# Restaking Economics Collapse and Ether.fi Cuts Its Last Structural Tie to EigenLayer

The sector secured about $10 billion while generating roughly $100,000 in weekly fees, and EigenLayer's holdings have fallen to $5.10 billion from $22.06 billion.

- Published: 2026-09-29T05:41:12.286Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-09-29/restaking-economics-collapse-and-ether-fi-cuts-its-last-stru
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: crypto
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/28/the-restaking-gold-rush-is-over-and-top-protocols-are-barely-making-a-profit)

The restaking sector, which two years ago was the dominant destination for Ethereum capital, no longer pays for the risk it asks users to take. As of September 8, restaking total value locked stood at $10.02 billion and produced about $100,…

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