#RestakingRisks
Extra yield is great. Losing your ETH is not.
"*Restaking risks*" — in 2026 this is the
#1 way people get rekt chasing APR. Know what you’re signing up for.
"*Stay safe*" — the 4 big risks:
1. *Slashing*: If an AVS you secure misbehaves, you can lose 0.5% to 100% of stake
2. *Operator risk*: Bad validators, downtime, or malicious operators = penalties
3. *Smart contract risk*: Bug in EigenLayer, LRT, or AVS code
4. *Concentration risk*: Securing 10 protocols with 1 stake = 10x exposure
"*Due diligence*" — your 2026 checklist:
- *Read slashing rules*: What t