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KKelp DAO

A multi-LST liquid restaking token — accepts stETH, ETHx and sfrxETH to mint rsETH.

Multi-LST LRTToken: rsETHBy KelpGov: KERNELSince 2023
Type
Multi-LST LRT
How it works
Deposit supported LSTs (stETH, ETHx, sfrxETH) or ETH to mint rsETH, restaked via EigenLayer. Kelp pioneered points-stacking early in the restaking boom.
LRT token
rsETH
Restakes on
EigenLayer
TVL*
~$1B (post-exploit)
Best for
Existing LST holders
Highlight
Pioneered points stacking

* Approximate TVL — a dated snapshot (DefiLlama + provider reports, 2026), not live.

Strengths

  • Accepts multiple LSTs (stETH/ETHx/sfrxETH)
  • Simple deposit → rsETH
  • Broad availability & integrations
  • Flexible for LST holders

Risks & trade-offs

  • April 2026 LayerZero-adapter exploit (~$290M, ~18% of supply)
  • Triggered sector-wide withdrawals — trust hit
  • Cross-chain / bridge risk

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Listed for comparison as of June 2026 — not an endorsement. LRTs carry depeg, slashing & smart-contract risk; DYOR. Not financial advice.

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