Restaking is the hottest new yield strategy in DeFi, and EigenLayer is at the center of it. The protocol allows users to reuse their staked ETH to secure other networks, earning rewards from multiple sources. It’s like liquid staking — but on steroids.
The idea is simple: trust Ethereum’s security, and extend it to emerging protocols like rollups, oracles, and bridges. Instead of launching their own validator sets, projects can rent Ethereum’s security via EigenLayer’s pooled restakers.
This model unlocks scalable security-as-a-service and gives restakers more capital efficiency. But risks exist — slashing is possible if downstream protocols fail or behave maliciously.
Why it’s trending: Restaking is attracting hundreds of millions in ETH, and protocols like EtherFi and Kelp DAO are building entire ecosystems around it.
Ideas for posts: “Beginner’s Guide to Restaking”, “Top Projects Building on EigenLayer”, or “Restaking Risks You Need to Know”. Use diagrams to explain mechanics and current TVL data for trust-building.
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