Swell Network (swETH) combines LSD + restaking in one protocol. swETH is the base LSD; rswETH extends into EigenLayer restaking. Own Swell L2 launched 2024 with ecosystem incentives around SWELL token.
What Swell offers
- swETH — Swell's base ETH LSD
- rswETH — restaking-enabled variant
- Swell L2 — dedicated ecosystem chain
- Deep integrations across DeFi
When Swell wins
For users wanting LSD + restaking in one protocol without picking between them, Swell delivers. The Swell L2 launch added ecosystem incentives around SWELL token that attracted meaningful TVL.
Verdict
Swell is the LSD + LRT bundle. Best for stackers who want both without complexity of managing separate positions.