Restaking
Using your already-staked crypto to secure additional networks and earn extra rewards. Your ETH works double duty.
Example
Staking ETH on Ethereum, then restaking it through EigenLayer to also secure oracle networks and earn rewards from both.
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Advanced Concepts
⚙️How It Works
- 1
Stake ETH
First stake your ETH normally (direct or via liquid staking)
- 2
Opt into AVS
Choose additional services to secure (oracles, bridges, etc.)
- 3
Earn Stacked Rewards
Receive rewards from Ethereum + each AVS you secure
- 4
Accept Additional Risk
Your stake can be slashed by any service you secure
⚠️Risks & Warnings
- •Compounded slashing risk from multiple protocols
- •Smart contract risk in restaking protocols
- •Operator risk if you delegate to a node operator
- •Points/airdrop expectations may not materialize
- •Complexity of managing multiple risk exposures