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weETH vs wstETH
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
ether.fi Wrapped eETH
weETH
64T3
Trust Score
64
APY
2.26%
TVL
$5.89B
Higher Score
Wrapped Staked ETH
wstETH
74T3
Trust Score
74
APY
2.32%
TVL
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Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | weETH | wstETH | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 9 | 10+1 | 25 | wstETH |
| Proof of Reserves | 16 | 20+4 | 20 | wstETH |
| Redeemability | 12 | 12 | 15 | Tied |
| Audit & Security | 12 | 15+3 | 15 | wstETH |
| Regulatory Standing | 7 | 7 | 15 | Tied |
| Track Record | 8 | 10+2 | 10 | wstETH |
| Total | 64 | 74 | 100 | wstETH+10 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | weETH | wstETH |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3: Secured DeFi | T3: Secured DeFi |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Medium | Low |
| Backing | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS) + EigenLayer restaking + ether.fi node operators | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS validators) |
| Protocol | ether.fi | Lido Finance |
| Lock-up | None (liquid). Native unstaking via Lido withdrawals or instant swap on Uniswap. | None (liquid, tradeable) |
| 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.