In the current market swept by the LRT (Liquid Restaking) narrative, EigenLayer has become an indispensable infrastructure-level project. Its native token EIGEN, as the core asset empowering network governance and re-staking mechanisms, is on the eve of value release.
Current price reference: $1.44 (extremely low circulation at the initial launch)
Based on on-chain data and market trends, $EIGEN the current price is still at the early stage of the platform, with a circulating market value far below its potential valuation. As unlocking gradually releases and more ecological protocols are integrated, $EIGEN its actual value is expected to quickly align with its narrative position.
Why can EIGEN rise 10 times?
1. Re-staking is the next 'DeFi revolution'
EigenLayer provides a modular, security outsourcing solution. Any protocol can obtain security by re-staking ETH or LST (such as stETH, ethx, rETH), no longer relying on a single node or miner cluster. This creates a brand new infrastructure market.
2. EIGEN is the key governance asset for ecological coordination
EIGEN is not only a governance token but may also play a core role in staking guarantees, service proof, and incentive structures in the future. It will determine the protocol deployment priorities and resource allocation rights across the entire EigenLayer network.
3. Potential circulating market value is severely underestimated
The currently launched EIGEN has very limited initial circulation (estimated at about 15M-20M tokens). Based on the current price, the initial circulating market value is only around 20 to 30 million USD, which is severely inconsistent with the over 10 billion USD 'security service market' it supports.
4. Endorsement by giants + continuous ecological expansion
EigenLayer is backed by top-tier capital like a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, etc. Currently, dozens of re-staking module protocols (such as AltLayer, Blockless, Witness Chain) have announced their participation in the ecosystem. This means it is the largest rent-seeker in the future 'security market outside of Ethereum'.
Investor strategy suggestion:
Current stage: Positioning small circulating chips to seek early valuation recovery.
Mid-term strategy: Pay attention to the market correction period after the airdrop is received, and choose the right time to increase holdings.
Long-term expectation: As re-staking protocols enter the mainnet, EIGEN will enter a value capture period, with a tenfold upside expected.
Conclusion:
EigenLayer is a paradigm shift for 'building infrastructure on Ethereum', and EIGEN is the key to this paradigm revolution.
When staking security becomes a commodity, EigenLayer will become the 'security layer AWS of the decentralized economy'. Those who hold EIGEN will hold the ticket to future cloud security dividends.
Current price $1.44, future target market value may benchmark against LDO, OP, or even ETH security fees. A tenfold increase is not a myth; it’s just the beginning.
