Kraken has completed the integration of Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) into its Ethereum staking infrastructure, becoming the first major crypto exchange to do so. Utilizing the SSV Network protocol, this move aims to enhance decentralization by operating validators in distributed clusters. The new setup involves clusters of four independent nodes, improving fault tolerance and minimizing slashing risks. The integration also included a revamp of key management, ensuring no single operator controls the entire validator key. SSV Labs, the developer behind the DVT protocol, highlighted the technology's modularity and configurability, making it suitable for institutional use. This advancement is expected to mitigate centralization risks in Ethereum staking.