EigenLayer vs Rocket Pool

How EigenLayer vs Rocket Pool compare on our ratings, staking protocol specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Ratings
Our score3.3/54.2/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Yield3.53.5
Security3.54.5
Liquidity2.54.0
Decentralization4.05.0
Ease of use3.04.0
Specs
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
TypeRestakingLiquid staking
Stakeable assetsETH, ETH LSTs, EIGENETH
Receipt tokenNot disclosedrETH
Protocol feeNot disclosed14%
Minimum stakeNot disclosed0.01 ETH
Withdrawal timeNot disclosedInstant via deposit pool buffer
ChainsEthereumEthereum
Node operators350+ active operatorsPermissionless
Audited Yes Yes
Restaking Yes No
Slashing cover Yes Yes
Typical reward rateNot disclosed2.0-2.2%
Company
Founded—2016
Headquarters——
Investorsa16z crypto, Blockchain Capital, Accomplice, Coinbase Ventures +7Coinbase Ventures, Consensys, 1kx
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Supports ETH, Ethereum LSTs and EIGEN restaking
  • Connects applications with 350+ active operators
  • Slashing creates financial accountability for service commitments
  • Audited security materials are available
  • Permissionless node operator set with over 1,400 independent operators
  • Low minimum liquid deposit of 0.01 ETH with no identity checks
  • Requires only 4 ETH validator bonds instead of standard 32 ETH solo stakes
  • Extensively audited by firms including Sigma Prime, Consensys Diligence, and Trail of Bits
Cons
  • Restaking adds slashing exposure beyond ordinary ETH staking
  • Only Ethereum is listed as a supported chain
  • EIGEN exposure adds token price risk
  • Lower published staking yields than some larger centralized competitors
  • Redemptions directly from the protocol depend on available deposit pool buffer liquidity
  • Stakers remain exposed to potential node operator slashing penalties and contract bugs
Best forEthereum restakers, EigenCloud service operators, Applications needing slashable securityDecentralization-focused Ethereum stakers, Home node operators with under 32 ETH, DeFi users needing yield-bearing collateral

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