An Exciting New Chapter: Our Strategic Partnership with ether.fi

We are incredibly excited to announce our strategic partnership with ether.fi, the number one restaking protocol in the DeFi space. Restaking is the most engaging and fastest-growing sector in DeFi, and as it is still in its infancy, now is the time to set the standards for risk management. Through our collaboration, we aim to elevate the ether.fi restaking network, scaling it securely and efficiently with Chaos Labs' expertise and cutting-edge technology. Together, we’re ready to boost ether.fi's security, scalability, and market leadership in the DeFi ecosystem.

ether.fi: Pioneering the Restaking Revolution

ether.fi has emerged as a leading force in DeFi, leading the charge in liquid restaking with over $6.5bn in TVL already. As the protocol continues to grow rapidly, having a solid risk management strategy is crucial. To date ether.fi is the only liquid restaking token to launch with withdrawals enabled. This safety-first approach highlights ether.fi and Chaos Labs shared vision of risk management as a competitive advantage in the space. Our partnership will ensure that ether.fi maintains its competitive edge while building a network that’s secure and resilient for the long haul.

Chaos Labs: Innovating Risk Management for DeFi

At Chaos Labs, we are leveraging our extensive experience in risk management to develop a comprehensive AVS Risk Framework and LRT Risk Framework for ether.fi. Given that AVS risk is the core driver of LRT risk management and is still in its infancy with no established track record or data to rely on, our research-driven methodologies are crucial.

Chaos Labs' risk dashboards are meticulously designed to identify and diagnose risks in advance. They incorporate key decision-making inputs to empower users with real-time data, enabling prompt and informed actions. The ether.fi community can look forward to the following:

1. Risk and Observability Analytics Platform: Giving deep insights into the operational and financial risks of restaking.
2. Parameter Recommendations Platform: Offering data-driven advice to optimize network operations.
3. Risk Oracle Integrations: Providing real-time, reliable risk assessments and mitigations.

We’re also committed to ongoing risk management services for ether.fi. This includes evaluating new AVSs seeking allocation, proposing allocation amounts, conducting continuous risk assessments of AVSs, assessing weETH liquidity risks, and reviewing newly proposed vault strategies. With this, we aim to support ether.fi’s growth and evolution within the DeFi landscape by ensuring robust security and scalability.

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for the upcoming release of Chaos Labs' initial AVS onboarding methodology, designed specifically to support the ether.fi community as more information and data become available.

Our new methodology goes beyond the current frameworks that focus solely on returns and slashing by addressing the full spectrum of AVS risks. This includes the liquidity risks from term commitments, reward token risks, and more.

Future research and methodologies will target LRT-specific risks, tackling the complexities introduced by a diverse basket of AVS assets.

Our goal is to enhance the security and scalability of the ether.fi restaking network, ensuring its long-term success. Together, Chaos Labs and ether.fi are shaping the future of restaking and redefining industry standards.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and releases!

Learn More About ether.fi

Want to learn more about ether.fi and its innovative mechanisms? Visit the official ether.fi website to dive deeper and stay updated on the latest developments.