- EigenLayer introduced EigenCloud to support verifiable services, AI, and apps using slashing and staking mechanisms across its modular infrastructure.
- EigenCloud combines data availability, dispute resolution, and compute layers to enable trustworthy off-chain applications on top of EigenLayer security.
EigenLayer has officially launched EigenCloud, a platform that offers a new way to build cryptographically verifiable AI applications, services, and systems. So it’s not just about consensus and staking anymore—this time they want to go deeper into the off-chain scene and the world of AI.
The evolution is here. The age of verifiable apps has begun.
Introducing EigenCloud, a platform for verifiable apps, services, and AI, built on EigenLayer, secured by the EIGEN token. ☁️
Crypto has spent a decade building trustless infrastructure.
Now it's time to build on it. pic.twitter.com/AjXO6lOoMd
— EigenCloud (@eigenlayer) June 17, 2025
How EigenCloud Is Built to Earn Real-World Trust
What makes this project interesting is not just the big idea, but also the way they built it. EigenCloud consists of three main components that complement each other: EigenDA as a data storage layer, EigenVerify to resolve disputes using a programmatic slashing method, and EigenCompute which can run computations outside the blockchain while maintaining transparency.
If explained to a layperson, it’s like having a trusted supervisor who ensures that all the “behind-the-scenes” processes are running honestly.
Furthermore, there are big names that are starting to get involved in the project. For example, companies like Securitize are already exploring the use of EigenCloud to support asset price verification in BlackRock’s tokenized funds. Just imagine, a crypto platform is used to help verify billions of dollars worth of assets in the traditional financial sector. Quite mind-blowing, right?
EigenLayer: Building Trust with Real Incentives and Security Tools
Looking back, last December, they set aside 1% of the total EIGEN tokens to support Ethereum Layer 1 research through the Protocol Guild, according to CNF. This was a step that was quite appreciated by many parties, because it showed a commitment to long-term development, not just chasing momentum.
Then, on April 17, they activated the slashing feature on the mainnet. This means that now operators or service providers (AVS) can punish violations by cutting the stakes that are guaranteed. This makes all players have to be more careful and transparent. That way, the crypto-economic-based security system can run more firmly.
Not only that, they also launched a special incentive program for stakers and operators. This program is to attract more participation in the AVS services that are increasingly emerging on EigenLayer. So it’s not just big developers who benefit, small users also have a reason to take part.
Interestingly, in the middle of all these breakthroughs, the EIGEN token also seems to be starting to be actively noticed by the market. At the time of writing, EIGEN is swapped hands at about $1.19, up 1.93% in the last 24 hours, with a daily trading volume of around $131 million. This figure is subject to change at any time, but it does show that enthusiasm is starting to be felt.
Although still in its early stages, EigenCloud is no small project. Many see it as a bridge between the traditional and crypto worlds, especially with the “total verification” approach it offers. But of course, challenges remain. Some are still skeptical whether a restaking ecosystem like this can really be resilient if one AVS experiences a major problem.
However, the design of the slashing system is isolated per service, making such concerns somewhat lessened. If one AVS has a problem, the others are not immediately affected. A kind of compartmental system that can contain the fire before it spreads everywhere.
