# SSV Developer ecosystem update 01

## Highlights

**Awesome-ssv developer playground**

Introducing an awesome-ssv playground where you can spin up a working LSD in minutes and find useful dev tools.

[https://github.com/bloxapp/awesome-ssv](https://github.com/bloxapp/awesome-ssv)

Includes

* Overview of solutions build on ssv that will help you build
* Minimalistic staking pool
* smart contracts - to pool ETH, mint LSD
* ssvETH LSD
* Staking pool
* Backend - python script
* To monitor staking pool
* to generate & split & deposit & activate validators
* Frontend
* To quickly iterate / test

What can you do with it?

* Test your own flavour of LSD
* Explore new innovative uses of SSV
* Create your own LSD flavor or special SSV solution
* Create a PR + push it and share it with the community

## Protocol

Node specification was released, making it easy for anyone to build ssv node

[https://blog.ssv.network/the-official-ssv-node-spec-cb7e5cb921b1](https://blog.ssv.network/the-official-ssv-node-spec-cb7e5cb921b1)

Node update, aligning the code the ssv node specification

[https://blog.ssv.network/get-ready-for-shifu-v2-multi-duty-feb-2023-5166753a2c94](https://blog.ssv.network/get-ready-for-shifu-v2-multi-duty-feb-2023-5166753a2c94)

## Dev Resources

Maintained list of useful tools and repos

[https://github.com/bloxapp/awesome-ssv](https://github.com/bloxapp/awesome-ssv)

### Validator key splitting / distributor (key shares creation)

* [SSV Keys - validator key splitting tool by Blox](https://github.com/bloxapp/ssv-keys) `MIT | JS`
* [SSV Keys Go implementation by ChainUp](https://github.com/duktig666/ssv-keys-go) `Apache-2.0 | Go`
* [SSV Key GUI by Starkeys](https://github.com/stakestar/starkeys) `MIT | Electron/React`

### Distributed (validator) key generation

* [Rockx DKG](https://github.com/RockX-SG/frost-dkg-demo/) — frost based Distributed key generation (DKG)

### Notification services

* [HAL](https://app.hal.xyz/) - The Crypto Notification System
* [Hellman - allerts](https://alert.hellman.team/metrics) / [Hellman - repo](https://github.com/HellmanResearch)

### Staking pools

* [GARUDA](https://github.com/RohitAudit/ssv-service) - `MIT | PY, SOL` Staking pool, with backend bot handling validator creation, splitting, registration.
* [FRENS](github.com/frens-pool) - community staking app, stake represented by NFTs

### Staking services

* [Casimir](https://github.com/consensusnetworks/casimir) - Decentralized Self Custody Staking and Asset Management for Ethereum and more
* [Blockscape Network](https://github.com/BlockscapeNetwork/ssv-institutional-staking) — KYC-compliant Ethereum staking powered by SSV

### Operator services

* [Stereum](https://github.com/stereum-dev/ethereum-node/) - a Node Setup GUI that build an easy SSV Network Operator Setup
* [ChainUp Cloud](https://cloud.chainup.com/) — ChainUp Cloud is an All in one SSV platform

### Guides

* [Video - How To Setup a Node On SSV Testnet V2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X85Sxe9yS5U)

## Funding

$50 million DVT ecosystem fund has launched

[https://blog.ssv.network/funding-the-future-of-dvt-46f1364a03a5](https://blog.ssv.network/funding-the-future-of-dvt-46f1364a03a5)

Grants are going strong, predefined(LSP, SAAS) & micro & open & bug bounties

[DAO Grants | SSV Network](https://grants.ssv.network/)

## Dates of note

02/24 - SSV Sponsoring ETHDenver Hackaton

[https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver/status/1618310485400604678](https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver/status/1618310485400604678)

Q1 (end of) - Launch of V3 testnet (Release candidate)

Q2 (end of) - Tentative mainnet launch