Source: Depositphotos Restaking provider Ether.fi has introduced one-click deposits for its cross-chain vaults after integrating Enso's “shortcut” widget. The new feature will simplify the process of participating in restaking, allowing users to deposit assets from any blockchain in a single step. It’s one of several blockchain shortcuts that Enso has pioneered this year, several of which – including this one – have been implemented with the support of LayerZero and Stargate. Ether.fi Adds a Shortcut Great strides are being made right now in interoperability, enabling assets to flow seamlessly across the omnichain landscape without the usual friction associated with bridging and swapping into native assets. Enso has been playing an outsized role in this process by bundling multi-step processes into a single interaction. This is great from a user perspective, since it saves both time and network fees, but it’s particularly beneficial for DeFi protocols. Up until now, creating the sort of one-click solution that Ether.fi has just deployed would entail working with multiple smart contracts across multiple chains. This adds significant developer overhead, distracting teams from their core operations and leaving the risk, no matter how slight, that a bug might creep in. The ability to integrate Enso’s battle-tested shortcuts isn’t just convenient then: it’s also more secure. The new feature leverages Enso's cross-chain execution technology to bundle complex interactions into a single hop. Previously, depositing into Ether.fi's vaults required making several transactions in cases where the user had funds on one network but wanted to access a vault on a different chain. Now, users can initiate deposits directly from their existing holdings on any supported chain, eliminating the need to hold particular assets on a designated network. Making Restaking Work for Everyone Ether.fi’s integration of Enso’s widget might seem like a marginal improvement in user experience, but it’s one that has wide-ranging consequences in terms of democratizing access to restaking. Reducing multiple onchain transactions to a single click isn’t just about eliminating complexity: it also plays a major role in reducing the risk of user error. The more contracts you’re required to approve, and the more transactions you must make in order to move funds from A to B, the greater the likelihood of making a mistake along the way. And this doesn’t just apply to new users, since even experienced operators are prone to making a misclick when in a hurry. In a broader context, the integration also makes progress in moving DeFi closer to a reality in which cross-chain considerations are irrelevant. In other words, to an omnichain environment in which all chains, dapps, and protocols work as one, regardless of where they’re deployed. Innovations such as Ether.fi’s Enso-based shortcut additionally help to reduce liquidity fragmentation, a common challenge in DeFi where assets are spread across numerous blockchains. The integration is expected to boost Ether.fi's total value locked, which is approaching $11 billion. The platform's vaults enable ETH stakers to consolidate scattered assets and participate in restaking without requiring advanced technical expertise. Simplifying DeFi The broader restaking sector has been undergoing prolific growth, as evidenced in DeFi’s TVL surging past $153 billion. This trend has been driven in part by innovations in staking and restaking that offer greater yields than ever through various advanced strategies. This growth also reflects increasing institutional adoption and the maturation of Ethereum-based protocols, with restaking playing a key role in extending economic security to new applications. Enso, the technology provider behind the widget, focuses on simplifying blockchain interactions for developers and users. Its integration with Ether.fi exemplifies Enso's role in promoting chain abstraction, making DeFi primitives like restaking more accessible to retail and institutional users alike. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
