Scaling to $1B in Delegated Assets: How Pier Two Unlocked Growth with EigenLayer
From early launch partner to securing over $1B in delegated ETH and EIGEN, Pier Two's success demonstrates how institutional operators can scale efficiently with EigenLayer's restaking framework to build market-leading positions.
Key Highlights
- 8.25% of Total EigenLayer TVL
- Supporting 20+ AVSs
- 4 LRT partnerships
- $1B+ in delegated ETH and EIGEN
- Launch partner since June 2023
Overview
As one of APAC’s leading institutional staking providers, Pier Two recognized significant barriers preventing teams from building and deploying services in the crypto ecosystem. The challenge was not just technical - it extended to accessibility, capital efficiency, and infrastructure scalability for institutional clients.
Opportunity & Action
Pier Two identified EigenLayer as a strategic opportunity to:
- Enhance capital efficiency across operators, protocols, and services
- Lower barriers to entry for new AVS deployments
- Provide institutional-grade access to restaking opportunities
- Scale infrastructure while maintaining security standards
By becoming an early EigenLayer launch partner in June 2023, Pier Two was able to expand rapidly, support 20+ AVSs, and secure over $1B in delegated assets.
Implementation Approach
Pier Two took a methodical approach to integration:
- Allocated dedicated resources for EigenLayer support
- Developed feedback loops based on testnet infrastructure experience
- Built highly configurable and scalable Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
- Customized deployments for different LRT partner needs (Renzo, Ether.fi, Swell, Level)
- Established robust registration and scaling processes
Results & Impact
Since mainnet launch in April 2024, Pier Two has achieved:
- Market Leadership: Became one of the largest EigenLayer operators
- Ecosystem Growth: Supporting 20+ AVSs and 4 LRT partners
- Capital Efficiency: Managing over $1B in delegated ETH and EIGEN
- Knowledge Leadership: Developed deep expertise in restaking infrastructure
- Strategic Position: Early mover advantage in institutional restaking services
Future Vision & Roadmap
Pier Two plans to continue collaborating with EigenLayer to:
- Expand APAC adoption and bring EigenLayer to a broader institutional audience
- Test and refine new products as an early adopter and core partner
- Support new AVS onboarding, helping operators scale seamlessly
"EigenLayer not only had a first-mover advantage, with consistent messaging, but it was clearly pushing the boundaries across finance and technology. Pier Two wanted to be aligned on that mission, and continue to deliver value to our customers today and in the future."
Jake Denny, Chief Commercial Officer, Pier Two
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Pier Two’s journey highlights the significant growth potential for operators within the EigenLayer ecosystem. By addressing key challenges in scalability, capital efficiency, and security, EigenLayer empowers operators to achieve new levels of success.
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