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Obol is a decentralized infrastructure project focused on enhancing the security and resilience of Ethereum staking and other Proof of Stake networks. The primary mission of the project is to address the risks associated with centralized staking by introducing Distributed Validator Technology. This technology allows a single validator to be operated by a group of independent nodes rather than a single point of failure. By distributing validator responsibilities across multiple participants, the network becomes more fault-tolerant and resistant to slashing or downtime. The project is developed by Obol Labs and features a modular framework known as the Obol Stack. One of its core components is Charon, a middleware client that enables nodes to communicate and reach consensus within a distributed validator cluster. Other tools include the Distributed Validator Launchpad for setting up these clusters and Obol Splits, which are smart contracts designed to distribute rewards fairly among participants in a group. The OBOL token serves as the native utility and governance asset for the Obol Collective ecosystem. Its primary roles include: Governance: Token holders can participate in the decision-making process by delegating their voting power to representatives. These representatives vote on protocol upgrades, roadmap adjustments, and the allocation of ecosystem resources. Retroactive Funding: The token is used to reward individuals and projects that have contributed to the growth and development of the ecosystem through a community-driven voting process. Staking and Security: Users can stake their tokens to support the network and earn rewards. This mechanism helps align the interests of participants with the long-term health of the decentralized operator ecosystem. Ecosystem Integration: The token is designed to be integrated into broader decentralized finance applications, serving as a collateral asset or being used in liquidity and lending protocols. The Obol project aims to empower at-home node operators and smaller entities to compete with large-scale professional operators by lowering technical and financial barriers. It is widely supported by major staking protocols that use its technology to further decentralize their own validator sets. While currently centered on Ethereum, the project intends to expand its distributed validator solutions to other blockchains and decentralized infrastructure networks in the future. Learn more

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