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EigenLayer’s TVL Declines As Restaking Hype Settles, But Liquidity Remains Strong

The initial buzz surrounding restaking protocols has cooled off, with Total Value Locked (TVL) stabilizing at $15 billion, down from its peak of $21 billion.

Despite the dip, EigenLayer continues to dominate the market, holding over 80% of the total TVL.

EigenLayer is a pioneering platform that introduced the concept of Restaking, allowing users to reuse staked ETH or Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) from other platforms to earn additional rewards. By enhancing protocol security, this mechanism enables stakeholders to double their yield, making it an attractive option for many.

However, following two airdrops, EigenLayer saw a significant outflow of funds, leading to a sharp drop in TVL from $20.1 billion to $11.8 billion. Daily Active Users (DAU) also declined, fluctuating between 3,000 and 6,000. Nonetheless, DAU recently surged to 8,200, signaling a potential recovery.

Several factors contributed to the decline in TVL:
– The launch of restaking tokens has reduced airdrop profitability, making them less appealing.
– Increased competition from new protocols like Symbiotic and Karak.
– The introduction of the $ETH ETF has diverted investor attention to traditional Ethereum staking.

EigenLayer TVL Stands At $12 Billion, Making It The Third Largest Protocol 

Despite these challenges, EigenLayer’s current TVL stands at $12.2 billion, positioning it as the third-largest protocol by TVL, behind Lido and AAVE.

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One of EigenLayer’s notable developments is the introduction of Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) to improve liquidity and capital efficiency for participants. Eigenpie, a liquid restaking platform within EigenLayer, has amassed $1.16 billion in TVL, allowing users to restake assets while maintaining liquidity.

With EigenLayer’s TVL still strong and the platform continuously innovating, the future looks promising for restaking as it carves its niche in decentralized finance.

Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.

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Will Izuchukwu

Will is a News/Content Writer and SEO Expert with years of active experience. He has a good history of writing credible articles and trending topics ranging from News Articles to Constructive Writings all around the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry.

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