Northstake has expanded its Staking Vault Manager by adding Pier Two as a node operator. The move strengthens institutional access to Ethereum staking through stVaults built on Lido V3.
The integration enhances validator diversification and operational resilience. As institutional interest in Ethereum staking grows, secure and transparent infrastructure has become essential.
Strengthening the Staking Vault Manager Infrastructure
Northstake’s Staking Vault Manager (SVM) acts as a multi-operator orchestration layer. It is designed specifically for institutional requirements, including governance transparency, operational discipline, and validator diversification.
With Pier Two joining the network, Northstake broadens the pool of professional-grade node operators available within its modular staking framework. Consequently, institutions can build more resilient and configurable staking strategies.
Jesper Johansen, CEO of Northstake, noted that institutional staking mandates increasingly prioritize validator diversity and operational reliability. Therefore, adding Pier Two enhances both geographic reach and infrastructure robustness at a critical stage of Ethereum’s institutional adoption.
Pier Two’s Role in Ethereum Staking
Pier Two has been staking ETH since the launch of Ethereum’s Beacon Chain. The company continues to contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem through initiatives such as the Pectra Staking Manager and the Lean Consensus Client, Lantern (C).
Through this integration, Pier Two-operated validators become accessible within the stVault framework. As a result, institutional allocators can incorporate Pier Two into their Ethereum staking configurations while maintaining structured oversight.
Jack Deeb, Co-Founder and COO at Pier Two, emphasized the rising demand for flexibility and advanced features in staking. He added that joining Northstake’s Staking Vault Manager enables Pier Two to deliver secure and high-performance staking services to institutional clients.
Leveraging Lido V3 and stVault Architecture
Lido V3 introduces a more flexible staking architecture through stVaults. These vaults allow tailored validator selection and customizable staking strategies.
However, while customization is valuable, institutions require a compliant and production-ready operational framework. Northstake’s Staking Vault Manager addresses this challenge by combining modular vault design with a curated network of professional node operators.
This approach allows asset managers, custodians, and regulated market participants to access Ethereum staking in a diversified and secure manner.
Advancing Institutional Ethereum Staking
With Pier Two now part of its validator network, Northstake continues to scale its globally distributed, multi-operator staking platform. The expansion supports growing institutional participation in Ethereum staking by delivering configurable, transparent, and diversified infrastructure.
As Ethereum’s ecosystem evolves, institutional-grade staking solutions such as Northstake’s Staking Vault Manager are expected to play a central role in enabling secure and compliant digital asset strategies.
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