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rsETH vs weETH
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Kelp Restaked ETH
rsETH
42T4
Trust Score
42
APY
2.26%
TVL
$1.03B
Higher Score
ether.fi Wrapped eETH
weETH
64T3
Trust Score
64
APY
2.27%
TVL
$5.74B
Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | rsETH | weETH | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 6 | 9+3 | 25 | weETH |
| Proof of Reserves | 11 | 16+5 | 20 | weETH |
| Redeemability | 10 | 12+2 | 15 | weETH |
| Audit & Security | 8 | 12+4 | 15 | weETH |
| Regulatory Standing | 5 | 7+2 | 15 | weETH |
| Track Record | 2 | 8+6 | 10 | weETH |
| Total | 42 | 64 | 100 | weETH+22 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | rsETH | weETH |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4: Synthetic & Structured | T3: Secured DeFi |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | High | Medium |
| Backing | 55.6% Lido stETH, 32.1% native ETH via EigenPods, 12.3% Stader ETHx, restaked into EigenLayer | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS) + EigenLayer restaking + ether.fi node operators |
| Protocol | Kelp (Kernel DAO) | ether.fi |
| Lock-up | Roughly 15 to 17 days for LST exits (14-day EigenLayer escrow plus processing), longer for the native ETH portion | None (liquid). Native unstaking via Lido withdrawals or instant swap on Uniswap. |
| Audited | Yes | Yes |
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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.