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Liquid Restaking Takes Over

gm Bankless Nation, EigenLayer only just hit mainnet, but the restaking protocol is poised to reshape DeFi.
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Apr 11, 20243 min read
Liquid Restaking Takes Over
Published on Apr 11, 2024
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Liquid Restaking Protocols Take Over
Bankless Author: Arjun Chand

There’s a noticeable shift happening with how people are staking their ETH.

More and more are choosing restaking protocols over the usual liquid staking options. In fact, Lido is seeing more ETH leaving than any other protocol. On the flip side, restaking platforms like Ether.fi and Renzo are getting the most new inflows.

So why is everyone rushing to restake their ETH? And what does this mean for Lido’s future? We're going to explore these questions and more today👇


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