Renzo vs Kelp DAO
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Renzo and Kelp DAO — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Renzo
EigenLayer liquid restaking protocol issuing the ezETH token
Renzo is a liquid restaking protocol built on EigenLayer that issues ezETH, letting users restake ETH (or liquid staking tokens) to earn Ethereum staking rewards plus additional rewards from securing …
Full review →Kelp DAO
Liquid restaking protocol issuing rsETH across multiple restaking layers
Kelp DAO is a liquid restaking protocol that issues rsETH, letting users restake ETH and liquid staking tokens to earn layered rewards — Ethereum staking, EigenLayer restaking, and Kelp's own incentiv…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Renzo | Kelp DAO |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Token | ezETH | rsETH |
| Minimum Stake | None | None |
| Reward Frequency | Continuous | Continuous |
| Defi Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Node Operator Model | Managed EigenLayer restaking | Managed multi-layer restaking |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain | ✗ | ✗ |
| Slashing Protection | ✗ | ✗ |
| Withdrawal Enabled | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Fund | ✗ | ✗ |
Renzo Pricing
Renzo
Free (protocol fee on rewards)
Free
- ✓Liquid restaking (ezETH)
- ✓Managed EigenLayer AVS delegation
- ✓Staking + restaking rewards
- ✓Abstracts restaking complexity
- ✓REZ governance token
Kelp DAO Pricing
Kelp DAO
Free (protocol fee on rewards)
Free
- ✓Liquid restaking (rsETH)
- ✓Accepts multiple LSTs as deposits
- ✓Layered staking + restaking rewards
- ✓Multi-restaking-layer support
- ✓KEP/native rewards
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Renzo is the better pick if you need simplifies eigenlayer restaking into one token. Kelp DAO wins when accepts multiple lsts — easy to restake existing stakes. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.