{"id":41856,"date":"2025-05-07T14:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=41856"},"modified":"2025-05-07T14:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:07:32","slug":"what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Obol (OBOL)? What Does It Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-and-gold-prices-surge-ahead-of-fed\/\"><strong>Obol Collective<\/strong><\/a> is the largest <strong>Decentralized Operator Ecosystem<\/strong>, providing technology, opportunities, and community to scale decentralized infrastructure networks like Ethereum. Let\u2019s dive into what Obol is and explore its details.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It brings together over 50 staking protocols, client teams, software tools, education, and community projects, as well as professional and individual node operators. Notable participants include <strong>EigenLayer<\/strong>, <strong>Lido<\/strong>, <strong>EtherFi<\/strong>, <strong>Figment<\/strong>, <strong>Blockdaemon<\/strong>, and <strong>DappNode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#What_is_Obol_OBOL_What_Does_It_Do\" title=\"What is Obol (OBOL)? What Does It Do?\">What is Obol (OBOL)? What Does It Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#What_is_DV_Labs\" title=\"What is DV Labs?\">What is DV Labs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Obol_OBOL_Product_Suite\" title=\"Obol (OBOL) Product Suite\">Obol (OBOL) Product Suite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#OBOL_Incentives_Program\" title=\"OBOL Incentives Program\">OBOL Incentives Program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#How_Do_Incentives_Work\" title=\"How Do Incentives Work?\">How Do Incentives Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Benefits_of_the_OBOL_Token\" title=\"Benefits of the OBOL Token\">Benefits of the OBOL Token<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#What_is_Obol_Splits\" title=\"What is Obol Splits?\">What is Obol Splits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Advantages_of_Distributed_Validators\" title=\"Advantages of Distributed Validators\">Advantages of Distributed Validators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#How_to_Start_Staking_with_Obol\" title=\"How to Start Staking with Obol?\">How to Start Staking with Obol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#What_is_the_OBOL_Token\" title=\"What is the OBOL Token?\">What is the OBOL Token?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Token_Use_Cases\" title=\"Token Use Cases\">Token Use Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Token_Distribution\" title=\"Token Distribution\">Token Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Token_Liquidity_and_Transferability\" title=\"Token Liquidity and Transferability\">Token Liquidity and Transferability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Obol_OBOL_Partners_and_Investors\" title=\"Obol (OBOL) Partners and Investors\">Obol (OBOL) Partners and Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Obol_OBOL_Founding_Team\" title=\"Obol (OBOL) Founding Team\">Obol (OBOL) Founding Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-obol-obol-what-does-it-do\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\">Official Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Obol_OBOL_What_Does_It_Do\"><\/span>What is Obol (OBOL)? What Does It Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obol aims to make Ethereum\u2019s consensus mechanism more secure, flexible, and decentralized through <strong>Distributed Validators (DVs)<\/strong>. DVs are Ethereum proof-of-stake validators that operate across multiple nodes instead of a single one. This technology protects against client errors, key mismanagement, and Byzantine fault tolerance. Obol believes DVs will become a significant part of Ethereum\u2019s mainnet, creating a new trust paradigm.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Charon<\/strong>, developed by Obol, is a middleware client that strengthens the validator network through \u201csquad staking.\u201d Charon enables multiple nodes to work together as a single validator, enhancing the network\u2019s security and resilience.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1343\" height=\"562\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_DV_Labs\"><\/span>What is DV Labs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DV Labs<\/strong> (formerly Obol Labs) is the core research and software development team behind <strong>Distributed Validator Technology (DVT)<\/strong>. DV Labs aims to build a reliable and decentralized infrastructure layer for node operators. The <strong>Charon<\/strong> client, its flagship product, is designed to enhance Ethereum\u2019s security.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obol_OBOL_Product_Suite\"><\/span>Obol (OBOL) Product Suite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obol\u2019s product suite enables node operators to run fault-tolerant, uninterrupted DVs. Key tools include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Charon<\/strong>: A middleware client that runs distributed validators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DV Launchpad<\/strong>: A user-friendly interface for configuring DVs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Obol SDK &amp; API<\/strong>: For configuring and managing large-scale DV clusters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Obol Splits<\/strong>: Smart contracts for distributing validator rewards among multiple operators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155306 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OBOL_Incentives_Program\"><\/span>OBOL Incentives Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong>OBOL Incentives Program<\/strong> rewards users staking on DVs with <strong>OBOL Tokens<\/strong>. Key details:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>12.5 million OBOL Tokens<\/strong> (2.5% of total supply) will be distributed in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Incentives begin on <strong>March 24, 2025<\/strong>, with rewards claimable from <strong>May 12, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Approximately <strong>240,385 OBOL<\/strong> will be distributed weekly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Participate by staking with partners or setting up your own DV cluster via the <strong>DV Launchpad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For self-managed DV clusters, a <strong>1% Decentralization Contribution<\/strong> is mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Incentives_Work\"><\/span>How Do Incentives Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rewards depend on validator performance (uptime and effectiveness).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Incentives are tracked using the <strong>Miga Labs<\/strong> indexer and verified with on-chain data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Earned OBOL Tokens can be viewed on the DV Launchpad or partner interfaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155307 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1343\" height=\"405\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_OBOL_Token\"><\/span>Benefits of the OBOL Token<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong>OBOL Token<\/strong> represents ownership and governance in the Obol Collective. Token holders can participate in decision-making processes shaping the ecosystem\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Obol_Splits\"><\/span>What is Obol Splits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Obol Splits<\/strong> are secure, <strong>non-custodial<\/strong> smart contracts for distributing validator rewards and principal. Key features:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Secure and transparent<\/strong>: All contracts are audited and open-source under the GPLv3 license.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Self-sovereign<\/strong>: Users retain full control over their contracts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Flexible<\/strong>: Rewards can be continuously distributed among operators and principal providers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Distributed_Validators\"><\/span>Advantages of Distributed Validators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Security<\/strong>: Eliminates single points of failure; validators function even if &lt;33% of nodes are offline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Decentralization<\/strong>: More operators lead to distributed network control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Higher uptime and effectiveness result in greater rewards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_Staking_with_Obol\"><\/span>How to Start Staking with Obol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Stake with Partners<\/strong>: Use partners listed on obol.org\/incentives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Set Up Your Own DV Cluster<\/strong>: Create your cluster via the DV Launchpad, using hardware like <strong>DappNode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Connect with the Community<\/strong>: Join the Obol Discord to find \u201csquad mates.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_OBOL_Token\"><\/span>What is the OBOL Token?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong>OBOL Token<\/strong> plays a central role in the governance and operation of the Obol Collective. Its key functions include:<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Use_Cases\"><\/span>Token Use Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Governance<\/strong>: OBOL Token holders delegate votes to representatives, influencing the Obol Collective\u2019s direction, upgrades, and funding allocations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Retroactive Funding (RAF)<\/strong>: Token holders delegate votes to decide which past contributions to the ecosystem receive funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Staking<\/strong>: Starting <strong>May 7, 2025<\/strong>, OBOL Token holders can stake tokens without lockup in a vault, receiving <strong>stOBOL<\/strong>, which accrues OBOL rewards as its value increases relative to OBOL. For the first six months, <strong>0.33% of the total supply<\/strong> will be distributed as rewards, adjustable later via governance. Staking is accessible at stake.obol.org.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DeFi<\/strong>: Post-launch, DeFi opportunities like liquidity pools, lending protocols (e.g., Morpho), and restaking (e.g., Eigenlayer, Symbiotic) are planned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol1.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"522\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Distribution\"><\/span>Token Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The total supply is capped at <strong>500 million OBOL Tokens<\/strong>, with not all tokens circulating immediately. The distribution plan is:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ecosystem Treasury and Retroactive Funding<\/strong>: 38.8% to support innovation and decentralization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Investors<\/strong>: 23.7% for early financial backers, subject to a lockup period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Team<\/strong>: 19% for core contributors and developers, aligned with long-term goals and locked.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Community Incentives<\/strong>: 7.5% for initiatives promoting Obol DV adoption (e.g., OBOL Incentives Program).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Airdrop<\/strong>: 7.5% to reward early contributors and supporters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Coinlist Public Sale<\/strong>: 3.6% for broad, fair distribution. 50% of purchased tokens are unlocked at launch, with the rest unlocking linearly over 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol2.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Liquidity_and_Transferability\"><\/span>Token Liquidity and Transferability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As of <strong>May 7, 2025, 11:00 UTC<\/strong>, the <strong>OBOL Token<\/strong> will become transferable. Following centralized exchange listings, token unlocking will begin, with circulating supply increasing per a structured plan.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obol_OBOL_Partners_and_Investors\"><\/span>Obol (OBOL) Partners and Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obol collaborates with leading projects and platforms to strengthen decentralized staking infrastructure. Key partnerships include <strong>Lido<\/strong>, <strong>Liquid Collective<\/strong>, <strong>Splits<\/strong>, <strong>Stakely<\/strong>, <strong>Stereum<\/strong>, <strong>DappNode<\/strong>, <strong>Ether.fi<\/strong>, <strong>Gnosis Chain<\/strong>, and <strong>StakeWise<\/strong>. These collaborations enhance Obol\u2019s integration and technological foundation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"64\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obol_OBOL_Founding_Team\"><\/span>Obol (OBOL) Founding Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obol is a decentralized staking infrastructure project led by an experienced team. The CEO and co-founder is <strong>Collin Myers<\/strong>. The CTO and co-founder, <strong>Oisin Kyne<\/strong>, oversees technical leadership. Security is managed by CSO <strong>Chris Battenfield<\/strong>. Product management is led by CPO <strong>Nanni Sackmann<\/strong>, while <strong>Thomas Heremans<\/strong>, Head of Operations, handles operational processes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155310 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/obol6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1466\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span>Official Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>Whitepaper:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.obol.org\/\">Obol Whitepaper<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>Discord:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/obol\">Obol Discord<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>X (Twitter):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Obol_Collective\">Obol X<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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