Restaking Risks Undermine DeFi Sustainability
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Recent analysis highlights fundamental concerns in restaking protocols, where yields primarily derive from token emissions and venture capital incentives rather than productive economic activity. This creates a fragile ecosystem dependent on continuous capital inflows rather than genuine value creation. The reliance on artificial incentives raises questions about long-term sustainability and exposes participants to significant downside risks during market contractions.
Furthermore, complex restaking models concentrate power among large operators while creating interconnected risk cascades. As protocols layer leverage and dependencies, systemic vulnerabilities increase, potentially amplifying losses across the DeFi landscape. These structural issues suggest that while restaking offers attractive nominal yields, the underlying mechanisms may not justify the accumulating risks, particularly for smaller participants facing asymmetric exposure.
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