We adopt SSV as the DVT stack for our StakeWise operator: Enhanced security for Ethereum staking
At Stakely, we continue to build an increasingly secure staking infrastructure aligned with Ethereum’s decentralization principles.
That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve adopted Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) in our StakeWise operator through SSV Network. This deployment allows us to run validators with higher fault tolerance, high availability, and more secure key management.
In this article, we explain why this integration matters, how it improves the Ethereum ecosystem, and most importantly, how it benefits you as a staker.
What does DVT bring to a StakeWise operator?
Traditionally, a validator relies on a single instance and a single key. This introduces a single point of failure: any downtime, mishandling, or key compromise can result in inactivity or slashing.
With DVT, validator responsibilities are distributed across multiple nodes that act in coordination. The validator key is split into shares (t-of-n model), meaning no single node can sign on its own. The group collaborates to produce valid signatures once quorum is reached, keeping the validator active even if some nodes fail or go offline.
Why SSV?
Among the various DVT solutions available, SSV Network stands out for its natively distributed approach, its proven track record in production environments, and a constantly evolving, active community.
Its architecture allows multiple independent operators (or clusters managed by a single operator) to participate in the same validator using BLS key shares and a Byzantine fault-tolerant (BFT) coordination mechanism that ensures consistency before any signature is issued.
We’ve tested this approach in test environments and brought it into production with stable, predictable results in terms of performance and reliability.
What does this mean for Stakely stakers on StakeWise?
- More resilience: the validator keeps running even if part of the node group fails.
- Lower operational risk: there’s no single machine or process whose failure can stop the validator.
- Reinforced key management: keys are never stored in full on a single node.
- No action required on your part: if you’re already staking with Stakely through our StakeWise Vault, there’s nothing you need to change. Your ETH is already being validated with DVT technology.
Ready to stake ETH with more security than ever? Start by depositing into our StakeWise Vault and join our staker community today.
