What is ezETH/WETH Convex Deposit?
This vault optimizes yields for the Curve ezETH/WETH pool through Convex Finance. ezETH is Renzo Protocol's liquid restaking token, representing ETH that is both staked for Ethereum validation and restaked through EigenLayer for additional security services.
Understanding ezETH and Renzo Protocol
Renzo is a liquid restaking protocol that simplifies EigenLayer restaking:
- ETH Staking: Underlying ETH earns standard Ethereum staking rewards
- EigenLayer Restaking: Staked ETH is restaked to secure Actively Validated Services (AVSs)
- Liquid Token: ezETH remains liquid and DeFi-compatible while earning multiple yield sources
- Point Systems: ezETH holders accumulate both Renzo points and EigenLayer points
The ezETH/WETH Curve pool provides deep liquidity for ezETH while allowing LPs to earn additional CRV and CVX rewards.
How Liquid Restaking Works
EigenLayer enables a new paradigm called restaking:
- Validators can opt-in to secure additional networks beyond Ethereum
- Each additional service (AVS) provides its own rewards
- Restakers earn stacking yields from multiple sources
- Renzo abstracts this complexity into a single liquid token (ezETH)
How This Vault Works
- Provide ezETH and/or WETH to the Curve pool
- Stake resulting LP tokens in Convex
- Convex applies veCRV boost for enhanced CRV rewards
- Earn from multiple sources: restaking yield, trading fees, CRV, CVX
Fee Structure
Convex standard fees:
- 16% of CRV rewards to CVX ecosystem
- No deposit/withdrawal fees
Renzo charges fees on restaking rewards (check current rates on Renzo documentation).
Points and Incentives
ezETH holders may accumulate:
- Renzo protocol points (REZ eligibility)
- EigenLayer points
- Potential AVS token airdrops
These benefits may or may not pass through to LP positions.