025, (UTC+8). Its all-time high was £3.015 (-78.07%) on Jan 11, 2024, (UTC+8). Lido DAO’s circulating supply is 895,768,803 LDO, which represents 89.57% of its maximum circulating supply of 1,000,000,000 LDO.

Lido DAO on socials

CupCat CC 杯貓詩詩 ☕️🐈
CupCat CC 杯貓詩詩 ☕️🐈
.@cobie is so successful that my heart wrenches a lil when i try to read through this
StarPlatinum
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The weird lore of Cobie: •born in the UK, studies computer science at Bristol University •works in tech and fintech, including Monzo Bank as product manager •buys Bitcoin in 2012 when it was under $10 •joins early crypto communities, fascinated by decentralization and markets 2014: Maxcoin chapter •launches Maxcoin with Max Keiser •one of the first “celebrity coins” ever made •project then collapses months later •Cobie leaves crypto, saying later “tech alone doesn’t move markets, narratives do” 2017–2019: quiet years in Web2 •works in startups, learning product growth and team scaling •stays away from crypto until DeFi 2020: returns with DeFi boom •becomes early co-founder and backer of Lido Finance •helps fund audits, grow trust, and explain liquid staking to the public •Lido grows into the biggest DeFi protocol by TVL •Cobie’s early LDO stake turns into millions same year: launches UpOnly with Ledger •a crypto podcast •guests include Vitalik Buterin, Michael Saylor, Do Kwon, Beeple, and Shkreli •sponsored by FTX before the collapse •Cobie covers the FTX hack live on air, exposing $400M in missing funds 2022: the Coinbase case •spots a wallet front-running Coinbase listings •posts the proof on Twitter •leads to the first insider trading case in US crypto history 2023–2024: builder again •launches Echo, a non custodial investment platform •connects investors to early-stage crypto deals •helps raise over $20M across projects like MegaETH, Initia, and Plasma •releases Sonar, a tool for public token raises 2025: joins Paradigm as advisor •focuses on liquid markets, trading, and DeFi trends today: •one of the last true OGs from the $10 Bitcoin era •still skeptical, still showing up everyday •Blocked StarPlatinum The last influencers from the class of 2012
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Coinbase.eth Snaps Up Cobie's UPONLY NFT for 25M USDC, Reviving UpOnly Buzz In the cryptocurrency realm, NFT transactions often transcend mere digital asset transfers, serving as intersections of cultural symbols and market signals. A recent high-profile deal saw COINBASE.ETH acquire the UPONLY NFT from renowned crypto influencer Cobie for 25 million USDC, positioning this NFT as an emblematic asset of the UpOnly podcast. COINBASE.ETH, an ENS domain representing the on-chain identity of the Coinbase platform, this move is viewed as a robust endorsement of the NFT ecosystem. The transaction occurred on the Manifold marketplace, with the UPONLY NFT minted as an ERC-721 standard token (ID 1), its value far exceeding typical digital art due to its linkage to the revival conditions of the UpOnly podcast. Cobie, co-founder of UpOnly, had previously stated he would only consider resuming the show if someone purchased this NFT at a premium price; this deal directly activates that clause, sparking community anticipation for the podcast's return. From a market perspective, the transaction underscores NFTs' enduring vitality in 2025, despite a prior bear market chill. The 25 million USDC sum equates to roughly 10,100 ETH (at current rates), signaling institutional-grade capital flowing into NFTs. Coinbase, as a leading exchange, its on-chain activity could spur more users to explore NFT collecting, boosting secondary market liquidity. %Cobie's role is noteworthy; beyond podcast hosting, he is a seasoned investor involved in DeFi projects like Lido. This sale may provide him personal liquidity while sending a positive signal to the market: premium NFTs retain upside potential. The transaction's transparency further bolsters the value of on-chain visibility, drawing retail investors to similar opportunities. On broader ecosystem impacts, this could accelerate ENS domain adoption. COINBASE.ETH's purchase is not just collecting but brand strategy, akin to corporate IP acquisitions to amplify Web3 presence. Community response was swift, with X discussions surging, some users forecasting rises in UpOnly-themed meme coins or derivatives. Yet, risks warrant caution. High-value NFT deals can ignite FOMO, but history shows limited post-event volatility. Short-term, this news may hike ETH network gas fees, but long-term, it reinforces NFTs as community bonds. Coinbase's involvement hints at deeper Web3 integration, potentially foreshadowing more NFT features on the platform. Overall, this transaction is more than an individual act—it's an industry milestone. It bridges influencers and institutions, igniting innovation discourse and propelling NFTs from speculation toward utility. Moving forward, similar events may proliferate, aiding diversified crypto asset growth. DJDOG is rebranding to KeyPro (HashKey Pro Team).
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hot take: it was almost certainly fine for Lido to get close to 33% stake and definitely bad that we (Ethereum community) reacted so hard - dual governance is great - Lido never had a super strong control over node operators
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Lido DAO FAQ

Lido is a decentralized protocol offering liquid staking services for various Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains. When users stake assets with Lido, they receive tokenized equivalents of their staked tokens on a 1:1 basis. These tokens remain liquid, allowing users to use them across various platforms.

Lido charges a 10 percent fee on staking rewards. Despite being seen by some as a drawback, this rate aligns closely with industry standards, keeping Lido competitive.

Easily buy LDO tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. OKX’s spot trading terminal includes the LDO/USDT trading pair.

You can also swap your existing cryptocurrencies, including XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK), for LDO with zero fees and no price slippage by using OKX Convert.

Currently, one Lido DAO is worth £0.66122. For answers and insight into Lido DAO's price action, you're in the right place. Explore the latest Lido DAO charts and trade responsibly with OKX.
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Thanks to the 2008 financial crisis, interest in decentralized finance boomed. Bitcoin offered a novel solution by being a secure digital asset on a decentralized network. Since then, many other tokens such as Lido DAO have been created as well.
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Dive deeper into Lido DAO

One of the most significant events in the cryptocurrency industry was Ethereum's mainnet transition to Proof of Stake (PoS). This transition raised concerns due to the 32 ETH requirement to become an Ethereum validator for staking. Lido (LDO) emerged as a liquid staking solution in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, lowering this high entrance barrier and enabling anyone to stake ETH and earn rewards.

What is Lido

Lido is a decentralized protocol offering liquid staking services for several PoS blockchains, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and Polkadot (DOT). Liquid staking addresses a critical issue in PoS staking, namely illiquidity, which occurs when assets are staked and locked, becoming inaccessible for a specific period. Lido overcomes this challenge by offering users liquidity and non-custodial staking solutions, allowing them to retain flexibility and access to their staked assets. By May 2023, Lido's total value locked (TVL) exceeded $11.7 billion, positioning it as the leading liquid staking platform.

The Lido community governs the protocol through the LDO token, empowering holders to vote on improvements, upgrades, and network parameters. This decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) also oversees insurance and development funds.

The Lido team

Lido was launched shortly after the Ethereuem merge in December 2020 by Lido DAO. Lido is governed by the community members and holders of the LDO token. Members of Lido DAO have a proven track record in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Notable contributors include Semantic VC, P2P Capital, ParaFi Capital, BitScale, Julien Bouteloup, and AAVE.

How does Lido work 

When users stake assets in Lido, they receive tokenized representations (like stETH or stDOT) in a 1:1 ratio. These tokenized assets remain liquid and accessible, allowing users to use them on other DeFi platforms, such as Maker DAO and Curve DAO. This enhanced liquidity expands users' opportunities and financial options.

LDO tokenomics

LDO is an ERC-20 token with a capped supply of 1 billion. LDO tokens are instrumental in Lido's governance; the more LDO tokens staked, the more voting power holders have in decision-making processes ranging from protocol upgrades to resource allocation.

LDO distribution

Upon launch, the 1 billion LDO tokens were distributed as follows:

  • 36.32 percent to the Lido DAO treasury
  • 22.18 percent to investors
  • 20 percent to initial Lido developers
  • 15 percent reserved for founders and future employees
  • 6.5 percent to validators and signature holders

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Market cap
£596.51M #59
Circulating supply
895.77M / 1B
All-time high
£3.015
24h volume
£82.72M
Rating
4.2 / 5
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