Optimism Picks Etherfi: weETH as Core Asset

Optimism has officially selected Etherfi as its liquid staking partner for OP Mainnet, positioning weETH as a core asset across the ecosystem. After a full review comparing liquidity depth, yield, risk, and long-term alignment, the Optimism Collective determined that Etherfi offered the strongest risk-adjusted profile.

This upgrade means weETH is now primed for deep integration across OP Mainnet — from DEXs and lending markets to custodial platforms and institutional workflows. Builders gain a liquid staking token designed for higher security, transparency, and compatibility with the OP Stack.

At the same time, Optimism is maintaining a multi-protocol approach. Etherfi isn’t the permanent winner — it’s the first anchor in a broader, diversified liquid ...