The restaking landscape in 2026 is dominated by three key protocols, ranked here by total value locked (TVL) and track record. Leading the pack is EigenLayer with a staggering $12B TVL, supported by one chain, three audits, and a track record since 2023.
Symbiotic holds the second spot with $2B TVL, boasting two audits and launched in 2024. Karak rounds out the top three with $0.6B TVL but offers the widest chain support across five networks, also starting in 2024. These protocols represent the state of restaking in 2026, each with varying scale and multichain reach.
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#1
EigenLayer
$12B TVL
Pioneer restaking protocol. Lets ETH and LST holders restake to secure Actively Validated Services (AVSs) such as EigenDA, bridges, and oracles in exchange for rewards.
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#2
Symbiotic
$2B TVL
Permissionless restaking protocol. Supports any ERC-20 collateral (not just ETH/LSTs). Modular design lets networks fully customize slashing and rewards. Cyber Fund / Paradigm-back
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#3
Karak
$0.6B TVL
Multi-asset restaking platform supporting ETH, LSTs, LRTs, BTC derivatives, and stablecoins. K2 is a universal restaking-secured L2; Distributed Secure Services consume security.