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Restaking
Definition
Using already staked crypto assets to help secure additional services or protocols.
In Plain English
Restaking is like using the same collateral to back more than one obligation.
Real-World Example
A protocol may offer extra rewards for restaking assets into additional validation services.
Why It Matters for Your Work
Restaking can increase rewards but also compounds security and slashing risk.
Common Mistake
Viewing extra yield without understanding the extra risk being taken.
Related Terms
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Liquidity
How easily an asset can be bought or sold without significantly moving its price.