A well-known Ethereum researcher becomes a new advisor to the EigenFoundation despite the possible conflict of interest. He will focus on the topic of a new crypto primitive, restaking, and its risks.

Supported by industry giants, Symbiotic aims to disrupt Eigenlayer's dominance by accepting a wide range of ERC-20 tokens for staking, unlike Eigenlayer’s ETH-only support.

This remarkable surge in TVL owes much to Pendle’s strategic integrations with Eigenlayer and Ethena, both of which have garnered immense popularity in the last quarter.

The excitement surrounding the EigenLayer Stakedrop quickly turned to disappointment with the announcement of a minimal 15% token allocation and significant geographical restrictions.

Key initiatives include the introduction of a self-custody mobile wallet and a strategic partnership with Moonpay to make asset purchases more straightforward. These expansions aim to simplify access to decentralized finance for both new and seasoned users.

Following Renzo’s tokenomics release, the ezETH price plummeted, causing widespread liquidations among leverage restaking farmers. Although adjustments were made to improve community allocations, many stakeholders continued to express discontent.

The initiative marks a year of building Lido's community by engaging new users, developing educational materials, supporting node operators, and coordinating upgrades such as the Simple DVT, a technology poised to bolster security and decentralization in Ethereum staking.

Utilizing advanced analytics, Arkham reveals that even seasoned DeFi participants may overlook substantial funds trapped in bridge contracts for extended periods.