# Lido

rotki decodes Lido staking (ETH submitted for stETH) and stETH/wstETH wrapping, tracks your stETH and wstETH balances, and reads Lido CSM (Community Staking Module) node-operator bond balances. You choose which Ethereum RPC endpoint handles the queries.

## Features

- ETH submitted to Lido decoded as a staking deposit, with the stETH received recognised.
- stETH to wstETH wrapping and unwrapping decoded.
- stETH and wstETH balances tracked alongside the rest of your portfolio.
- Lido CSM node-operator bond balances read from the CSM accounting contract.

## Setup

1. In rotki, add your Ethereum address. stETH/wstETH balances and Lido staking events are detected automatically.
2. Open History and let the initial sync run. Lido events are decoded automatically.

## FAQ

### Which Ethereum RPC does rotki use for Lido activity?

rotki is a local application that talks directly to the Ethereum RPC endpoint you configure - the public default, a third-party provider, or your own node. The query goes from your computer to that endpoint without passing through any rotki-operated server.

### Are Lido CSM bonds tracked?

Yes. rotki reads your node-operator bond balance from the Lido CSM accounting contract.

### How are staking rewards reflected?

Lido rewards accrue through stETH rebases, so they are reflected in your stETH balance over time and carried into your balance history.