Restake on Mellow Protocol

WHAT IT DOES

This tool enables you to restake native ETH on Mellow Protocol, a modular liquid restaking platform that allows users to choose from multiple LRT (Liquid Restaking Token) vaults with different AVS exposure strategies. It reads your current ETH balance on Ethereum Mainnet, the Mellow vault contract details you specify, and the current gas price to provide an accurate cost estimate before you commit. The tool then constructs and submits a transaction to the selected Mellow vault contract, depositing your specified amount of ETH and receiving that vault's LRT token in return.

Mellow Protocol's modular design allows users to select from a variety of vaults, each with different risk profiles and AVS allocations. This flexibility gives you control over which Actively Validated Services your restaked ETH secures, allowing you to optimize for yield, risk tolerance, or specific ecosystem participation. The protocol's vault architecture is designed to be composable, enabling LRT tokens to be used across the broader DeFi ecosystem.

HOW TO USE

Connect your wallet using the "connect" button. Ensure you are connected to Ethereum Mainnet (chain ID 1) — the tool will display your current chain ID, ETH balance, and any existing LRT balance from the vault you specify. Enter the address of the Mellow vault you wish to use in the input field. The tool will display the vault's LRT balance. Enter the amount of ETH you wish to restake, and the tool will estimate the gas cost for the deposit transaction.

Review the restake summary, then click "restake on Mellow Protocol" to sign and submit the transaction through your wallet. The tool will wait for confirmation and display the transaction details on Etherscan. After the transaction is confirmed, you will receive the vault's LRT token in your wallet representing your restaked ETH position. Your LRT balance will automatically accrue restaking rewards from the AVSs allocated by the vault, and you can monitor it through the tool's balance display. LRT tokens can be used across the DeFi ecosystem, including lending platforms, liquidity pools, and as collateral for borrowing.

TECHNICAL MECHANISM — MELLOW PROTOCOL MODULAR VAULT RESTAKING

The tool interacts with the Mellow Protocol vault contract you specify, which implements the depositETH() function. This function accepts ETH as value and handles the underlying mechanics of depositing ETH into EigenLayer through Mellow's vault architecture and minting the vault's LRT token in return. When you call depositETH(), the vault contract forwards your ETH to EigenLayer's restaking infrastructure, where it is allocated according to the vault's specific strategy manager configuration.

Each Mellow vault is configured with its own strategy manager that determines how deposited ETH is distributed across a curated set of Actively Validated Services (AVSs). This modular design allows for a wide range of risk and yield profiles — some vaults may focus on a single AVS for higher concentration, while others may diversify across many AVSs for more balanced exposure. In return for your deposit, the contract mints the vault's LRT token at a rate determined by the current exchange rate between ETH and the LRT. These LRT tokens are ERC-20 tokens that represent your claim on the underlying restaked ETH plus accumulated rewards. The amount of LRT you hold stays constant, but its value in ETH increases over time as rewards accumulate from the AVSs allocated by the vault. The withdrawal process requires burning the LRT token and going through EigenLayer's withdrawal queue, which involves a waiting period and is subject to network conditions.

WHAT IT CANNOT SEE

This tool cannot estimate exact gas costs without a live RPC call, and gas prices on Ethereum Mainnet may change between quoting and execution. It cannot guarantee yield rates or APR, as these depend on EigenLayer AVS performance and the specific vault's strategy allocation. The tool cannot verify the vault contract address is correct beyond what you provide — you are responsible for ensuring you are using a legitimate Mellow vault. It cannot cancel a transaction once submitted, and if the transaction fails due to gas issues or contract errors, you may still pay gas fees. The tool cannot interact with non-Ethereum chains or provide immediate withdrawal functionality — withdrawals require burning the LRT token and going through EigenLayer's withdrawal queue, which can take several days. The tool cannot handle restaking of tokens other than native ETH, and it cannot automatically select the optimal vault for your needs.

PLEASE NOTE — ETHEREUM MAINNET ONLY

This tool works exclusively on Ethereum Mainnet (chain ID 1). You must be connected to Ethereum Mainnet to use this tool. It does not support other networks or layer 2 solutions. The tool only restakes native ETH and returns the vault's LRT token — it does not support other assets. LRT tokens are value-accruing liquid restaking tokens that appreciate against ETH over time through EigenLayer restaking rewards. They also carry the risks of the underlying restaking protocol, including slashing risks from AVS misbehavior. The specific vault you choose determines which AVSs your ETH secures and therefore your risk exposure and potential rewards. Always verify the vault contract address before submitting a transaction — using an incorrect or malicious address will result in permanent loss of funds. This tool provides a simple deposit interface; withdrawals are not supported and must be performed through Mellow Protocol's official mechanisms.