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Eigenpie vs Kelp DAO

How Eigenpie and Kelp DAO differ on token, backend, TVL and approach.

EigenpieKelp DAO
TypeIsolated LRTMulti-LST LRT
LRT tokenIsolated (mstETH…)rsETH
How it worksA Magpie SubDAO: instead of pooling, Eigenpie converts each LST into its own isolated LRT (e.g. mstETH), so risk isn’t shared across different assets.Deposit supported LSTs (stETH, ETHx, sfrxETH) or ETH to mint rsETH, restaked via EigenLayer. Kelp pioneered points-stacking early in the restaking boom.
Restakes onEigenLayerEigenLayer
TVL*~$9M~$1B (post-exploit)
Best forIsolated per-asset restakingExisting LST holders

Eigenpie

  • Isolated risk per LST
  • Many LST options
  • Magpie ecosystem (vlEGP)
  • Small TVL (shrank from peak)
  • Fragmented liquidity (many tokens)

Kelp DAO

  • Accepts multiple LSTs (stETH/ETHx/sfrxETH)
  • Simple deposit → rsETH
  • Broad availability & integrations
  • April 2026 LayerZero-adapter exploit (~$290M, ~18% of supply)
  • Triggered sector-wide withdrawals — trust hit

Bottom line

Pick Eigenpie for isolated per-asset restaking; pick Kelp DAO for existing lst holders.

* TVL = dated snapshot (DefiLlama + provider reports, 2026).