Anyone looking into Obol Network and DVT? Trying to wrap my head around it.

I came across Obol Network recently while reading about ways Ethereum staking might evolve. It’s centred around something called Distributed Validator Technology (DVT). The idea is that instead of one validator node doing all the work and being a single point of failure, a group of independent nodes can work together to operate a validator. If one goes offline, the validator still functions. Seems like it’s meant to improve resilience and decentralization.

From what I’ve found, they already have 800+ operators using this and over $1B in ETH secured using Obol’s approach. Big staking names like Lido and RockX are connected to it. So it’s not a random vaporware project, but I’m still not clear on how widely it’s being adopted beyond partners and testnets.

They’re also launching a token, OBOL (500M supply), which is tied to governance, staking rewards, and something about bonding mechanisms. Right now, there’s a Launchpool on Bitget where people can stake BGB or OBOL to earn more OBOL, but I’m more interested in the tech than the farming mechanics.

A few things I’m still trying to figure out:

• Is DVT practical for everyday validators or more of an institutional solution?
• How does this compare to something like SSV Network?
• Is the token useful beyond voting?
• Could this become a foundational piece of Ethereum’s staking infrastructure, or is it niche?

I’m not posting this to shill; I’m just curious if anyone here has done a deeper dive or has firsthand experience. It sounds like a genuinely useful upgrade to validator architecture, but I’ve seen plenty of promising ideas fizzle out before.

Would appreciate any grounded takes.