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SSV Network Unveils ETH-Denominated Staking Model with cSSV Token

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Jessie A Ellis
Jan 27, 2026 14:41

SSV Network proposes major protocol overhaul shifting to ETH-based fees, introducing cSSV staking token and effective balance accounting for post-Pectra validators.

SSV Network has proposed a fundamental redesign of its fee structure and staking mechanics, shifting from SSV-denominated payments to an ETH-centric model that would allow token holders to earn protocol fees directly in ETH. The proposal, currently under DAO review, introduces cSSV—a new ERC-20 token representing staked SSV positions.

The timing matters. SSV has grown into the second-largest staking infrastructure on Ethereum according to Rated Network data, yet its token economics haven’t reflected that growth. The SSV/ETH price volatility has forced repeated parameter adjustments, creating friction for operators trying to manage their runway.

How the New Model Works

Under the proposed system, operators and the protocol would collect fees directly in ETH rather than SSV. Each validator cluster gets tagged with an accounting denomination—either SSV or ETH—with the network expected to favor ETH-denominated clusters over time.

SSV holders can stake tokens in a new contract and receive cSSV at a 1:1 ratio. These stakers earn pro-rata shares of ETH fees based on their portion of total staked SSV. Rewards accrue to wallets holding cSSV and can be claimed anytime without unstaking.

There’s a governance hook too. Stakers must delegate voting power, which determines the composition of the Effective Balance Oracle set. Initially, delegation splits evenly across DAO-elected oracles, with plans to move toward permissionless oracle selection later.

Why Effective Balance Changes Everything

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade raised maximum effective balance per validator from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH. That’s a 64x increase in potential stake per validator key. SSV’s original accounting model charged fees per validator count, not actual stake—meaning large consolidated validators would be dramatically undercharged.

The fix: new variables called clusterEB and operatorEB that track cumulative effective balance across validators. Fees now scale with actual stake rather than key count.

Since validator balances live on Ethereum’s consensus layer and can’t be queried directly by smart contracts, SSV will deploy Effective Balance Oracles. These off-chain services scan validators, read beacon chain balances, and propose on-chain updates when changes exceed DAO-set thresholds.

Liquidation Gets More Capital-Efficient

With fees, collateral, and liquidations all denominated in ETH, the risk profile for clusters drops significantly. The proposal suggests liquidation parameters can be “significantly more capital-efficient while maintaining safety”—though specific numbers weren’t disclosed.

For Incentivized Mainnet participants, the changes create a split: ETH-denominated clusters won’t have network fees deducted from IM rewards, while legacy SSV clusters continue under the existing deduction model.

What Comes Next

This remains a DAO proposal, not a done deal. The SSV community is actively debating implementation details on the governance forum. Notably, Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT integration for Ethereum just five days ago on January 22, potentially signaling broader protocol-level support for distributed validator technology.

SSV Network launched on Ethereum mainnet in December 2023 and has since captured significant market share in staking infrastructure. With ETH trading around $2,917 as of January 27, the shift to ETH-denominated fees could simplify accounting for the growing number of operators building on the protocol.

The DAO vote timeline hasn’t been announced, but stakers and operators should monitor the forum discussions—this proposal would fundamentally change how value flows through SSV’s infrastructure.

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Source: https://blockchain.news/news/ssv-network-eth-staking-cssv-token-proposal

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