Renzo Protocol Expands Restaking Options and Reports January Performance

**Etherex DEX on Linea** is offering over **35% APR** for providing ezETH liquidity through their concentrated liquidity platform. **Key Features:** - Built on Linea network using metaDEX x(3,3) methodology - Partnership with Linea and Consensys - REX33 model eliminates 4-year lock requirements - Frictionless system for maximizing returns **How it Works:** Users can supply ezETH liquidity to earn REX rewards through the platform's concentrated liquidity layer. **Background Context:** Previous data shows ETH/ezETH pools on Linea have generated 21%+ APR with over $5.2M TVL, while LPs earned Linea LXP-L points. [Start earning REX rewards](https://www.etherex.finance/liquidity/0xd66d0e2454d9e0eee51440cd23215f46e7d20a83)

**Native restaking is now live on Linea** through Renzo Protocol's ezETH integration. **Key Features:** - Users can mint ezETH directly on Linea without bridging - Powered by Connext for seamless cross-chain functionality - Avoids high Ethereum mainnet gas costs **Ecosystem Integration:** - **NileExchange** provides efficient ETH/ezETH swaps with deep liquidity - **Lending protocols** like MendiFinance and ZeroLend unlock ezETH utility - ezETH serves as collateral across Linea's DeFi ecosystem **Benefits:** - Access to EigenLayer restaking rewards - Enhanced DeFi composability and yield strategies - Improved security through Ethereum's validator network This integration expands liquid restaking access while maintaining institutional-grade security standards. [Start restaking on Linea](https://app.renzoprotocol.com/ezeth?fromChainId=59144)

**ezETH is now available on Aave's Core Market**, expanding liquidity options for restakers. The integration allows users to: - Use ezETH as collateral on Aave - Access deeper liquidity pools - Maximize capital efficiency through lending protocols This marks another step in ezETH's growing DeFi integration, following previous token listings on major platforms. [Explore ezETH on Aave](https://app.aave.com/reserve-overview/?underlyingAsset=0xbf5495efe5db9ce00f80364c8b423567e58d2110&marketName=proto_mainnet_v3)

SparkLend has expanded its borrowing options by onboarding Renzo Protocol, allowing users to borrow against ezETH tokens. This integration is part of a broader expansion that includes four new assets: - rsETH from KelpDAO - ezETH from Renzo Protocol - tBTC from The T Network - LBTC from Lombard Finance Users can now access these enhanced borrowing capabilities on [Spark's platform](https://app.spark.fi/borrow).

Renzo's ezETH has launched on Fluid, offering new DeFi capabilities: - Two new pools available: * ezETH / wstETH * ezETH-ETH / wstETH **Key Features:** - Up to 96% LTV for wstETH borrowing - Smart Collateral and Smart Debt functionality - 4x points earning on all ezETH deposits - Intuitive interface for swapping, lending, and borrowing Users can supply ezETH or ezETH-ETH as collateral, enabling dual-sided rewards through Smart Collateral and Smart Debt systems. [Visit Fluid's documentation](https://fluid.guides.instadapp.io/vault-protocol/vaults-on-fluid) for detailed information.