EigenLayer Airdrop

Updated September 26, 2024

About EigenLayer

EigenLayer is a restaking collective for Ethereum. It offer a set of smart contracts on Ethereum that allows consensus layer Ether stakers to restake their assets, thereby offering security and validation for both new and existing decentralized applications and services. By utilizing Ethereum’s established security framework, EigenLayer enhances the security and capabilities of other blockchain projects, fostering a more interconnected and resilient ecosystem. EigenLayer’s goal is to maximize resource efficiency and bolster the overall security and performance of the Ethereum network.

Why we choose EigenLayer?

EigenLayer is a top-tier restaking project, available on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Scroll, Linea, Mode, and Blast. It has successfully raised $164.5M, backed by prominent ventures such as a16z, Coinbase Ventures, and Polychain Capital. 

In early 2024, EigenLayer unveiled the rewards for their Season 1 Stakedrop program, distributing $EIGEN tokens to native and LRT stakers. With the launch of EigenLayer Season 2, now is an excellent time to start farming on EigenLayer to earn future airdrop rewards.

EigenLayer Airdrop Guide

Airdrop Eligibility

  • Complete all tasks below:
  • Restake duration: 2+ months.
  • Restake volume: 500$+

How to get EigenLayer Airdrop?

To qualify for EigenLayer airdrop, you need to earn EigenLayer Points by restaking assets. There are 2 ways to restake your assets: Using EigenLayer (native), or using partner LRT protocols. EigenLayer Points will determine your future EigenLayer airdrop.

Deadline: TBD.

How to earn EigenLayer Points: Restake on EigenLayer or restake using other LRT protocols.

Recommended strategy: Stake ETH on EtherFi (Part III step #1) => Restake weETH on Mitosis (Part III step #2). This route will optimize your EigenLayer Points, while also qualify you for future EtherFi and Mitosis airdrops.

To maximize your chances for the EigenLayer airdrop, follow the guide below.

#1: Restake on EigenLayer:

Visit the EigenLayer Restake page and connect your wallet. Choose your desired asset by clicking on it. 

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On the asset page, click on Restake.

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Enter the amount, click on Next and complete the transaction.

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After staking, you can view your position using the EigenLayer Dashboard.

#2: View your EigenLayer Points:

To view your accumulated EigenLayer Points, visit the EigenLayer website and check the top-right panel.

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Restake using other LRT protocols will also earn you EigenLayer Points, along with other rewards. In this route, restaking with EtherFi then Mitosis will qualify you for EtherFi Loyalty Points and Mitosis Points, in addition to EigenLayer Points and Restaking APR.

#1: Restake ETH on EtherFi:

By restaking ETH on EtherFi, you will receive weETH tokens.

Visit EtherFi website and connect your wallet. 

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Choose your desired network by clicking on the Stake on button. There are 6 supported networks: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Blast, Mode, Linea, Base.

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After choosing your network, enter the amount and click on Stake to receive weETH.

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Note: weETH is currently available on the Scroll Network, but you can’t restake directly on the EtherFi website. To get weETH on Scroll, visit Ambient Finance and swap using other assets.

#2: Restake weETH on Mitosis:

By restaking weETH on Mitosis, you will receive miweETH tokens.

Visit Mitosis and connect your wallet. Then choose your desired network to deposit.

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Note that different networks will have different chain boosts. In this case, depositing on new Layer 2 like Scroll or Linea can yield better boosts than the Ethereum Mainnet.

Next, enter the amount and click on Deposit to receive miweETH.

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#3: Check your Points on Mitosis:

Visit Mitosis Dashboard. Here, you can view your accumulated Points and current positions.  

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You can now claim $EIGEN rewards from Season 2. 

Note: Currently, $EIGEN tokens are non-transferable. Means that while you can claim and view it in your wallet, the token cannot be transferred to another wallet or CEX. The Eigen Foundation has announced that the tokens transferability is expected by September 30th, 2024.

#1: Claim $EIGEN for Native Stakers:

Visit the EigenLayer Claim page and connect your wallet. Click on Next to view the token allocation and claim your $EIGEN.

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#2: Claim $EIGEN for Partner Protocols:

You can claim $EIGEN from EigenLayer’s partner protocols using these links:

Note: To easily check your rewards from various partner protocol, you can use this website: https://checkeigen.byzantine.fi/ 

EigenLayer Airdrop Claim

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