# DIP (DAO Improvement) **URL:** https://forum.ssv.network/c/proposal/dip/42.md [Latest](https://forum.ssv.network/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ssv.network/categories.md) --- ## [About the DIP (DAO Improvement) category](https://forum.ssv.network/t/about-the-dip-dao-improvement-category/849)
**Author:** [@nick](https://forum.ssv.network/u/nick)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [\[DIP-51\] DAO Delegation Revision #1 | Introducing Auto-Delegation, Community Score, and Delegation Portal](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-51-dao-delegation-revision-1-introducing-auto-delegation-community-score-and-delegation-portal/2158)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-51-dao-delegation-revision-1-introducing-auto-delegation-community-score-and-delegation-portal/2158 "2026-09-14T18:51:26Z")
Abstract This proposal updates the DAO’s delegation framework to enhance decentralization, simplify operations, and combat voting fatigue. By implementing Auto-Delegation, the DAO simplifies and automates operations and… --- ## [⚠️ Are you an Incentivized Mainnet Program (IMP) participant? ⚠️](https://forum.ssv.network/t/are-you-an-incentivized-mainnet-program-imp-participant/2156)
**Author:** [@chuygarcia](https://forum.ssv.network/u/chuygarcia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/are-you-an-incentivized-mainnet-program-imp-participant/2156 "2026-08-17T23:55:29Z")
:warning: Are you an Incentivized Mainnet Program (IMP) participant? :warning: This is a reminder that SSV Cluster IMP rewards are no longer active, but these will remain available to claim until January 2nd, 2027. If y… --- ## [\[DIP-58\] - Incentivized Mainnet Program - Revision #6](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-58-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-6/2147)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-58-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-6/2147 "2026-07-07T13:34:12Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal aims to reduce the floor price introduced by the Incentivized Mainnet Program (IMP) from the originally defined 10 USD per SSV to 8 USD per SSV. Motivation Since the passing of the Incenti… --- ## [\[DIP-57\] - Incentivized Mainnet Program - Revision #5](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-57-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-5/2140)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-57-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-5/2140 "2026-06-16T05:05:55Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal ends Incentivized Mainnet Program (IMP) incentives for clusters that pay the network fee in SSV on June 30th, 2026. July 2026 will be a transition period. Any SSV Cluster that migrates to … --- ## [\[DIP-52\] SSV Network Asset Management Policy](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-52-ssv-network-asset-management-policy/2118)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-52-ssv-network-asset-management-policy/2118 "2026-04-25T13:47:41Z")
Abstract The DAO Asset Management Policy (“Policy”) introduces a structured Asset Management Framework to responsibly manage the treasury, ensuring long-term sustainability and transparency, and aligning the SSV DAO with… --- ## [\[DIP-56\] Anchor Client Continued Development and Maintenance (2026-2027)](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-56-anchor-client-continued-development-and-maintenance-2026-2027/2112)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-56-anchor-client-continued-development-and-maintenance-2026-2027/2112 "2026-07-23T16:12:17Z")
Proposal Summary The ssv.network DAO proposes to enter into a two-year agreement between the SSV Foundation and Sigma Prime for the continued maintenance and strategic development of the Anchor client, the second client … --- ## [\[DIP-55\] Adding ENS names for the Core Protocol Contracts for increased Security and Verification](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-55-adding-ens-names-for-the-core-protocol-contracts-for-increased-security-and-verification/2110)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-55-adding-ens-names-for-the-core-protocol-contracts-for-increased-security-and-verification/2110 "2026-03-28T01:55:42Z")
Abstract To mitigate security risks ahead of the launch of SSV Staking, this proposal advocates integrating Ethereum Name Service (ENS) with the protocol’s core smart contracts. By mapping complex contract addresses to r… --- ## [\[DIP-54\] Soft Fee Floor for Public Operators and OC Policy Authority](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-54-soft-fee-floor-for-public-operators-and-oc-policy-authority/2109)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-54-soft-fee-floor-for-public-operators-and-oc-policy-authority/2109 "2026-03-31T14:47:47Z")
Proposal Summary If this proposal were to pass the ssv.network DAO Operator Committee (OC) will be able to request from SSV Labs to filter public operators based on a minimum operator fee decided on by the OC. The initia… --- ## [\[DIP-50\] Introduction of Effective Balance Oracles, Effective Balance Accounting, ETH-denominated Payments, and SSV Staking](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-50-introduction-of-effective-balance-oracles-effective-balance-accounting-eth-denominated-payments-and-ssv-staking/2106)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-50-introduction-of-effective-balance-oracles-effective-balance-accounting-eth-denominated-payments-and-ssv-staking/2106 "2026-03-19T14:47:39Z")
Proposal Summary The ssv.network DAO (“DAO”) proposes introducing SSV Staking as part of a broader set of protocol upgrades designed to support ETH-denominated payments and native effective balance accounting within the … --- ## [\[DIP-53\] - Amendment to DIP 31 and repealment of DIP-46 - Development Effort & Budget for DVT and Compose Adjustment](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-53-amendment-to-dip-31-and-repealment-of-dip-46-development-effort-budget-for-dvt-and-compose-adjustment/2104)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-53-amendment-to-dip-31-and-repealment-of-dip-46-development-effort-budget-for-dvt-and-compose-adjustment/2104 "2026-05-15T05:16:47Z")
Summary Back in April of 2025, the DAO discussed \[DIP-31\] Development Roadmap for 2025-mid-2026 by SSV Labs (hereinafter “DIP-31”). The roadmap discussed was well underway prior to April 2025, in terms of research and pr… --- ## [\[DIP-47\] Grant Program, GC, and OC Committee Revisions #1](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-47-grant-program-gc-and-oc-committee-revisions-1/2070)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-47-grant-program-gc-and-oc-committee-revisions-1/2070 "2025-12-13T08:15:15Z")
Abstract This proposal outlines essential revisions to the SSV Network’s Grants Program and its associated committee, the Grants Committee (GC), in response to the strategic shift. The document details changes to the GC’… --- ## [\[DIP-41\] ssv.network DAO Four-Year Budget (2024-2028) Revision #1](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-41-ssv-network-dao-four-year-budget-2024-2028-revision-1/2034)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-41-ssv-network-dao-four-year-budget-2024-2028-revision-1/2034 "2025-11-05T14:05:58Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal suggests that the \[DIP-26\] ssv.network DAO Four-Year Budget (2024-2028) (hereinafter: “DIP-26”) be revised, by adding one tier to the bottom of the Reserve Track, so that the ssv.network DA… --- ## [\[DIP-46\] Amendment to \[DIP-31\] (Development Roadmap for 2025-mid-2026 by SSV Labs)](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-46-amendment-to-dip-31-development-roadmap-for-2025-mid-2026-by-ssv-labs/2026)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-46-amendment-to-dip-31-development-roadmap-for-2025-mid-2026-by-ssv-labs/2026 "2025-10-16T16:09:46Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal suggests that the \[DIP-31\] Development Roadmap for 2025-mid-2026 by SSV Labs (hereinafter: “DIP-31”) section regarding SSV 2.0 be amended as a consequence of the \[DIP-31\] research completed… --- ## [\[DIP-36\] Integrated Community Management and new (Verified) Operator Committee Mandate](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-36-integrated-community-management-and-new-verified-operator-committee-mandate/2024)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-36-integrated-community-management-and-new-verified-operator-committee-mandate/2024 "2025-11-25T08:49:10Z")
Abstract This proposal, DIP-36, outlines a restructuring of community management and the Verified Operator Committee (VOC) within the SSV DAO. It suggests transferring the operational aspects of the VOC’s mandate to the … --- ## [\[DIP-40\] Introducing “Split Delegation” and Optimized Voting Parameters](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-40-introducing-split-delegation-and-optimized-voting-parameters/2011)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-40-introducing-split-delegation-and-optimized-voting-parameters/2011 "2025-10-16T15:18:48Z")
Abstract and Motivation This proposal outlines a new delegation strategy, “Split Delegation”, designed to enhance decentralization and improve the efficiency of the delegation and voting process within the DAO. Split Del… --- ## [\[DIP-39\] Incentivized Mainnet Program - Revision #4](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-39-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-4/2006)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-39-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-4/2006 "2025-09-12T13:04:39Z")
Summary This proposal aims to continue the adoption of DVT and the use of ssv.network by the Ethereum ecosystem at large by prolonging the existing Incentivized Mainnet Program (hereinafter: “IMP”) until December 31st 20… --- ## [\[DIP-43\] SSV Foundation Transparency Policy](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-43-ssv-foundation-transparency-policy/2002)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-43-ssv-foundation-transparency-policy/2002 "2025-10-08T23:58:54Z")
Summary This proposal aims to establish an Oversight Committee (hereafter: “FOC”) for the SSV Foundation (hereafter: “Foundation”). Motivation Ever since the inception of the Foundation, the DAO has chosen to shift much… --- ## [\[DIP-42\] SSV Foundation business development budget](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-42-ssv-foundation-business-development-budget/2001)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-42-ssv-foundation-business-development-budget/2001 "2025-09-10T16:00:06Z")
Summary This proposal aims to establish a business development budget, administered by the SSV Foundation (hereafter: “Foundation”). Motivation Ever since the inception of the ssv.network DAO (hereinafter: “DAO”) the DA… --- ## [\[DIP-44\] Re-Evaluation of Liquidation Collateral and Network Fee Parameters](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-44-re-evaluation-of-liquidation-collateral-and-network-fee-parameters/2000)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-44-re-evaluation-of-liquidation-collateral-and-network-fee-parameters/2000 "2025-09-15T01:43:27Z")
It has been two years since the original framework for DAO-controlled network parameters was proposed and adopted. While most variables have since been updated, liquidation collateral parameters and the network fee formu… --- ## [\[DIP-38\] Incentivized Mainnet Program Exception for Lido Curated Operators](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-38-incentivized-mainnet-program-exception-for-lido-curated-operators/1972)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-38-incentivized-mainnet-program-exception-for-lido-curated-operators/1972 "2025-07-24T14:24:39Z")
Abstract and Motivation Following the Lido DAO’s decision to permit Curated Operators to utilize Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), an exception to the Incentivized Mainnet Program (IMP) is required to distribute in… --- ## [\[DIP-37\] Increase of validator limit per operator](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-37-increase-of-validator-limit-per-operator/1956)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-37-increase-of-validator-limit-per-operator/1956 "2025-07-11T02:08:13Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal, if passed, will require the ssv.network DAO Multi-Sig Committee (hereinafter: “MC”) to batch and execute relevant transactions to update relevant smart contracts to enable operators on the… --- ## [\[DIP-32\] Revision of DAO Governance, Committees, and Budget](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-32-revision-of-dao-governance-committees-and-budget/1919)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-32-revision-of-dao-governance-committees-and-budget/1919 "2025-06-18T12:29:00Z")
Abstract This proposal addresses necessary updates to the SSV DAO’s Governance, Budget, and Guidelines, reflecting the DAO’s maturation. With the upcoming SSV 2.0 and current market conditions, strategic adjustments are … --- ## [\[DIP-35\] Amendment of the \[DIP-28\] budget | Project Promotion Roadmap](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-35-amendment-of-the-dip-28-budget-project-promotion-roadmap/1909)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-35-amendment-of-the-dip-28-budget-project-promotion-roadmap/1909 "2025-04-30T20:19:46Z")
Proposal Summary It is proposed to the ssv.network DAO (hereinafter: “DAO”) to amend the budget for marketing expenses listed under \[DIP-28\] by adding an additional 487.000 USD to the already passed budget. This will all… --- ## [\[DIP-34\] Incentivized Mainnet Program - Revision #3](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-34-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-3/1908)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-34-incentivized-mainnet-program-revision-3/1908 "2025-05-13T14:39:06Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal introduces a comprehensive update to the Incentivized Mainnet Program (hereinafter: “IMP”), including a new tiered reward structure, revised eligibility conditions, and adjustments to the d… --- ## [\[DIP-31\] Development Roadmap for 2025-mid-2026 by SSV Labs](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-31-development-roadmap-for-2025-mid-2026-by-ssv-labs/1907)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-31-development-roadmap-for-2025-mid-2026-by-ssv-labs/1907 "2025-05-04T16:12:44Z")
Proposal Summary SSV Labs is proposing to the ssv.network DAO (hereinafter: “DAO”) to continue engaging SSV Labs for the Development of the ssv.network protocol and the promotion of the project. Motivation Whereas ssv.n… --- ## [\[DIP-33\] Network Fee Changes and Amendment to DIP-11 Mainnet Proposal](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-33-network-fee-changes-and-amendment-to-dip-11-mainnet-proposal/1902)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-33-network-fee-changes-and-amendment-to-dip-11-mainnet-proposal/1902 "2025-05-03T09:39:00Z")
Abstract \[DIP-33\] proposes changes to the calculation of the Network Fee update as outlined in DIP-11 to address issues caused by market volatility and fluctuating fees. It introduces a minimum 14-day notice for fee upda… --- ## [Establishing a Hard Cap on SSV Token Supply](https://forum.ssv.network/t/establishing-a-hard-cap-on-ssv-token-supply/1897)
**Author:** [@YunTing](https://forum.ssv.network/u/YunTing)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/establishing-a-hard-cap-on-ssv-token-supply/1897 "2025-09-03T14:42:51Z")
Summary of Proposal This proposal advocates for setting a fixed maximum supply for SSV tokens to prevent unlimited inflation, which devalues holdings and undermines long-term sustainability. Currently, SSV has no hard c… --- ## [\[DIP-30\] Incentivized Mainnet Exception for Lido CSM/SDVT Participants and Updated Terms for IMP](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-30-incentivized-mainnet-exception-for-lido-csm-sdvt-participants-and-updated-terms-for-imp/1859)
**Author:** [@BenAffleck](https://forum.ssv.network/u/BenAffleck)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-30-incentivized-mainnet-exception-for-lido-csm-sdvt-participants-and-updated-terms-for-imp/1859 "2025-03-26T09:56:14Z")
Abstract and Motivation Following the recent Lido DAO vote to expand the scope of the Decentralized Validator Vault (DVV) by including Community Staking Module (hereinafter: “CSM”) validators into the framework, an excep… --- ## [\[DIP-29\] Increase of validator limit per operator](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-29-increase-of-validator-limit-per-operator/1793)
**Author:** [@Ivan](https://forum.ssv.network/u/Ivan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.ssv.network/t/dip-29-increase-of-validator-limit-per-operator/1793 "2025-02-23T12:18:08Z")
Proposal Summary This proposal, if passed, will require the ssv.network DAO Multi-Sig Committee (hereinafter: “MC”) to batch and execute relevant transactions to update relevant smart contracts to enable operators on th… [Next page](https://forum.ssv.network/c/proposal/dip/42.md?page=1)