Obol
AuditedVerifiedObol is the leading Ethereum Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) protocol. Charon middleware lets a cluster of independent operators run a single fault-tolerant validator using threshold signatures.
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The Problem
Single-operator Ethereum validators are a single point of failure: hardware downtime, client bugs, or operator key compromise can lead to slashing or missed rewards, and the staking validator set is concentrated among a handful of large operators.
The Solution
Obol's Distributed Validator Technology lets a cluster of independent node operators jointly run one validator using threshold BLS signatures. The validator tolerates operator failures and removes any single point of trust.
Why it Matters
Co-pioneered DVT alongside SSV. Charon is the most widely-integrated DVT middleware (Lido CSM, EtherFi, Stakewise, Swell, Renzo). Obol Splits is the only immutable on-chain reward distribution stack purpose-built for DVT clusters.
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What is Obol?+
Obol is a Staking protocol operating on Ethereum, Gnosis. Obol is the leading Ethereum Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) protocol. Charon middleware lets a cluster of independent operators run a single fault-tolerant validator using threshold signatures.
How does Obol work?+
Obol's Distributed Validator Technology lets a cluster of independent node operators jointly run one validator using threshold BLS signatures. The validator tolerates operator failures and removes any single point of trust.
Is Obol safe?+
DeFi Sentinel rates Obol AA with a safety score of 86/100, indicating very low risk. The score reflects five risk dimensions: smart contract & technical risk, economic design & market risk, governance & centralization, sustainability & competitive position, and reputation & social trust. Obol has 6 audits on record. DeFi Sentinel's analysis flagged 3 medium, 5 low risk alerts across Smart Contract & Technical Risk, Economic Design & Market Risk, Governance & Centralization and Sustainability & Competitive Position. As with all DeFi protocols, residual risk remains and users should review the full risk breakdown before depositing.
What is the safety score of Obol?+
Obol has a DeFi Sentinel safety score of 86/100 (rating AA), last updated May 21, 2026. The score is computed across smart contract & technical risk (30%), economic design & market risk (25%), governance & centralization (20%), sustainability & competitive position (15%), and reputation & social trust (10%).
Which chains does Obol support?+
Obol is deployed on Ethereum, Gnosis.
Has Obol been audited?+
Yes. Obol has 6 audit reports on record from firms including Quantstamp, Sigma Prime, Trail of Bits. Audit reports and dates are linked under the Resources tab on this page.