
Bitcoin is entering the restaking space, traditionally dominated by Ethereum. Babylon Labs has introduced Bitcoin staking, leading to a significant increase in Bitcoin transaction fees. This new approach allows Bitcoin holders to unlock yield, moving beyond the traditional 'HODLing' strategy. Co-founder David Tse highlighted that Bitcoiners are ready to evolve. Restaking, which first gained popularity through protocols like EigenLayer, presents both challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin. The introduction of native yields on Bitcoin is a notable development, with applications leveraging Bitcoin's security. Despite the excitement, the restaking sector has seen a decline in activity, with less than 1,000 daily restakers, down 90% from its February peak. EigenLayer continues to dominate the market with an 84% share, although it has experienced a significant outflow of 94,000 ETH, valued at approximately $222 million. Babylon's new projects are among the top 6 in the space.


Restaking updates – ➡️ There are less than 1k restakers daily, down 90% from its February peak of 10k. ➡️ EigenLayer holds an 84% market share among restaking protocols. Give the full @ournetwork__ issue a read ➡️ https://t.co/5Q3NgPNQvH https://t.co/zsPq909GKZ
Restaking sector update from @_LewisHarland_: 📍 Total dollar-denominated ETH staked in restaking protocols has declined 38% from its June peak. 📍 ETH units staked have stayed flat over the same period with limited net new flows. 📍 Today, there are 23 total AVSs, with liquid… https://t.co/JpkjO4v2UJ
.@ournetwork__ just dropped their first restaking issue covering @eigenlayer, @ether_fi, @swellnetworkio, @symbioticfi & @Karak_Network. Give it a read ⬇️ https://t.co/5Q3NgPNQvH