EigenLayer

EigenLayer is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington. The company currently has 22 employees. EigenLayer provides a platform called "EigenLayer" that acts as a restaking collective for Ethereum. EigenLayer's smart contracts on Ethereum enable consensus layer Ether (ETH) stakers to validate new software modules built on top of the Ethereum ecosystem. Stakers can opt in to validate various modules, including consensus protocols, data availability layers, and more, by granting EigenLayer smart contracts the ability to impose additional slashing conditions on their staked ETH. This aggregation of ETH security across modules enhances the security of decentralized applications (dApps) that rely on these modules. EigenLayer offers several benefits for the Ethereum ecosystem. It increases the security of dApps by extending cryptoeconomic security through aggregated ETH staking. Additionally, it creates new fee-sharing opportunities for Ether holders. EigenLayer also acts as a staging system for Ethereum, allowing for the testing of new innovations such as Danksharding and proposer/builder separation in various configurations before integration into Ethereum. For more information about EigenLayer, please visit their website at eigenlayer.xyz.