Is EigenLayer Ready For Institutional Adoption?
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
EigenLayer's Institutional Adoption Challenges: EigenLayer, a restaking platform with $11 billion in total value locked, is popular among retail investors but struggles to meet the needs of institutional clients due to integration issues with custodians and a lack of legally-enforceable performance guarantees.
Smart Contract Risks and Market Concerns: Institutions remain hesitant to adopt EigenLayer due to smart contract risks and concerns over the stability of rewards from actively validated services, leading them to wait for further testing and assurance from retail investors before fully engaging.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
