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EigenLayer

An Ethereum protocol that lets you restake your staked ETH to secure additional services and earn extra yield.

Definition

An Ethereum protocol that lets you restake your staked ETH to secure additional services and earn extra yield. Validators can opt in to validate other protocols using the same staked ETH, essentially recycling their security. It's created a new category called 'restaking' that's attracted billions in deposits.

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Restaking

Using already-staked crypto to provide security to additional protocols and earn extra yield.

Staking

Locking up tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network and earn rewards.

Ethereum

A blockchain platform that enabled smart contracts and decentralized applications.

1inch

A DEX aggregator that splits trades across multiple decentralized exchanges to find the best overall price.

Aave

One of the biggest lending and borrowing protocols in DeFi.

Across Protocol

A cross-chain bridge that uses an optimistic verification system and a network of relayers to move tokens between chains quickly.

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