Author: Sam Ruskin, Messari Research Analyst; Translated by: 0xjs@Golden Finance

In this article we will take a look at some of the most exciting AVS utilizing EigenLayer restaking pools.

AVS is any system that requires its own decentralized validation, such as a sidechain, data availability layer, or oracle. Using EigenLayer, these systems can leverage Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS) security to protect their services without requiring their own separate validators. This allows AVS systems to benefit from Ethereum’s security while running their own decentralized applications or services.

So what exactly are AVS like? Here are some exciting AVS I’ve been keeping an eye on:

EigenDA

EigenDA is developed by EigenLabs and is the first active verification service (AVS) launched on EigenLayer. It works similarly to other data availability (DA) layers such as Celestia or NearDA, and Rollups using EigenDA can enjoy lower fees and higher throughput.

  • In fact, integrating EigenDA’s Rollup can increase throughput by 100 times while reducing operating costs by 4 times.

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As more and more Rollups are built on Ethereum, liquidity fragmentation becomes increasingly problematic, leading to isolated ecosystems, inefficient transactions, and poor user experience. The Omni Protocol aims to address these fragmentation challenges by enabling cross-Rollup communication, unifying liquidity pools, and simplifying the user experience.

  • Their OMNI token is designed to be used as a general-purpose transaction fee token, making gas fee payments simpler in rollups. Omni’s network is secured by re-staked ETH for added security.

Witness Chain

Similar in concept to Omni, Witness Chain aims to unify the isolated DePIN economy by converting physical properties (location, computing power, network, storage, energy, etc.) into verified digital proofs.

  • Their DePIN coordination layer creates a sharing economy of physical assets, allowing the exchange of resources and information across physical supply chains.

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