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Eigenlayer Retake

Operating Steps​

1. Create Eigenpod​

  • Open Eigenlayer Official Website
  • Connect Eigenlayer with Wallet A and sign
  • Click [Create Eigenpod]
  • Complete wallet signature (principal will enter Eigenpod address when the node exited, and can be withdrawn to Wallet A address after 7 days of unlocking)
  • View Eigenpod Address and copy the address.

2. Create Node:​

  • Visit Ebunker Official Website
  • Connect Wallet (It is recommended to use Wallet A, which needs to complete ETH staking) and sign
  • Click [Ebunker One-Click Staking] - Create and back up mnemonic phrase.
  • Detailed steps: One-Click Staking

3. Configure Keystore - Set Withdraw Credential:​

  • Fill in the deployment method (default to use Ebunker)
  • Fill in the number of validators to be created
  • Fill in the withdrawal address - click [Manually Enter Address] - enter the Eigenpod address (created in the first step) as withdraw address
  • Click [Done] to create the node
  • Detailed instructions: Create Node

4. Wait for Ebunker to Deploy the Validator​

5. Stake ETH​

  • After the validator deployment is complete, click [Batch Stake] to stake ETH
  • Detailed instructions: Node Staking

6. Wait for Validator Activation​

  • It takes approximately 16-24 hours for ETH validators to activate, and Eigenlayer's website cannot view Restake information before activation.
  • After the validator is activated, return to Eigenlayer Official Website to view that the node has been Restaked.

7. Validator Exit​

  • Open Ebunker Dashboard
  • View your validator, click the ··· icon on the right side of the node, click Exit Consensus, check the validator exit information, and sign.
  • After the validator exits, ETH will be transferred to Eigenpod
  • Open Eigenlayer Official Website, click [Unstake], and complete the cancel restaking operation.
  • Eigenpod has a lock-up period of 7 days. After 7 days, click [Withdraw] to withdraw ETH.