EigenLayer
Ethereum restaking protocol, now part of EigenCloud, where staked ETH and EIGEN secure other services.
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EigenLayer key facts
| Category | Restaking |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum (Base as multichain destination) |
| Platforms | Web |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Security audits | Sigma Prime, Certora, Cantina, ConsenSys Diligence |
| Open source | Yes, contracts on GitHub |
| Chains | Ethereum (core); Base (multichain destination) |
| Token | EIGEN |
What is EigenLayer?
EigenLayer is a restaking protocol on Ethereum where restakers, operators and services (AVSs) share security backed by slashable stake. It accepts EIGEN, native ETH, LSTs and ERC-20s. It is now the staking layer of EigenCloud, and its contracts are audited by Sigma Prime, Certora and Cantina.
EigenLayer usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
EigenLayer pros and cons
- Public contract repo with audit reports from 2023 to 2026
- Accepts native ETH, LSTs, EIGEN and ERC-20s
- Core protocol live on Ethereum mainnet
- Restaked assets can be slashed
- EIGEN emissions to the ETH quorum have ended
- Core protocol not deployed on Base, only multichain destination contracts
EigenLayer FAQ
What is EigenLayer?
EigenLayer is a restaking protocol on Ethereum where restakers, operators and services (AVSs) share security backed by slashable stake. It accepts EIGEN, native ETH, LSTs and ERC-20s. It is now the staking layer of EigenCloud, and its contracts are audited by Sigma Prime, Certora and Cantina.
How much value is locked in EigenLayer?
$7B according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 1 chain: Ethereum.
How much do users pay EigenLayer in fees?
$214,106.7 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does EigenLayer hold my funds?
No. EigenLayer is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: EigenLayer: official site, EigenLayer: Audits (GitHub), EigenLayer: eigenlayer-contracts repo. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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