Restaking$EIGENTVL: $10B+

EigenLayer

About EigenLayer

EigenLayer introduces the concept of restaking — allowing ETH stakers to rehypothecate their staked ETH to secure additional services (Actively Validated Services or AVSs). This extends Ethereum's security to new protocols (bridges, oracles, DA layers) while providing restakers with additional yield. EigenLayer is one of the most significant DeFi innovations of 2023-2024.

Supported Networks

Ethereum

Key Features

ETH and LST restaking
Actively Validated Services (AVS)
Programmatic slashing
Operator delegation
Points system
Multiple AVS security
Shared security model

Risks

Restaking risk amplification
Smart contract risk
Cascading slashing scenarios
Governance centralisation
Regulatory uncertainty
Complexity of multi-AVS positions

Community & Socials

Website Twitter / X Discord GitHub

More Restaking Protocols

Symbiotic

Restaking · TVL: $1B+

Symbiotic is a restaking protocol backed by Paradigm and Lido founders. It takes a more modular, permissionless approach compared to EigenLayer — any ERC-20 token can be used as restaking collateral (not just ETH/LSTs). This flexibility allows DeFi protocols to create customised security models.