EigenLayer is a new system built on the Ethereum blockchain that introduces a concept called restaking, a new feature in blockchain security. This feature allows users to restake their staked Ethereum within the system's consensus layer. EigenLayer's key advantage is its ability to collect and boost blockchain security through restaking, while also supporting the development of new applications on Ethereum.
The $EIGEN token is a universal intersubjective work token designed for EigenLayer, enabling security for various digital tasks that are not just objectively verifiable but also intersubjectively attributable. Unlike traditional work tokens that are tied to one specific digital task or objective faults (verifiable on-chain), EIGEN addresses a broader category of faults where multiple external observers agree on whether the task was performed correctly. This expands the range of tasks that can be securely managed on a blockchain.
