> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.eigenexplorer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Generating Liquid AVS Tokens

## Steps for Acquiring LAT & Inner Workflows

<Tip>
  The Liquid AVS Token (LAT) smart contracts utilize EigenLayer's native smart
  contracts deployed on the Ethereum blockchain, minimizing implementation
  risks for users.
</Tip>

Acquiring Liquid AVS Token (LAT) is as simple as clicking a button, with all processes seamlessly handled by EigenExplorer's smart contracts.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Your Desired AVS">
    Select the AVS you wish to support from the list available on
    EigenExplorer and click the "Stake" button. This action initiates your
    participation in the chosen AVS.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Automatic Operator Delegation">
    <Info>
      This step is managed internally by the EigenExplorer smart
      contracts.
    </Info>

    The selection of operators is managed automatically (You don't actually need
    to do anything here! Woohoo!). The restaked token is channeled to your chosen
    AVS through a selection process that prioritizes operators with a high percentage
    of that AVS's operator share or those that exclusively operate that specific
    AVS.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Liquid AVS Token">
    The corresponding amount of LAT is generated as an on-chain
    representation of the your staked position, along with any rewards that
    position will accrue.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Getting Back Your Staked Token">
    To retrieve your staked token and rewards, simply trade your LAT on any
    supported exchange or unbond your LAT on EigenExplorer.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported Assets

Depending the asset of your choice, there are currently two ways for acquiring a LAT.

<Steps>
  <Step title="With AVS Native Token">
    Users are able to stake their AVS token(s) into the corresponding AVS,
    receiving the liquid staked equivalent in return. For example, users
    could deposit the EigenDA token (EIGEN) into EigenDA on EigenExplorer,
    receiving xEIGEN in return.
  </Step>

  <Step title="With LST or Native ETH">
    Users are also able to deposit LST or native ETH into a specific AVS,
    with the ETH deposited exclusively amongst operators for that specific
    AVS. For example, users could stake ETH into EigenExplorer and allocate
    it to EigenDA, which would be delegated exclusively to EigenDA
    operators. The user’s stake is siloed to the AVS they wish to support,
    and they receive xEIGEN in return.
  </Step>
</Steps>