EigenLayer and EigenDA Debut on Ethereum Mainnet

The launch introduces a new era of restaking and data availability on Ethereum, with $13 billion already locked in.

EigenLayer, a restaking protocol, and its data availability layer, EigenDA, have officially launched on the Ethereum mainnet.
The launch allows for the delegation of restaked ETH to operators who can run actively validated services (AVSs), enhancing Ethereum's security.
EigenLayer has attracted significant interest, with its total value locked (TVL) surpassing $13 billion, making it the second-largest DeFi protocol.
Concerns have been raised about the potential systemic risks associated with restaking, but these risks are not expected to surface immediately.
Major investments have been made in EigenLayer, including $150 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.