Aave V3 Deploys on Aptos Testnet, Dolomite Releases Airdrop Details , Weekly Airdrop Claims and Upcoming Airdrops, and many more...
Launches π
Curve Finance has launched its DEX on SonicLabs, an EVM-compatible chain known for its speed.
Orbit Crypto AI, and AI Agent DeFi abstraction layer made by Sphere one is now live offering 10-second cross-chain swaps powered by Wormhole and Mayan Finance. The platform combines AI and blockchain to streamline secure, automated on-chain transactions.
f(x) Protocol launches v2.0, introducing fixed, zero-stress leverage trading on ETH with no funding fees or liquidations. Stability Pool users can earn triple yields through trading fees, ETH staking rewards, and FXN emissions. Initially, only xstETH and xfrxETH holders from V1 can migrate and open positions, with broader access after 80% migration. Leverage begins at 7X during the bootstrap phase, increasing to 10X upon stabilization. Thoroughly audited, f(x) v2.0 delivers a safer, smarter trading experience.
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Perennial introduces the Petals Lottery, offering weekly rewards of up to 100k Petals. Traders with varying levels of volume can participate across three tiers: The Grand Florist for those with $500k+ in weekly volume, The Petal Gatherer for traders with $10kβ$500k in volume, and The Social Butterfly for those who share their trading PnL on X and tag @perenniallabs. Progress can be tracked through the Rewards page.
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Issues π¨
Solv Protocol announced it will fully compensate users who incurred losses from a January 5 Twitter hack that shared a fraudulent Ethereum address. The team removed the hacked post within 15 minutes and is working with SlowMist to investigate the breach and enhance security. Users are reminded to verify token addresses through official channels.
Updates π°
Aave V3 has been deployed on the Aptos testnet, marking its first non-EVM deployment. The testnet phase will evaluate safety, stability, and performance ahead of a potential mainnet launch.
Hyperliquid now supports long and short positions on $SPX with up to 5x leverage, following community requests.
Resolv Labs has launched Resolv Markets on Morpho, enabling leveraged yield strategies with USDC vaults curated by Gauntlet and MEV Capital.
Users can borrow USDC using $USR, $RLP, $wstUSR, and PT-wstUSR as collateral, earning competitive yields and Resolv points. USDC lenders benefit from aggregated-level lending rewards. This marks the first phase of Resolv's integration with Morpho, with more opportunities planned as the ecosystem expands.
Morpho Labs launched Morpho Vaults 1.1, enhancing flexibility for B2B integrations and insurance products while improving curator tools. Deployed on Ethereum and Base, it supports Morpho's cross-chain expansion and coexists with the immutable 1.0 Vaults.
Hyperlane has expanded to BSquaredNetwork, connecting to over 100 chains and 5+ VMs. This update enables developers to build interchain apps and create token bridges.
Veda and EtherFi introduce Liquid BTC, offering secure, competitive Bitcoin yields with 1-click access. Built on Veda's vaults and curated by MEV Capital, it integrates yield opportunities from platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Pendle, plus points from six ecosystem partners.
Upcoming β³
Illuvium has partnered with Virtuals Protocol, leveraging the G.A.M.E Framework to innovate at the intersection of AI and Web3 gaming. This collaboration aims to enhance immersive gaming experiences.
Turtle Club is introducing the Turtle Berachain Badge, a collection of 6,900 free mint badges offering exclusive roles, [REDACTED] rewards, and extra clout. Minting begins on January 17th at 4:20 PM UTC via Kingdomly, with Turtle Club members having a higher chance of whitelist access.
Balancer v3, launching on Base in Q1 2025, will introduce the Priority Fee Router, redistributing MEV rewards to liquidity providers. This mechanism taxes high-priority transactions, creating an additional revenue stream for LPs and boosting the value of their positions.
Zeta Markets introduces the Zeta X Testnet, offering faster trades and advanced tools as the next step in decentralized perpetuals trading.
Airdrops πͺ
Solayer congratulates SonicSVM and its 100k+ sSOL delegators. Users can now access the Sonic claim portal.
Dolomiteβs $DOLO airdrop will distribute 20% of the supply after Berachainβs mainnet launch. Users can claim rewards based on platform activity, XP levels, and leaderboard rankings.
9% split between liquid $DOLO and veDOLO (2-year locked).
$MINERALS holders receive 10% as call options at a $0.045 strike price, exercisable within 6 months.
Early contributors share 1%, and all allocations will be viewable on the Airdrop Claims Page at launch.
Galxe has launched the IXFI Revolution airdrop on GalxeQuest, offering rewards through a multi-phase program.
JupiterDAO's Good Cat airdrop rewards community contributions like content creation, feedback, and development. Apply by documenting contributions from November 3, 2023, to November 2, 2024, across platforms like Discord, X, and Reddit. Quality, consistency, and impactful engagement are key.
Vertex has launched Sonic Gems rewards, with 100% of Gems allocated to users who earn Credits through activities like trading, depositing, and referrals (25% of referrals' Credits). The Gems Farming page updates hourly, tracking user rankings and total Credits earned. Credits will determine rewards in the $S airdrop.
Farms π§π»βπΎ
Provide GHO liquidity on Spectra for stkGHO Mar 2025 PT to earn incentives from SPECTRA reward pool for up to 72% APR on Ethereum. With more than $8M TVL, the pool delivers good returns with good liquidity and low impermanent loss risk.
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Usual introduces the Revenue Switch, channeling all ecosystem revenues, including $20M+ generated, into USUALx for redistribution. Once activatedβeither by staking >50% of USUAL tokens or auto-activation on Feb 1, 2025β100% of revenue (up to $5M/month) will reward USUALx stakers in USD0. Rewards require holding USUALx throughout monthly epochs
Bedrockβs $uniBTC Berachain Vault offers up to 15% APY, combining Ethereum yields with $BERA rewards and co-incentives from four Berachain projects. Early depositors gain a 63x Diamond boost ahead of the TGE. Pre-deposit now to maximize rewards.
Euler Labs has launched Euler Yield, enabling looping of yield-bearing tokens with stablecoins, supported by Pyth Network. The initiative includes $150,000 in incentives across assets like $USDC, $USDT, $DAI, and others, along with their PT variations.
Puffer Finance's Updated Season 2 launches on January 16, introducing $CARROT tokenized incentives. Key features include bi-weekly gauge voting, permissionless proposal submissions, proportional rewards, and transparent voting data. Stake $PUFFER by January 13 to join the first epoch.
Vest Exchangeβs Ignite program is live, offering a 65% APY for providing Liquidity on USDC With $66M in rewards, users can deposit from major EVM networks, and rewards are calculated every 8 hours, claimable weekly as ZK tokens.
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