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Lido vs EigenLayer (2026)
Liquid staking versus restaking — complementary or competing ETH yield strategies?
Updated June 2026
| Criteria | Lido (stETH) | EigenLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Function | ETH liquid staking | Restaking marketplace |
| Output | stETH | eigenPods / LRTs |
| Yield source | Consensus rewards | AVS + staking rewards |
| Extra slashing risk | Standard staking | Yes — AVS slashing |
| Token | LDO | EIGEN |
Verdict
They are complementary: stETH provides base staking yield; EigenLayer adds restaking rewards on LSTs with additional slashing risk.
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