What is EigenLayer?

EigenLayer is a next-generation Ethereum protocol that introduces a new economic primitive — Restaking — to unlock shared security and composability across decentralized applications. It allows ETH holders and liquid staking token (LST) users to restake their assets into EigenLayer smart contracts, effectively extending Ethereum’s robust validator network to new applications known as Autonomous Verifiable Services (AVSs). These AVSs can include decentralized oracles, data availability layers, zk-provers, AI verifiers, or off-chain compute systems — all benefiting from Ethereum-grade trust without having to secure their own networks. The system’s participants include Restakers, who provide capital; Operators, who perform validation and execution tasks; and Builders, who deploy new AVSs on top of EigenLayer. Through its Rewards and Slashing mechanisms, the protocol ensures reliable service performance while maintaining strong incentive alignment between users and operators. EigenLayer also supports delegation, enabling restakers to choose and assign trusted operators, creating a flexible marketplace for security. By offering Cryptoeconomic Security as a Service, EigenLayer drastically reduces entry barriers for Web3 builders and accelerates ecosystem growth. Its modular design integrates seamlessly with existing Ethereum dApps, L2 solutions, and smart contracts, fostering interoperability across the decentralized web. In essence, EigenLayer transforms Ethereum into a programmable security layer for the entire blockchain ecosystem. With it, the next wave of decentralized innovation can launch faster, scale securely, and operate more efficiently than ever before.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Eigen Labs
Company Website:
eigencloud.xyz

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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