EigenLayer vs Sanctum

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

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Sanctum4.5/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.3/54.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Yield3.54.5
Security3.54.5
Liquidity2.55.0
Decentralization4.04.0
Ease of use3.04.5
Specs
TypeRestakingLiquid staking
Stakeable assetsETH, ETH LSTs, EIGENSOL
Receipt tokenNot disclosedINF and validator LSTs
Protocol feeNot disclosed0.1%
ChainsEthereumSolana
Node operators350+ active operatorsPermissionless validator set with custom white-label pools
Audited Yes Yes
Restaking YesNot disclosed
Slashing cover YesNot disclosed
Typical reward rateNot disclosed5.65%-5.69%
Company
Founded——
Headquarters——
Investorsa16z crypto, Blockchain Capital, Accomplice, Coinbase Ventures +7Not disclosed
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
  • Connects over 1,360 Solana liquid staking tokens into shared liquidity
  • Audited by six firms including Quantstamp, OtterSec, and Halborn
  • Program upgrades secured by an 11-member multi-organization multisig
  • Enables immediate unbonding through liquidity pools rather than epoch waits
Cons
  • Restaking adds slashing exposure beyond ordinary ETH staking
  • Only Ethereum is listed as a supported chain
  • EIGEN exposure adds token price risk
  • Withdrawal instructions incur a 0.10% fee
  • Restricted exclusively to the Solana blockchain
  • Underlying custom LSTs remain subject to individual validator slashing risks
  • Secondary pool trades face potential depeg risk during liquidity shocks
Best forEthereum restakers, EigenCloud service operators, Applications needing slashable securitySolana holders seeking diversified yield, Validators launching branded LSTs, DeFi traders swapping liquid tokens

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