Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) vs Liquid Staking Tokens (LST)
| Feature | LRT (Tangle) | LST (Traditional) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary function | Liquid shares over a restaking delegation position (operator + blueprint exposure). | Liquid shares over a consensus staking position. |
| Risk profile | Service-level misbehavior can lead to slashing based on exposure; risk depends on blueprint selection (All vs Fixed). | Primarily validator downtime/misbehavior under the base chain’s consensus rules. |
| Reward sources | Service fees (payment tokens) and optional incentive programs; depends on which services the operator runs. | Base chain staking rewards (typically native). |
| Exit mechanics | Often asynchronous (unbonding/round delays). | Often asynchronous (unbonding) depending on the chain. |
| Use cases | Service-backed infrastructure, delegated operator portfolios, blueprint-specific exposure control. | DeFi composability for base-chain staking yield. |