What does Lido’s targeted rsETH fix mean for LDO and EarnETH holders?
Tech What does Lidos targeted rsETH fix mean for LDO and EarnETH holders? As DeFi United works to restore rsETH backing, Lido DAO [LDO] proposes a targeted fix to protect Lido Earn ETH [EarnETH] vault users from leftover losses. The EarnETH vault holds about 9% exposure, roughly $21.6 million, while residual losses are estimated at 400–600 ETH. These losses fall below the 1% trigger tied to the $3 million first-loss buffer, which leaves a gap in protection. This situation emerges because external parties resolve the main loss, yet smaller impacts remain. Source: Lido Finance on X To address this, Lido proposes a one-time threshold adjustment to cover these amounts. This move aims to preserve user trust and prevent lingering losses. If accepted, confidence may stabilize, while a limited scope helps contain broader protocol risk. Treasury intervention tests Lidos resilience and limits Beyond immediate user protection, Lidos response begins to test the strength and limits of its treasury. Following the rsETH shock, the DAO allocated up to 2,500 stETH, which equaled about $5 million, to stabilize affected positions and prevent forced liquidations. This move happens because external risks have spilled into integrated products, which require internal support. While the treasury stands at nearly $94 million, this allocation remains relatively small. However, it