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What is Restaking?

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Restaking allows already-staked cryptocurrency (like staked ETH) to be simultaneously used to secure additional protocols and services — extending blockchain security to new applications through protocols like EigenLayer.

WHY IT MATTERS

Restaking amplifies the utility of staked assets. Instead of ETH only securing Ethereum consensus, restaked ETH can simultaneously secure oracles, bridges, data availability layers, and other services — earning additional rewards from each.

EigenLayer pioneered this concept on Ethereum. Validators opt-in to additional slashing conditions in exchange for rewards from the protocols they help secure. This creates a marketplace for trust and security.

The promise: capital efficiency (one stake secures many services) and security bootstrapping (new protocols don't need to build their own validator sets). The risk: compounded slashing conditions and systemic risk from interconnected security.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does restaking differ from liquid staking?
Liquid staking gives you a tradeable receipt. Restaking extends your staked position to secure additional services. You can do both — liquid stake, then restake the receipt token.
What are the risks?
Additional slashing conditions from opted-in services, smart contract risk in the restaking protocol, and systemic risk if a major restaking protocol fails.
What is EigenLayer?
The leading restaking protocol on Ethereum. It allows ETH stakers and liquid staking token holders to opt-in to securing additional services (Actively Validated Services) for extra rewards.

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