Key Terms

• AVS (Actively Validated Services) – Decentralized validation services secured through restaked assets, extending economic security beyond standard staking.

• AVS Operator – Entities that run validation services within AVS, earning rewards for providing decentralized security.

• EigenFi – A liquidity vault system that enables cross-chain restaking, allowing L1 stakers to earn additional yield while retaining native staking rewards.

• L1 (Layer 1) – Base blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Cardano, ICP, and Aptos, which provide security and consensus.

• Movement – A modular execution layer that enhances interoperability and capital efficiency within cross-chain environments.

• LST (Liquid Staking Token) – A tokenized representation of staked assets, enabling liquidity while earning staking rewards.

• LRT (Liquid Restaked Token) – A tokenized version of restaked assets, allowing for flexible liquidity deployment while securing AVS.

• Chain Key / Chain Fusion – Interoperability technology from ICP that enables decentralized, bidirectional communication between multiple blockchains without traditional bridges.