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# Operators

The [EigenLayer](https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/) ecosystem allows Ethereum validators to restake their ETH and provide services to the network, such as a Data Availability Layer with a particular type of node software called [Autonomous Verifiable Services](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz/eigenlayer/overview/key-terms).<br>

Eigenlayer Operators act as AVS nodes by opting into validating AVSs by running their AVS software. An AVS Node is a node that runs the AVS software as an Eigenlayer Operator. <br>

Renzo operator nodes are professional staking providers who can ensure the safety of funds belonging to the protocol users and the correctness of restaking operations.<br>

The protocol distributes the pooled LSTs between all active Node Operators depending on weights associated with each Operator.  This way a determined risk/reward can be set to allow optimum return based on calculated risk.