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Stereum

Stereum is an open-source toolkit that simplifies setting up and managing Ethereum nodes, supporting solo staking and integrations like Lido’s Community Staking Module (CSM).

It provides an intuitive UI and automation tools, making node deployment and maintenance more accessible for validators.

Full Node Setup​

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To use Stereum your machine must be running Ubuntu. Follow the official installation guide here.

Video Guide​

Configure Passwordless Sudo​

Stereum requires passwordless sudo access to function properly. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the /etc/sudoers file
sudo visudo
  1. Add this line under #includedir /etc/sudoers.d (replace <username> with your user):
<username> ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
  1. Then log out and back in. Verify with:
sudo -l

If no password is requested, you’re all set.

Download the Stereum Launcher​

Visit stereum.net and download the launcher for your OS.

Download the Stereum Launcher

Configure the Stereum Launcher to run Lido CSM​

Open the launcher, add your server’s SSH credentials, you can save them for future use.

Configure Stereum Launcher

At login, choose One-click installation:

One-click Installation

Select Ethereum → CSM as your use case (we recommend testing on a testnet first):

Select Use Case

Next, pick execution, consensus, and validator clients, as well as a sync mode (Checkpoint Sync is recommended) and MEV-Boost relays from the Lido-vetted relay list:

Services Installation Options

Once confirmed, Stereum will install all services automatically.

Check Your Setup and Upload Validator Keys​

In the launcher’s Setup view, verify these services are running:

  • Execution, consensus, and validator clients
  • Flashbots MEV-Boost
  • Lido Keys API & Validator Ejector
  • Prometheus, Grafana, CSM Monitoring, and IPFS

Check Services Logs

Confirm your validator client’s fee recipient is the Lido Execution Layer Rewards Vault:

Verify Fee Recipient Setting

If everything looks good, you’re ready to import your keys:

  1. Open the Staking tab.
  2. Drag & drop your keystore files.
  3. Select the validator client configured with the Lido vault as the fee recipient.
  4. Enter your keystore password and click ✓.

After import, you’ll see your validator in the UI:

Staking Tab Import View

Generate Validator Keys​

Follow the Generating Validator Keys guide and ensure you set the correct withdrawal address.

Keep your clients up to date​

To keep your clients and other packages up to date for network upgrades, security releases or minor improvements please follow this guide.