Liquid restaking protocol issuing rsETH across multiple restaking layers
Last updated: July 2026
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 incentives — while holding a liquid, composable token. Kelp accepts multiple liquid staking tokens as deposits (making it easy for existing stETH/ETHx holders to restake without unwinding) and manages the restaking strategy, issuing rsETH as the unified liquid representation. It grew into a significant liquid restaking protocol during the restaking wave and has expanded toward supporting restaking across more than just EigenLayer. rsETH is integrated across DeFi and Kelp has its own token and rewards program. The trade-offs mirror the restaking category: you inherit the slashing and operational risks of the restaking services involved, plus Kelp's and the underlying protocols' smart-contract risk; liquid restaking tokens like rsETH can de-peg under stressed liquidity; and rewards are heavily points/incentive-driven and variable, which makes true yield harder to assess. But for users — especially existing LST holders — who want a convenient way to restake into a single liquid token with layered rewards and multi-LST deposit support, Kelp DAO is one of the notable liquid restaking options, for those comfortable with the layered, evolving risk profile.
Kelp DAO offers a free plan.
Kelp DAO
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| Feature | Kelp DAO |
|---|---|
| Liquid Token | rsETH |
| Minimum Stake | None |
| Reward Frequency | Continuous |
| Defi Compatible | ✓ |
| Node Operator Model | Managed multi-layer restaking |
| Governance Token | ✓ |
| Multi Chain | ✗ |
| Slashing Protection | ✗ |
| Withdrawal Enabled | ✓ |
| Insurance Fund | ✗ |
Yes, Kelp DAO has a free plan.
Kelp DAO is used for liquid restaking protocol issuing rseth across multiple restaking layers. It's primarily used by Web3 teams in the Staking & Liquid Staking category.
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Kelp DAO has a rating of 4/5 based on 89 reviews. Key strength: Accepts multiple LSTs — easy to restake existing stakes. Main limitation: Inherits slashing + operational restaking risks.
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