March 7, 2025
YieldNest, a liquid restaking protocol, has announced a strategic partnership with A41 a multichain validation service provider, to enhance its infrastructure and expand actively validated services (AVSs) for users. This collaboration aims to bolster YieldNest's multichain validation capabilities, ensuring robust and reliable infrastructure for restaking. A41's expertise is expected to integrate more AVSs into YieldNest's offerings, providing users with expanded options for yield strategies and risk-adjusted returns. Notably, A41 holds a 1.8% share in staked Ethereum (ETH), underscoring its reliability in the staking ecosystem.
YieldNest, launched in 2024, is a liquid restaking protocol designed to simplify and enhance Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain yields through curated AVS baskets and specific AVS categories. Leveraging EigenLayer's shared security and decentralized trust markets, YieldNest offers products like YieldNest Restaked ETH (ynETH) and YieldNest Restaked BNB (ynBNB), aiming to streamline complex restaking operations into a user-friendly service. In April 2024, YieldNest successfully closed a $5.2 million contribution round led by Faculty Group, with participation from Backed VC and notable figures in the DeFi space.
This partnership marks a significant step for YieldNest in enhancing its platform's infrastructure and expanding its service offerings, aiming to provide users with a more robust and diversified DeFi experience.
About YieldNest
YieldNest is a liquid restaking protocol launched in 2024 to simplify Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain yields using curated AVS baskets. It leverages EigenLayer’s shared security to offer products like YieldNest Restaked ETH (ynETH) and YieldNest Restaked BNB (ynBNB). In April 2024, YieldNest secured $5.2 million in funding led by Faculty Group, with participation from Backed VC and other DeFi investors.
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About Investor
A41
A41 is a multichain validation service provider focused on securing and validating blockchain networks. It holds a 1.8% share of staked ETH and manages $2.5 billion in total staked assets with a 99.9% effective uptime. A41 operates across more than 20 protocols, supporting blockchain ecosystems with reliable infrastructure.
Location: Seoul
Website: https://www.a41.io/
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