<img src="https://static.sosovalue.com/sosovalue/2025/05/20/cb5b550e-ccca-49c8-b6b2-7b27f5d1cdcb.png"><h4>Protocol update, over the last two&nbsp;weeks:</h4><p>+ rETH supply grew <strong>0.4%</strong> to&nbsp;<strong>414,130.</strong></p><p>+ Pending/active minipool count decreased -<strong>0.6%</strong> to&nbsp;<strong>20,819.</strong></p><p>+ Node operator count increased <strong>0.2%</strong> to&nbsp;<strong>3,931.</strong></p><h4>Smart Node:</h4><p>+ Manual updates are recommended for some Nimbus and Prysm users, check out the Discord for more details &amp; support if required: (<a href="https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1370072016979230780">https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1370072016979230780</a>).</p><h4>R&amp;D:</h4><p>+ Progress continues on the Saturn upgrade, with work ongoing for the devnet-3 release, and initial discussions commencing with auditors.</p><h4>Governance:</h4><p>+ Two oDAO nodes have been voluntarily exited, with a third to leave shortly. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to disable the pDAO guardian in the near future: (<a href="https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163979141545995/1372463212217503785">https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163979141545995/1372463212217503785</a>).</p><p>+ There was some discussion on RPIP-71, guaranteed rETH redemption at the protocol rate: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/rpip-71-reth-withdrawal-liquidity-via-eip-7002-i-e-forced-exits/3622">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/rpip-71-reth-withdrawal-liquidity-via-eip-7002-i-e-forced-exits/3622</a>).</p><p>+ A series of polls seek feedback on future protocol funding: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/protocol-funding-in-saturn-i-and-beyond/3555/8">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/protocol-funding-in-saturn-i-and-beyond/3555/8</a>).</p><p>+ A report about MEV theft &amp; neglected revenue was shared: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/mev-theft-and-neglected-revenue-within-rocket-pool-round-15-gmc-grant-report/3614">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/mev-theft-and-neglected-revenue-within-rocket-pool-round-15-gmc-grant-report/3614</a>).</p><p>+ The latest IMC &amp; pDAO budget and reporting is now available: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/imc-period-35-report-period-36-budget/3615">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/imc-period-35-report-period-36-budget/3615</a>), (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/pdao-2025-04-10-2025-05-08-treasury-report/3613">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/pdao-2025–04–10–2025–05–08-treasury-report/3613</a>).</p><p>+ The GMC shared an update on ongoing bounties: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/gmc-bounty-updates-may-2025/3612">https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/gmc-bounty-updates-may-2025/3612</a>).</p><p>+ The GMC opened Round 25 of Grants, Bounties, &amp; Retrospectives: (<a href="https://dao.rocketpool.net/tag/gmc_round_25">https://dao.rocketpool.net/tag/gmc_round_25</a>).</p><h4>Integrations:</h4><p>+ rETH is now available on Ronin Chain, with various ways to earn DeFi rewards: (<a href="https://x.com/Ronin_Network/status/1924680518790168624">https://x.com/Ronin_Network/status/1924680518790168624</a>).</p><p>+ Liquity re-launched their v2 release which includes rETH as collateral: (<a href="https://x.com/LiquityProtocol/status/1924465010925056106">https://x.com/LiquityProtocol/status/1924465010925056106</a>).</p><p>+ A DeFi protocol is offering rewards on Arbitrum for rETH liquid stakers: (<a href="https://x.com/RP_Intern/status/1923651692060360988">https://x.com/RP_Intern/status/1923651692060360988</a>).</p><p>+ DeFi rewards are also available for rETH liquid stakers on Base: (<a href="https://x.com/drjasper_eth/status/1922681693007237121">https://x.com/drjasper_eth/status/1922681693007237121</a>).</p><h4>Media &amp; Marketing:</h4><p>+ RPL has a new exchange listing: (<a href="https://x.com/Tap_Fintech/status/1920872301777568069">https://x.com/Tap_Fintech/status/1920872301777568069</a>).</p><p>+ Mav joined a Twitter/X space with a crypto finance company: (<a href="https://x.com/CoinRabbitLoans/status/1920125808250655164">https://x.com/CoinRabbitLoans/status/1920125808250655164</a>).</p><p>+ Langers joined a Pectra livestream: (<a href="https://x.com/Rocket_Pool/status/1919694994790621651">https://x.com/Rocket_Pool/status/1919694994790621651</a>).</p><h4>About Rocket&nbsp;Pool:</h4><p>Rocket Pool is Ethereum’s most decentralised liquid staking protocol. Its 3,200+ worldwide node operators have staked over 700,000 ETH representing over 3% of all Ethereum staked. Liquid stakers can participate by depositing as little as 0.01 ETH to receive the rETH liquid staking token. Rocket Pool is a fully non-custodial solution, and its node operators are economically aligned to perform well for stakers. Joining as a node operator is fully permissionless and requires just 8 ETH (instead of 32). A boosted ROI is provided from both operator commission plus RPL rewards. The Rocket Pool team have been in the staking space since its inception in 2016, which gives them a pedigree and track record without peer. Comments and views expressed in this content do not constitute any kind of advice, financial or otherwise.</p><img><p><a href="https://medium.com/rocket-pool/bi-weekly-update-20-may-2025-1b64b2bcfc80">Bi-weekly update, 20 May 2025</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/rocket-pool">Rocket Pool</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>