[Lido DAO's Three Major Foundations Propose $60 Million Investment for GOOSE-3 Plan in 2026] The three major foundations of the Lido DAO ecosystem (Lido Labs, Lido Ecosystem, and Lido Alliance BORG) have jointly submitted a 2026 ecosystem grant request, proposing a $60 million investment to execute the GOOSE-3 strategic plan. The budget includes $43.8 million for basic expenditures and a discretionary spending cap of $16.2 million for growth initiatives. Of the basic expenditures, $26.9 million is allocated for core protocol maintenance and operations, while $16.9 million is designated for growth plans. The funds will be used to expand the staking ecosystem, ensure protocol resilience, develop new revenue streams for Lido Earn, and explore vertical expansion and real-world business applications.