As decentralized finance continues to grow, restaking has become an increasingly popular strategy for boosting rewards and supporting network resilience.
In this article, we spotlight five restaking tokens currently priced under $1 that are quietly gaining traction.
Note: This list is sorted in no particular order. All data and information are from CoinMarketCap.
Solayer is the first hardware-accelerated blockchain that offloads blockchain components onto programmable chips to target 1MM+ TPS and 100Gbps+ network bandwidth, enabling near-zero latency use cases. Solayer’s InfiniSVM architecture infinitely scales the SVM leveraging SDN, RDMA, and dedicated hardware like InfiniBand technology together with a multi-execution model to increase bandwidth and reduce latency.
EXCHANGES: Bybit: LAYER/USDT, OKX: LAYER/USDT
Eigenpie is an innovative SubDAO created by Magpie, focusing on the restaking of ETH LSTs via EigenLayer. As a liquid restaking platform for Ethereum, Eigenpie’s core mechanism enables users to turn their Native ETH and liquid staked ETH tokens (LSTs) into isolated liquid restaked ETH tokens (LRTs).
EXCHANGES: Bybit: EGP1/USDT, Gate: EGP/USDT
Puffer is a decentralized platform designed to enhance Ethereum’s scalability and security through innovative restaking and rollup solutions. The ecosystem comprises Puffer LRT (Liquid Restaking Token) and the UniFi suite of products, which includes UniFi AVS and UniFi Based Rollup.
EXCHANGES: Gate: PUFFER/USDT, MEXC: PUFFER/USDT
KernelDAO is a pioneering restaking protocol with USD 2 Billion + TVL, operating three products Kernel, Kelp and Gain:
Kernel is the largest shared security network on the BNB Chain (USD 650 Million TVL)
Kelp is the second largest liquid restaking token on Ethereum (USD 1.2 billion TVL)
Gain brings multiple non-custodial automated vaults that blend airdrops, rewards and points on multiple networks into simple collectible rewards.
EXCHANGES: Bitget: KERNEL/USDT, KuCoin: KERNEL/USDT
BOUNCEBIT (BB)
BounceBit pioneers CeDeFi infrastructure, offering institutional-grade yield products, restaking use cases, Real World Asset (RWA) integration, and CeDeFi as a service, making high-yield opportunities accessible to all. The BounceBit chain, a dual-token PoS Layer 1 secured by BTC and $BB, leverages Bitcoin’s security with full EVM compatibility. Through innovative liquidity custody tokens (LCTs) and partnerships with CEFFU, users earn tangible interest from CeFi, utilize LCTs for restaking and on-chain farming, and access tokenized RWAs for diversified yield generation.
EXCHANGES: Bybit: BB/USDT, MEXC: BB/USDT
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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