Restaking Explained
Ethereum stakers lock 32 ETH to validate the beacon chain. EigenLayer says: "that same ETH can also secure other services." By opting in, restakers earn additional rewards from AVSs (Actively Validated Services) but agree to additional slashing conditions beyond Ethereum's own.
Restaking Reward Calculator
ETH Staking Yield
1.12 ETH/yr
AVS Rewards
1.92 ETH/yr
Total APY
9.5%
Risk Level
Moderate
? Restaking Architecture
Two Ways to Restake
Native Restaking
Point your Ethereum validator's withdrawal credentials to the EigenPod contract. Your 32 ETH is restaked directly - no wrapping needed. Highest trust, but requires running a validator.
Requirements: Active ETH validator, withdrawal credentials -> EigenPod
LST Restaking
Deposit liquid staking tokens (stETH, rETH, cbETH) into EigenLayer's StrategyManager. Simpler setup - just approve and deposit your LSTs. You keep your LST staking yield plus earn AVS rewards.
Requirements: Any supported LST (stETH, rETH, cbETH, etc.)