| layer | software | version | status | role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
execution
|
Nethermind
EL client — processes transactions, maintains state
|
v1.37.1 | ● online | engine_newPayloadV4 |
|
consensus
|
Lighthouse
CL client — validates blocks, participates in consensus
|
v8.1.3 | ● online | beacon node + VC |
|
DVT
|
SSV Node
Distributed Validator Technology — operator #2258
|
v2.4.2 | ● online | operator duties |
|
MEV
|
MEV-Boost
Connects validators to block builders for MEV rewards
|
v1.12 | ● online | relay middleware |
|
monitoring
|
Grafana + Prometheus
Full metrics stack with Telegram bot alerts
|
latest | ● online | metrics + alerts |
|
OS
|
Ubuntu Server
24.04 LTS — Noble Numbat
|
24.04 LTS | ● online | host OS |
Celeron: 8s avg — dangerously close to limit
Ryzen: 286ms — 2.4% of allowed time
SSV (Secret Shared Validators) is a Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) protocol that splits a validator key across multiple independent operators, eliminating single points of failure for Ethereum staking. As operator #2258, this node participates in threshold signing — no single operator holds a full validator key at any time.
Running Nethermind + Lighthouse gives this node full execution and consensus coverage. MEV-Boost is enabled so validators delegating here capture MEV rewards. If you're looking for a reliable home-operated SSV node to include in your validator cluster, get in touch or delegate directly through the SSV app.
Read the full hardware upgrade writeup
Real benchmark numbers, sync timelines, memory pressure analysis, and lessons learned from running Nethermind on two very different machines.