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INTRODUCTION: THE "FREE MONEY" TRAP
Look, I made this mistake so you don't have to. In 2024, I locked my ETH in a standard staking contract for 5% APY. I felt smart. Then the market pumped, new opportunities appeared, and my capital was... stuck. Dead. Frozen.
Fast forward to 2026. If you are still just "staking" your crypto, you are leaving massive gains on the table. The game has changed. We are in the era of DeFi 2.0, and the biggest narrative right now is Liquid Restaking (LRT).
Imagine depositing $100 in a bank, getting a receipt, and then using that receipt to buy stocks while still earning interest in the bank. That’s LRT. It’s leverage without borrowing. It’s the "infinite money glitch" of 2026 (until it breaks, of course).
Let’s break it down before the suits at BlackRock buy everything.
1. STAKING VS. RESTAKING: THE EVOLUTION
To understand LRT, you need to understand the evolution of yield.
DeFi 1.0 (Liquid Staking - LST): You stake ETH (secure the Ethereum network) and get a token like stETH. You earn ~3-4%. Cool, but boring.DeFi 2.0 (Restaking): You take that staked ETH and stake it AGAIN to secure other protocols (called AVS - Actively Validated Services) via EigenLayer.Liquid Restaking (LRT): Protocols do this for you. You deposit ETH, they restake it across multiple networks, and give you a token (like ezETH or rsETH) that earns REWARDS ON TOP OF REWARDS.
Simple Math:
Staking (3%) + Restaking (5%) + DeFi Yield Farming (10%) = 18%+ APY on ETH.
This is why everyone is rushing in.
2. HOW IT ACTUALLY WORKS (UNDER THE HOOD)
When you give your ETH to an LRT protocol (like Ether.fi, Renzo, or Puffer in 2026), three things happen instantly:
Deposit: Your asset is locked to secure the main Ethereum chain.Delegation: The protocol delegates your security power to other apps (Oracles, Bridges, Sidechains) that need trust.Minting: You receive a liquid token (LRT) in your wallet.
The Magic: You can take this LRT token and sell it, lend it on Aave, or use it as collateral for futures trading. Your capital is never sleeping.
Current 2026 Leaders to Watch:
$ETHFI (Ether.fi): The king of TVL. Safest bet.$REZ (Renzo): Aggressive strategies, higher risk/reward.$PENDLE : Not an LRT itself, but the casino where you trade these yields. If you understand Pendle, you understand 2026.
3. THE RISKS: WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU
I’m an optimist, but I’m not blind. This "money lego" tower is tall. If one piece breaks, it gets ugly.
Slashing Risk: If the validator messes up, you lose a portion of your ETH. In Restaking, you are validating multiple networks. More networks = higher chance of failure.De-pegging: If everyone tries to sell their ezETH for real ETH at the same time, the price can crash. We saw this with stETH in 2022. It will happen again during a panic.Contract Risk: You are trusting 3-4 layers of smart contracts. One bug in EigenLayer could wipe billions.
My Rule: Never put 100% of your portfolio in LRTs. Keep 50% in cold storage or standard staking. Greed kills.
THE "SECRET SAUCE": AIRDROP FARMING 2.0 🤫
Here is the Alpha that most guides miss.
In 2026, new AVS (services using restaking) launch every week. They need liquidity. They don't just pay yield; they pay in POINTS and TOKENS.
By holding LRTs, you are automatically qualifying for "hidden" airdrops from these new protocols.
Strategy: Don't just hold the biggest LRT. Split your bag into smaller, newer LRT protocols. They are desperate for liquidity and pay the highest "bribes" (airdrops) to attract you.
YOUR ACTION PLAN (DO THIS NOW)
Don't just read. Execute.
Audit Your Bags: Are you holding idle ETH on an exchange? Move it.Start Small: Deposit 10% of your ETH into a "Blue Chip" LRT like Ether.fi.Use Pendle: Learn how to hedge your yield on Pendle Finance. It’s the pro tool.Monitor the Peg: Set an alert on CoinGecko if your LRT drops below 0.98 ETH. If it does, buy the dip or exit.

DeFi 2.0 isn't just about yield; it's about capital efficiency. In 2026, money that sits still loses value against inflation and tech growth. Liquid Restaking is the engine of this bull run.
Is it risky? Yes.
Is it worth it? If you manage your risk—absolutely.
Stop being a spectator. Become a participant.
Does the risk of "Slashing" scare you, or are you greedy enough to ignore it? Tell me in the comments! 👇
#Write2Earn #defi #restaking #Ethereum #altcoins

Hey Square Fam! 👋 Let's dive into one of the hottest topics dominating crypto conversations today: Restaking and the explosive growth of Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs)!
If you've been scrolling through your feeds, you've undoubtedly seen the buzz around protocols like EigenLayer, Ether.fi, KelpDAO, and Renzo. But what exactly is restaking, and why are LRTs becoming such a game-changer?
What is Restaking?
In a nutshell, restaking allows users to re-leverage their staked Ethereum$ETH (ETH) (or other PoS assets) to secure other decentralized applications and protocols. Think of it as putting your staked assets to work a second time, earning additional rewards for providing security and trust to a wider ecosystem.
The Power of LRTs
This is where things get really interesting! Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) like eETH, rsETH, and ezETH are essentially tokens that represent your restaked position. This innovative mechanism offers several key advantages:
Enhanced Capital Efficiency: You can earn both staking rewards from your base ETH and additional rewards from restaking, maximizing your capital's potential.
Liquidity: Unlike traditional staking where your assets might be locked, LRTs provide liquidity. You can trade, lend, or use your LRTs in other $DEFI protocols while still accruing restaking rewards. This unlocks a whole new layer of composability!
Diversification of Risk/Reward: By securing various AVS (Actively Validated Services) on EigenLayer, restakers can potentially diversify their reward streams and contribute to the security of a broader set of decentralized services.
Why the Hype?
The excitement around restaking and LRTs stems from their potential to significantly enhance the utility and yield opportunities within the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. It's creating new primitives for DeFi, fostering innovation, and attracting massive capital. We're seeing intense competition among LRT protocols to attract users with attractive reward structures, points systems (often hinting at future airdrops 👀), and integrations.
What are your thoughts?
Are you participating in restaking? Which LRT protocols are you bullish on? Let us know in the comments below! This space is evolving rapidly, and it's definitely one to watch closely.
Staysafe, and happy restaking! 🚀
#Restaking #LRTs #Eigenlayer #DEFİ #Ethereum

Karak, which I have mentioned to my friends many times recently, seems to be preparing to send out airdrops!
Yesterday, when Karak's DC Chinese area MOD responded to community questions, it stated that the project boss said Karak would be online before Eigenlayer, and the MOD predicted that it would be before 9/30 at the latest.
I have introduced Karak-related layout methods to you many times before. You can click the link here to be directly sent to the previous article to see how to make Karak. Come and score points in the last month, don’t miss it.
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Bedrock announced yesterday that its uniBTC smart contract vulnerability was exploited by attackers, which affected its liquidity pool on Uniswap. The vulnerability is now under control.
For those who don’t know Bedrock yet, you can read my article: 再質押協議Bedrock基本介紹&空投教程
The following is the relevant information I compiled about this security incident:
1. The assets exploited by the attacker are in the Uniswap liquidity pool, and the total affected assets are approximately US$2 million.
2. The cause of the vulnerability is a code problem that allows attackers to use native BTC to mint uniBTC.