EigenLayer
A restaking protocol that lets ETH stakers extend their validator set's economic security to other systems (AVSs).
EigenLayer underpins a growing set of stablecoin-adjacent products — restaking yields, EigenDA, and the LRT (liquid restaking token) ecosystem. Restaking introduces correlated-slashing risk: a fault on one AVS can punish stake also securing other systems.
Related terms
- RestakingReusing already-staked PoS collateral (e.g., ETH staked via Lido) to secure additional networks or services.
- LST (liquid staking token)A receipt token representing a staked PoS asset — accrues staking rewards while remaining transferable.
- LRT (liquid restaking token)A receipt token wrapping an LST that has been restaked via EigenLayer to secure additional services.