post https://svc.blockdaemon.com/boss/v1/ethereum//consolidation-intents
Generates a signed intent message to consolidate validator balances by transferring funds from a source validator to a target validator. This operation enables balance consolidation and can also upgrade withdrawal credentials from Type 1 (0x01) to Type 2 (0x02).
Consolidation Types:
- Type 1 to Type 2: Upgrades a validator from regular withdrawals (0x01) to compounding (0x02)
- Type 1 to Type 2: Consolidates funds from a Type 1 validator to an existing Type 2 validator
- Type 2 to Type 2: Consolidates funds between two Type 2 (compounding) validators
Key Notes:
- Upgrading from Type 1 to Type 2 is permanent and irreversible.
- After Type 2 upgrade:
- Max effective balance (MaxEB) increases to 2048 ETH.
- Partial withdrawals become available for balances above 32 ETH.
- Processing may take several days to complete across consensus and execution layers.
- Consolidation transfers the entire balance from source to target validator.
Prerequisites:
- Source validator must be active or eligible.
- Target validator must be active and valid.
- Source validator must not already use Type 2 withdrawal credentials (for Type 1 to Type 2 upgrades).
- No conflicting pending operations (e.g., exits, withdrawals).
Costs & Timing:
- Consolidation requires on-chain transaction; gas fees apply and execution may take hours or days.