KAUT1$149.300.10%0.5% APY
KAGT1$68.892.70%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$1.0020.40%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.01%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.140.20%3.5% APY
sUSDeT4$1.240.00%4.8% APY
KAUT1$149.300.10%0.5% APY
KAGT1$68.892.70%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$1.0020.40%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.01%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.140.20%3.5% APY
sUSDeT4$1.240.00%4.8% APY
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LsETH vs wstETH

Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.

Ls

Liquid Staked ETH

LsETH
66T3
Back10/25PoR16/20Redeem4/15Audit15/15Reg12/15Track9/10
Trust Score
66
APY
2.33%
TVL
$789.98M
Higher Score
ws

Wrapped Staked ETH

wstETH
71T3
Back10/25PoR20/20Redeem9/15Audit15/15Reg7/15Track10/10
Trust Score
71
APY
2.26%
TVL
$7.81B

Dimension Comparison

DimensionLsETHwstETHMaxEdge
Asset Backing101025Tied
Proof of Reserves1620+420wstETH
Redeemability49+515wstETH
Audit & Security151515Tied
Regulatory Standing12+5715LsETH
Track Record910+110wstETH
Total6671100wstETH+5

Key Facts

AttributeLsETHwstETH
TierT3: Secured DeFiT3: Secured DeFi
ChainEthereumEthereum
Risk LevelMediumLow
BackingStaked ETH across 16,141 validators run by six named institutional operatorsStaked ETH (Ethereum PoS validators)
ProtocolLiquid CollectiveLido Finance
Lock-upFIFO redemption queue, roughly 12 hours to satisfaction, but mint and redeem are KYC-gated at the contract levelNone (liquid, tradeable)
AuditedYesYes

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This comparison is based on the RWTS Trust Score framework and is not financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold either asset. Always conduct your own due diligence.