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Symbiotic restaking

Symbiotic offers a flexible, asset-agnostic approach to shared security, supporting a wide range of ERC-20 tokens as collateral. This design introduces market risks tied to the volatility and liquidity of all accepted assets. Its modular and permissionless architecture allows individual Networks to implement custom slashing conditions, which requires participants to perform careful due diligence on the unique rules of each service.

The protocol operates through Vaults which are managed by Curators. The Curator acts as the strategist, defining the Vault's rules and selecting which trusted Operators, such as us, provide validation infrastructure.

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Estimated reward rate

TBD

Comission

TBD

Unbonding period

14 days

Auto-compounding

No - new delegation required

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Restaking for institutional and crypto-native investors

For institutional and crypto-native investors, Symbiotic provides a flexible, asset-agnostic protocol that supports various ERC-20 tokens, such as wrapped Bitcoin and stablecoins. This approach introduces market risks from all accepted collateral, including asset-specific risks like de-pegging or custody issues.Its modular architecture allows networks to implement custom slashing and dispute resolution rules, which requires participants to perform careful due diligence on the specific risk framework of each service. The protocol's use of immutable contracts means that while certain governance changes are limited, any flaws in the initial code are permanent and cannot be fixed.

How to delegate to an operator on Symbiotic

Restake

How it works

Acquire your desired supported ERC-20 tokens, as Symbiotic accepts a wide array as collateral, including stablecoins and wrapped Bitcoin.

Navigate to the Symbiotic platform, typically at app.symbiotic.fi. And connect your Ethereum-compatible wallet (e.g., MetaMask).

Locate the specific vault associated with your chosen operator, such as the Finoa Consensus Services vault at https://app.symbiotic.fi/operator/0x2A21EaAe1519D852296a158549416442fbb1fdD2, noting that these vaults are a core part of Symbiotic's model where curators oversee asset deposits and delegation strategies.

After selecting a vault, specify and approve the collateral amount to deposit your assets, which remain securely locked as delegation occurs via an accounting system.

Once your collateral is deposited into a vault, the vault manager then allocates stake limits to these networks, enabling your contributed collateral to be delegated to your chosen operator for securing various networks.

Monitor your restaked assets, accumulated points, and rewards via the Symbiotic platform's dashboard.

Symbiotic restaking FAQ

Navigating the complexities of crypto staking can be challenging.
We've compiled answers to frequently asked questions to provide clear and concise information.

What is Symbiotic restaking?

Symbiotic is a protocol that creates a marketplace for shared security, connecting decentralized networks with asset providers. It allows a wide range of ERC-20 tokens, such as stablecoins and wrapped Bitcoin, to be deposited as collateral to secure these networks. In exchange for potential rewards, participants accept the specific risks and slashing conditions defined by the networks they help secure.

How does Symbiotic differ from EigenLayer?

Unlike protocols with a single, fixed withdrawal queue, Symbiotic lets each Vault set its own epochDuration. Your funds stay slashable until the end of the next epoch, so the real wait is the remainder of the current epoch plus one full epoch.

Because curators are free to make epochs as short as 0 seconds or as long as several days, always check the epochDuration of the Vault before you deposit, different Vaults can have radically different exit times.

What are the unbonding periods in Symbiotic?

Unlike protocols with a fixed withdrawal timeline, the unbonding period for assets in Symbiotic is a customizable parameter. The duration is defined by each network and the Vault Curator. This means withdrawal times can vary significantly depending on the specific Vault you deposit into and the networks it secures.

Before committing assets, it is essential to review the specific unbonding terms of each Vault, as these can differ greatly from one another.

How is Symbiotic's architecture structured?

Symbiotic's architecture has several key features. Assets are held in smart contract Vaults and are not directly controlled by operators; however, they remain subject to slashing based on operator performance.

The protocol allows Curators to create customized Vaults with tailored parameters and slashing rules. This means risk exposure can vary significantly between Vaults, requiring careful due diligence from participants on each Curator's specific strategy and risk framework.