CryptoMedium•20 October 2026•
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Ether.fi Mandates Optimum's mump2p Protocol for All Node Operators

Key Facts

1Optimum's mump2p protocol has become mandatory for all Ether.fi node operators to enhance network efficiency.
2Currently, 16 node operators run mump2p software on the Ethereum mainnet, covering over 1.4 million ETH in stake.
3Blocks arrive faster via mump2p compared to Ethereum's default gossip layer.

Optimum's mump2p protocol has become mandatory for all Ether.fi node operators to enhance network efficiency. Unchained Crypto reported that 16 node operators currently run mump2p software on the Ethereum mainnet, covering over 1.4 million ETH in stake.

Blocks arrive faster via mump2p compared to Ethereum's default gossip layer, according to Crypto Briefing. This mandate aims to optimize the performance of liquid staking infrastructure.