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
RWTS Compare

rsETH vs wstETH

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

rs

Kelp Restaked ETH

rsETH
39T4
Back6/25PoR11/20Redeem7/15Audit8/15Reg5/15Track2/10
Trust Score
39
APY
2.32%
TVL
$1.11B
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

DimensionrsETHwstETHMaxEdge
Asset Backing610+425wstETH
Proof of Reserves1120+920wstETH
Redeemability79+215wstETH
Audit & Security815+715wstETH
Regulatory Standing57+215wstETH
Track Record210+810wstETH
Total3971100wstETH+32

Key Facts

AttributersETHwstETH
TierT4: Synthetic & StructuredT3: Secured DeFi
ChainEthereumEthereum
Risk LevelHighLow
Backing55.6% Lido stETH, 32.1% native ETH via EigenPods, 12.3% Stader ETHx, restaked into EigenLayerStaked ETH (Ethereum PoS validators)
ProtocolKelp (Kernel DAO)Lido Finance
Lock-upRoughly 15 to 17 days for LST exits (14-day EigenLayer escrow plus processing), longer for the native ETH portionNone (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.