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About Etherfi
Ether.fi is a decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking and restaking protocol. Users stake ETH while retaining control of their keys—a unique feature in the staking landscape.
The protocol issues eETH (rebasing) and weETH (wrapped, non-rebasing) tokens that earn both regular staking rewards and EigenLayer restaking rewards. Ether.fi has become one of the largest liquid restaking protocols.
With the ETHFI token and strong DeFi integrations, Ether.fi offers a complete staking solution. The protocol is expanding with Scroll partnership and its own L2 ambitions.
Key Features
Non-Custodial
Stakers retain control of their keys
eETH & weETH
Rebasing and wrapped token options
Native Restaking
Automatic EigenLayer integration
ETHFI Token
Governance and utility token
DeFi Integration
weETH widely supported in DeFi
Solo Staker Support
Run your own validator with eETH
Use Cases
Liquid Staking
Stake ETH and receive eETH
Restaking Rewards
Earn EigenLayer rewards automatically
DeFi Collateral
Use weETH in lending protocols
Solo Staking
Operate validators non-custodially
Yield Strategies
Stack yields with weETH in DeFi
Project Info
Frequently Asked Questions
eETH is rebasing—your balance increases as rewards accrue. weETH is wrapped eETH that doesn't rebase—its value vs ETH increases instead. weETH is better for DeFi (no rebasing issues). Both represent the same underlying position.
ETHFI is Ether.fi's governance token distributed via airdrop. It's used for governance voting and has utility in the protocol. ETHFI can be earned through loyalty points and various programs.
Unlike most staking protocols, Ether.fi uses a unique design where stakers control their withdrawal keys. Even if Ether.fi disappears, you can still withdraw. This is achieved through distributed key generation.
Ether.fi has been extensively audited and manages billions in TVL. The non-custodial design reduces protocol risk. Standard risks include smart contract risk and EigenLayer slashing risk. It's one of the more battle-tested LRT protocols.
Lido is established and widely integrated but no native restaking. Ether.fi offers restaking rewards plus non-custodial design. weETH earns more yield but has restaking risk. Use Lido for simplicity, Ether.fi for maximized yield.