Using already-staked ETH (or its LST representation) as additional security for other protocols, typically via EigenLayer. Restakers earn additional yield from the protocols they secure (AVS — Actively Validated Services) on top of their base ETH staking yield. The trade-off is slashing risk: if an AVS misbehaves, the restaker’s collateral can be slashed.
Restaking
Using already-staked ETH (or its LST representation) as additional security for other protocols, typically via EigenLayer. Restakers earn additional yield from the protocols they secure (AVS — Actively Validated Services) on top of their base ETH staking yield. The trade-off is slashing risk: if an AVS misbehaves, the restaker's collateral can be slashed.
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