Launchnodes CSM Node operation is easy and cost-effective using AWS. Run your CSM validator nodes in your AWS infrastructure while connecting to Launchnodes' MEV-enabled Beacon and Execution layer clients. This removes the technical complexity and cost barrier associated with becoming a Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) node operator.
Launchnodes Beacon nodes run MEV Boost and are connected to profitable, non-censoring relays. This setup streamlines node operation, maximizes staking rewards, and supports Lido's goal of decentralizing Ethereum staking.
The Lido Community Staking Module allows individual validators and node operators to contribute directly to the Lido network. Launchnodes' CSM solution addresses high cost and complexity challenges through an easy-to-use UI that removes the need for blockchain expertise or command-line interface (CLI).
You deploy validator nodes in your own AWS account, giving you exclusive access and control, while Launchnodes manages high-performance execution and consensus clients.
Key Features:
Seamless Integration:
Connect to Launchnodes' high-availability Beacon and Execution Layer clients
Designed for performance and resilience
Simple Setup:
Launch CSM validator nodes with a secure, guided user interface
No command-line skills needed
Single dashboard for monitoring infrastructure and on-chain performance
MEV-Enabled:
MEV Boost preconfigured
Connects to top-performing, censorship-resistant relays
Cost-Efficient:
Approximately $262.8/year per validator node on your AWS infrastructure
Scale from 1 to 20+ nodes based on your needs
High Availability & Performance:
Beacon nodes support no more than 500 validators for optimal load balancing
Hosted in Tier 1 SOC 2-compliant data centers (AWS, GCP, and bare metal)
Operational Simplicity:
Automated deployment and configuration
Full visibility and node management through a dashboard UI
Benefits
Low-cost, scalable staking infrastructure
Increased security and control by running in your own AWS environment
Professional monitoring and alerting
Resilient and compliant infrastructure across continents and providers
Client diversity with Prysm support (Teku and others coming soon)
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You pay by container hours, so billing tracks the actual time your CSM node software runs. This usage-based model has one dimension and no fixed tiers or instance sizes to choose from. Charges accrue continuously while the container operates and stop when you shut it down. The node runs in your own AWS account, so AWS infrastructure costs are separate from this hourly software charge. You can scale from one to twenty nodes based on your needs, and each running node adds to your total container hours.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does one container hour represent for billing?
One container hour is one hour that your CSM node software runs in a container on your AWS infrastructure. Billing counts each running node's active time. If you run more than one node, each node's hours add to your total. Charges stop when you shut the container down.
Am I charged when my node container is stopped or the stack is deleted?
Software charges accrue only while the container runs. When you shut down or safely delete your stack, container-hour charges stop. Underlying AWS resources you keep, such as storage, may still incur separate AWS fees. The software meter tracks running time only.
Are the AWS infrastructure costs included in the container-hour charge?
No. The container-hour charge covers the CSM node software only. The node runs in your own AWS account, so you pay AWS separately for the compute, storage, and other resources it uses. Running the node yourself gives you exclusive access and control over that infrastructure.
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Lido CSM node operation is easy and cost effective using AWS. Run your Lido CSM node on AWS infrastructure you own and control and use Launchnodes' beacon and execution layer nodes to remove the cost and technical complexity of becoming a Lido CSM node operator. This is designed to streamline technical management and reduce costs for CSM node operators, enabling you to focus on maximising your Ethereum staking rewards.
This product has charges associated with it for seller support. This VM provides you full Ethereum node with PoS (Proof-of-Stake). It has out of box setup for Ethereum which includes Geth (Go based ethereum implementation), Lighthouse (Consensus Client) and synced ledger (updated on monthly basis). The Ethereum ledger is synced till the VM publishing date making it easier and faster for you to fully sync the ledger .
Launchnodes provides an always on Prysm Validator Node with a user-friendly interface, making Solo Staking on Ethereum simple. The node connects to a Beacon node and Execution layer client by default, reducing infrastructure costs for solo stakers.
This product has charges associated with the provision and deployment of the application and AMI support. Hardhat is an Ethereum development environment for professionals. It facilitates performing frequent tasks, such as running tests, automatically checking code for mistakes or interacting with a smart contract.
Our validator Concierge Service supports individuals, engineering teams and organizations by providing end to end support to set up a validator nodes in their own infrastructure or AWS account and solo stake Ethereum. This service also allows Launchnodes to review your node set up if you purchased a Launchnodes validator node.
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