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stETH vs weETH
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Higher Score
Lido Staked ETH
stETH
72T3
Trust Score
72
APY
2.24%
TVL
$22.50B
ether.fi Wrapped eETH
weETH
61T3
Trust Score
61
APY
3.45%
TVL
$7.80B
Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | stETH | weETH | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 10+1 | 9 | 25 | stETH |
| Proof of Reserves | 20+4 | 16 | 20 | stETH |
| Redeemability | 10+1 | 9 | 15 | stETH |
| Audit & Security | 15+3 | 12 | 15 | stETH |
| Regulatory Standing | 7 | 7 | 15 | Tied |
| Track Record | 10+2 | 8 | 10 | stETH |
| Total | 72 | 61 | 100 | stETH+11 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | stETH | weETH |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3: Secured DeFi | T3: Secured DeFi |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Low | Medium |
| Backing | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS validators) | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS) + EigenLayer restaking + ether.fi node operators |
| Protocol | Lido Finance | ether.fi |
| Lock-up | None (liquid, tradeable) — exit via Lido withdrawals queue (~1-5 days) or swap on Curve | 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.