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The Ethereum liquid restaking sector has experienced a significant downturn

May 20, 2025 at 02:19 pm

EigenLayer, a middleware protocol enabling users to restake ETH for shared security across applications, has seen its TVL decrease from a June 2024 peak of 5.4 million ETH to 4.4 million ETH

The Ethereum liquid restaking sector has experienced a significant downturn

The Ethereum liquid restaking sector has experienced a downturn, with the total value locked (TVL) across protocols dropping approximately 37% from its December 2024 peak of over $18.3 billion to around $12 billion, according to DeFiLlama data.

Highlighting this trend, middleware protocol EigenLayer, which allows users to restake ETH for shared security across applications, has seen its TVL decrease from a June 2024 peak of 5.4 million ETH to 4.4 million ETH. This decline can be attributed to EigenLayer tightening its deposit caps to manage risk as the protocol scales.

Other liquid restaking protocols have also faced declines. Notably, Ether.fi has bucked the trend, with its TVL steadily increasing since January 2024. Commencing at just 44,000 ETH, the protocol's TVL has reached 2.75 million ETH.

This growth can be attributed to new integrations, improved user onboarding, and the launch of its ETHFI governance token in spring 2024. Currently, ETHFI is trading at $1.31, with a market capitalization of $388 million.

Ether.fi's success is linked to its offering of both points exposure and actual ETH staking yield, rendering it appealing in a risk-off market. Additionally, its diverse selection of tools, including plans to build a full banking suite with other asset types and credit cards combined with points and other incentives, has helped drive TVL.

In contrast to the liquid restaking sector, Solana's DeFi ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth, reaching a total value locked (TVL) of over $10 billion in early 2025. This surge is attributed to the expansion of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending platforms, and liquid staking protocols.

DEXs such as Raydium and Jupiter have seen significant increases in trading volumes, with daily volumes now exceeding $10 billion, outpacing Ethereum's activity. Moreover, lending protocols like Kamino have expanded their offerings, rendering the ecosystem more robust.

The introduction of memecoins, notably the "TRUMP" token, has further fueled Solana's DeFi activity, attracting substantial liquidity and user engagement. These developments, combined with Solana's high throughput and low transaction fees, have positioned it as a formidable player in the DeFi space contrasting with Ethereum's current challenges in the liquid restaking sector.

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