Last Week in DeFi - Boyco, Abstract, Uniswap V4, and Symbiotic Launch, Berachain Releases Tokenomics and Airdrop Checker, MetaMask Launches Token Gas Payments, and more...
Recap: Week of Feb 3rd
Launches π
Ondo Finance is integrating its USDY yield-bearing stablecoin with the Stellar network, expanding access to real-world assets (RWAs) for Stellar's global ecosystem. This integration supports treasury management, collateralization, and global payments, leveraging Stellar's over 400,000 cash on/off ramps.
Balancer has launched its v3 on Arbitrum, featuring 100% Boosted Pools, Hooks, and Custom AMMs. The new architecture shifts key elements to the vault, reducing complexity for developers and enhancing composability. Built on Arbitrum's scalable ecosystem with low fees and fast transactions, v3 maximizes capital efficiency by automating yield through lending markets like Aave while maintaining liquidity for trading.
This sustainable approach aims to generate real yield from both lending and swap fees.
Ondo Finance announced that USDY is now live on BitGo's Go Network, enabling over 1,500 institutional clients to utilize yield-bearing assets through regulated custody and secure settlement. The network's Off-Exchange Settlement feature allows participants to deploy assets across connected platforms for trading, liquidity provision, and other financial activities.
Frax Finance introduced BAMM, a new liquidity mechanism using a constant product formula to maintain balance and protect borrowers from volatility. BAMM pools allow decentralized borrowing without oracles, enabling loans against long-tail assets like memecoins while preventing bad debt for LPs.
Lenders earn variable interest and swap fees based on pool utilization, while borrowers access permissionless 3x leverage with reduced liquidation risk.
Sturdy Finance launched SN10, an AI-driven Bittensor subnet optimizing $200 million in assets across protocols like Renzo, Ondo, and Curve. The system uses miners to generate yield strategies, with validators selecting the best for execution. Key features include real-time liquidity rebalancing, decentralized oversight, and enhanced efficiency in DeFi.
Ondo Finance launched Ondo Nexus to unlock instant liquidity for tokenized Treasury issuers. OUSGβs backing now includes Treasuries from Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, Wellington Management, and Fundbridge Capital. The initiative enhances redemption across stablecoins, with PayPal USD (PYUSD) joining USDC soon. Tokenized Treasuries surpassed $3 billion TVL in 2024, driving RWA growth.
Layer3 has launched Layer3 Intel, AI agents designed to deploy tasks and generate revenue on their platform. Equipped with three years of proprietary incentive data and real-time internet access, these agents are available for creation with 25,000 L3. Builder access is live starting today.
Bunni v2 is live on Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum, becoming the first DEX built on Uniswap v4 with programmable liquidity. The platform boosts LP returns through rehypothecation hooks, integrating with protocols like Morpho, Compound, and Aave to combine lending yields with swap fees. Focused on key pairs like ETH-USDC and stETH-WETH, Bunni offers higher yields without incentives. $BUNNI incentives launch next week, and eligible users can now claim their airdrop. Swap $LIT to $BUNNI at a 1:1 rate on the new swap page.
Galaxy Exchange has launched native cross-chain swaps powered by Wormhole and Mayan, enabling swaps between thousands of assets in under 10 seconds. Supported by Swing, this integration enhances cross-chain asset transfers and liquidity. Additionally, users have 48 hours left to claim $W Interest Reward Shares from the Wormhole Treasury Pool before unclaimed tokens are burnt.
Berachain has introduced Boyco, a system designed to address liquidity issues in DeFi, with over $2 billion already committed, highlighting strong community support and anticipation for its mainnet launch.
Venice opens its API to the public, allowing AI agents, developers, and third-party apps permissionless access to private and uncensored machine intelligence. The Venice token (VVV) is now live on Base and was airdropped to over 250,000 users and AI agents.
Staking VVV grants free ongoing inference access to models like Llama 3.3, Qwen 2.5 Coder, and Deepseek, while also earning yield from emissions.
Abstract Mainnet launches with the Abstract Global Wallet, offering seamless access to apps, asset trading, and onchain rewards through XP and badges.
Users can explore multiple funding and bridging options to get started. The Portal provides a new way to trade tokens, interact with apps, and watch streamers, who can now earn XP while creating content natively on the platform.
Symbiotic launches on Ethereum mainnet, becoming the first feature-complete shared security protocol with slashing after two years of development, five audits, and a code competition. The protocol offers a modular security solution, allowing networks to customize key elements like collateral, operator selection, and slashing mechanics without sacrificing sovereignty. Thirteen networks, including Capx, Radius, and Hyperlane, are already live on Symbiotic's infrastructure.
Uniswap v4 is now live, introducing hooks that enable developers to customize pool interactions, swaps, fees, and LP positions, unlocking new features for deeper liquidity and increased swap volume. Liquidity providers can migrate or create new positions using hooks, while swappers will benefit from significant cost reductions, including 99.99% lower pool creation costs and cheaper multi-hop swaps.
Vertex launches on Abstract, offering spot, perpetuals, and money markets with deep, unified cross-chain liquidity powered by Vertex Edge. Traders gain cross-margined accounts, fast execution, and minimal fees, while earning XP through Abstract's gamified incentives. XP rewards include perks for trading, performance, and liquidations, enhancing onchain engagement.
Camelot is now live on Superposition Mainnet, a Layer 3 chain built on the Arbitrum stack. Superposition enhances native liquidity and utility for decentralized applications, expanding Camelot's trading ecosystem. Users can start trading on the platform today.
Updates π°
Nuffle Labs introduces staking for Base-native assets, starting with Virtuals.io, enabling users to earn rewards from Eigenlayer. This initiative boosts liquidity for AI and global markets while allowing users to keep their tokens on Base and generate yield. Limited beta access for staking rewards is now open.
DIA introduces Lumina, the first fully on-chain oracle system designed to eliminate trust assumptions inherent in off-chain data processing. Unlike traditional oracles that store, aggregate, and update data off-chain, Lumina ensures all data storage, computation, and transaction settlement occurs on-chain.
This approach enhances transparency, decentralization, and trustless infrastructure. Lumina is now available for testing on the Base Sepolia testnet.
ZKsync Ignite has introduced a major upgrade, enabling one-click liquidity provision through Simple Supply, powered by Merkl and Kyber Network. Users can now add liquidity to pools, such as Uniswap's USDC-ZK pool, by depositing any asset of their choice without manual swaps.
For example, depositing 0.1 ETH automatically splits into $140 USDC and $140 ZK, which is deposited directly into Uniswap in a single transaction. Manual deposit options remain available for those who prefer.
Corn has integrated Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), enabling secure and decentralized cross-chain BTC transfers. This adoption enhances security, interoperability, and liquidity across multiple networks for Bitcoin holders and DeFi users.
Developers can now leverage this integration to build advanced Bitcoin-centric DeFi applications with Corn, backed by Chainlink's robust infrastructure.
MilkyWay, in collaboration with Noble, has launched USDC restaking, offering restakers the ability to secure multiple services without price volatility while earning 0.20 mPoints per day per USDC. This initiative also benefits AVSs by providing more flexibility in token selection and expanding access to stable liquidity
MetaMask announced support for ENS domain names on Layer 2 networks, aiming to provide a faster, easier, and more secure experience for users.
Galxe introduced Loyalty Points on the Solana blockchain, enhancing the ability to reward communities on-chain with greater ease and efficiency.
Quai Network has launched public mining, implementing over 50,000 TPS scalability through a Proof-of-Work mechanism. Miners can participate by updating to the latest software versions and using the provided genesis-nonce. Mining options include cloud, pooled, or solo mining, with an initial block reward of approximately 9.77 QUAI per block and a dynamic emission rate based on network hashrate.
PancakeSwap announced the retirement of its affiliate program on March 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC as part of efforts to streamline its offerings. Users are advised to withdraw any unclaimed trading discounts and commissions before the deadline.
Bunni has enabled $BUNNI cross-chain bridging between Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum via Axelar and xERC20. The bridge offers fast transfers (~18 minutes) with 1:1 zero-slippage swaps, allowing seamless liquidity provision across chains. More details are available on their bridge platform.
MetaMask introduced a new feature allowing users to pay gas fees with the token being swapped, eliminating the need for ETH. This is currently available on Ethereum Mainnet with support for multiple tokens, with plans to expand further.
EigenLayer showcased Level 1 Agents powered by modular verifiable components, addressing the high costs of onchain AI. These agents use tools like EigenDA for memory and AVSs for safeguards, enabling secure policy enforcement against manipulation
Brahma introduced the Swell Reward Agent, an automated solution for claiming $wSWELL rewards every 6 hours without custody risks. Built on ConsoleKit with Swell Network, the agent tracks positions, claims rewards, and logs activity via Merkl, all through a one-time setup with no token approvals.
Usual proposed launching the USL, a fixed-rate borrowing system built on Euler V2 with key parameters including an 83% Loan-to-Value (LTV), 5% APR, and a liquidation threshold near 1:1 collateral value. Borrowers can deposit USD0++ to access predictable debt accrual, while DAO revenue is generated through interest and liquidations.
The implementation plan includes audits, a mainnet launch, and performance monitoring. Governance voting begins at 2:30 pm UTC.
Berachain Foundation, detailing their Proof of Liquidity (PoL) model that aligns network security and liquidity incentives. Berachain employs a two-token system with BERA for staking and gas and BGT for governance and rewards.
Wrapped BTC (wBTC) is now live on Sui Bridge, enabling Bitcoin's integration into the scalable and programmable Sui DeFi ecosystem.
stETH and wstETH are now live on Soneium, a creator-focused L2 blockchain built on the Optimism OP Stack. Users can bridge stETH or wstETH to Soneium via Superbridge, enabling new use cases across gaming, entertainment, and finance
Puffer Finance's proposal to onboard pufETH as collateral on Aave V3 has progressed to the next stage. This integration seeks to enhance Aave's ecosystem by introducing secure restaking and deeper liquidity. Users can cast their votes through the Aave governance platform.
Uniswap v4 now allows liquidity providers to use hooks directly on the Uniswap web app, enabling unprecedented onchain customization for pools, swaps, and fees. This update unlocks new features to enhance liquidity management and trading strategies.
DIA partners with Contango to provide a $TANGO price feed on Arbitrum, enabling seamless $oTANGO to $TANGO conversions. This integration supports Contango's DeFi ecosystem by unlocking onchain use cases such as arbitrage, reward farming, and leveraging LST/LRT yields for enhanced trading strategies.
Moonwell hosts its first Superchain OEV auction with SolidityLab's onchain liquidation solution, designed to enhance protocol revenue while ensuring strong security and decentralization. This initiative boosts Moonwell's capabilities in managing efficient and transparent auctions across the DeFi ecosystem.
Issues π¨
Lombard Finance warns that an unofficial LBTC has been deployed as collateral on the Ionic Money platform on Mode network. Users are reminded to not interact with it.
Mode Network reported that Ionic, a lending protocol, was hit by a sophisticated exploit two hours ago. Mode is collaborating with Ionic and security experts to investigate the incident. They confirmed that Mode's chain remains unaffected and emphasized the importance of strengthening security across the DeFi ecosystem. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Upcoming β³
Ondo Finance has announced the launch of Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to support institutional-grade tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The chain is backed by design advisors, including Franklin Templeton, Wellington Management, WisdomTree, Google Cloud, and McKinsey, and builds on collaborations with industry leaders like BlackRock and PayPal.
Ondo Chain aims to combine public blockchain openness with permissioned compliance, offering features such as front-running prevention, gas fees in RWAs, and integration with DeFi for use cases like cross-collateralized prime brokerage and asset staking.
Lido has teased the upcoming launch of Lido V3, signaling the next phase of its liquid staking protocol.
HyperLend has announced a partnership with LayerZero, paving the way for future cross-chain deposit functionality. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability and liquidity across networks within the HyperLend ecosystem.
BGD Labs has submitted a governance proposal to the Aave DAO for the activation of Aave v3 on Linea. The proposal will open for voting in 24 hours, inviting community participation in shaping Aave's expansion.
MilkyWay announced the conclusion of its mPoints program on February 28, 2025, with a final snapshot to lock in contributions. The platform will transition to new features, including integrated assets for restaking, diverse yield streams, plug-in security for dApps, and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) for enhanced DeFi utility. Upcoming integrations, launches, and incentives aim to reward the community ahead of the next phase of development.
Vertex protocol discloses their 2025 roadmap, focusing on scaling their Vertex Edge to 25+ EVM chains, enhancing liquidity through the Vertex Liquidity Pool (VLP), and decentralizing the infrastructure of Vertex Edge to ensure resilience and security.
Vertex Liquidity Pool (VLP) introduces innovations like enhanced market depth without reliance on external market makers, support for faster listings of long-tail assets, passive yield for liquidity providers, and high leverage trading options
Avail, Symbiotic, and Radius launched Alpha Engine to enhance rollup scalability and revenue through MEV capture, economic security, and high-throughput data availability. The solution offers decentralized sequencing, optimized transaction execution, and policy engines for security. Symbiotic provides restaking-based security, while Radius supports MEV internalization and cross-rollup arbitrage. The stack will be available soon, with incentives forthcoming.
Orderly Network is preparing to list $BERA, a token associated with Berachain, on their platform.
Berachain Foundation announced that its mainnet will launch on February 6, 2025, alongside the token generation event (TGE). Berachain, a Layer 1 blockchain, will release details on tokenomics and a token checker tomorrow.
Ondo Finance revealed the next phase of its Ondo Global Markets (GM) platform, aimed at tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks, bonds, and ETFs. The new framework combines stablecoin-style liquidity and transferability with built-in permissioning for distribution.
Rujira Network outlined the steps for users holding K 0.00%β UJI and other Merge tokens to participate in the upcoming Merge. Users with IBC-compatible wallets need to transfer tokens to the Cosmos Hub, while those using Passkey wallets must first migrate their tokens to a compatible wallet.
Bridged $KUJI holders on Osmosis or Arbitrum should bridge back to Kujira, and CEX users are advised to withdraw to Kujira to complete the process. Bonus $RUJI tokens will be distributed to users who delay withdrawals.
Uniswap Foundation announced the Unichain Validation Network (UVN), designed to enhance Unichainβs decentralization. Upon launch, 65% of net chain revenue will be allocated to validators and stakers for securing the network. UVN will begin testing on the Unichain Experimental testnet in the coming months, with a full launch planned afterward.
Pendle Finance outlined its 2025 roadmap, focusing on scaling yield trading and expanding new verticals. Pendle V2 will enhance permissionless market creation, dynamic fees, and vePENDLE participation.
The Citadels initiative aims to reach non-EVM chains, TradFi institutions, and Shariah-compliant markets, while Boros will provide tools for hedging funding rates in perpetual markets.
GMX announced GMX-Solana, a community-driven extension enabling self-custody trading on Solana. The DEX will support hundreds of assets, offer democratized liquidity provision via GLV, and implement an incentivized Trade-to-Mint model using $GT.
f(x) Protocol reminded users that its Base launch IDO begins tomorrow at 2 PM UTC. Participants can still lock $FXN tokens to receive a 50% discount on the IDO price and secure 75% of protocol revenue.
WalletConnect's WCT token will be available on CoinList in less than 24 hours. Users are encouraged to set up their accounts now to avoid missing the opportunity.
Usual integrates Chainlinkβs Price Feeds and Proof of Reserve to secure USD0 and USD0++, ensuring transparent and stable operations. Upcoming deployments on Base and BNB Chain will utilize Chainlink's CCIP to further expand Usual's stablecoin ecosystem.
Ethena Labs announces the launch of USDe and sUSDe vaults by Concrete, capped at $50M each, within the Movement Labs ecosystem. These vaults, part of Movement Network's Cornucopia Phase 1, offer Ethena rewards, Concrete Points, and up to ~20% APY in MOVE. The launch is set for Feb 3 around 5-6pm GMT, with further details provided by Concrete and Movement.
Airdrops πͺ
Solayer has introduced $LAYER, its native and governance token, alongside the second genesis distribution. With over $500 million staked and 200,000+ users in 2024, Solayer is launching InfiniSVM, a 1MM TPS hardware-accelerated blockchain. $LAYER has a max supply of 1 billion tokens, with 220 million circulating at launch, distributed across community, contributors, investors, and the Solayer Foundation.
Early adopters, including sSOL and sUSD holders, AVS partners, and liquidity providers, will receive immediate and epoch-based token claims over six months. $LAYER powers governance, staking rewards, and network utility, advancing Solayerβs scalable blockchain infrastructure.
Story Protocol has launched its final quest for the Story IP x AI Carnival on Binance Wallet in collaboration with MahojinAI, featuring an 88,888 $IP prize pool. The campaign, which includes multiple quests, will conclude on February 9th.
ALLiN Gaming's mainnet is now live, with 20% of the $ALLIN token supply allocated for airdrops to Point holders. Rewards are based on bet size, with larger bets earning higher allocations. Users can participate and claim through the official platform at app.allingaming.xyz.
Berachain Foundation announced that token claims will be available on February 6, 2025, via multiple EVM wallets such as Metamask and OKX Wallet. An airdrop checker is live at checker.berachain.com, and distribution details are outlined in a blog post. Additionally, full tokenomics are accessible through the project's documentation site.
Avalon Labs reminded users that only two days remain for gAVL airdrop registration.
MegaETH Labs unveiled its flagship NFT collection, The Fluffle, consisting of 10,000 soulbound NFTs representing meaningful ownership in the MegaETH network. Each NFT, priced at 1 ETH, collectively accounts for at least 5% of the network, with a dynamic allocation model.
The collection emphasizes commitment and anti-sybil measures without invasive KYC, with distribution split between retroactive and proactive whitelist-only sales. Over 80,000 addresses have registered for the first installment, and no MegaETH team members will hold any NFTs.
Soneium has introduced the OG Badge, a soulbound reward for early adopters. To claim, users must complete 45 on-chain transactions by February 27th, 2025.
Kelp DAO is evolving Kelp Miles into Kernel Points, which will unify governance and rewards across Kelp, Gain, and Kernel DAO ahead of the $KERNEL token generation event (TGE). One Kernel Point equals 1,000 Kelp Miles and influences users' share of $KERNEL.
Users can continue to earn Kernel Points by participating in Kelp and Gain vaults.
Aevo has launched an airdrop campaign for $BSX in collaboration with BSX Labs. Eligible users can now claim their $BSX tokens via Aevo's platform. Details about Aevo Airdrops and the claim process are available on their official site.
Kernel DAO's Mega Airdrop is now live for eligible users, specifically asBNB restakers. To claim, users can connect their wallets on Kernel DAO's site. The airdrop period ran from January 7 to January 16, 2025.
Taiko has announced an airdrop for users supplying TAIKO tokens through Avalon Finance pools. Eligible participants can claim the airdrop gaslessly on the Taiko network, along with perks like a share of 100k TAIKO and +20% APR. Claiming also grants 100x Trailblazers XP. Eligibility is determined by Avalon.
ALLiN GAMING's mainnet launch is scheduled for February 6th, with 20% of the supply allocated for an airdrop.
Users can earn points by placing bets through the appβwin or lose, every bet counts towards a larger airdrop share.
Infinex has launched a new airdrop for users who swapped $DRV tokens between January 15 and 29. Eligible participants can log in to their Infinex account to claim their Derive tokens.
Magic Eden issues a final reminder for the Bonus $ME Airdrop, rewarding active stakers with a share of ~16M unclaimed $ME from TGE. Rewards are based on staking power and duration, favoring early and continuous stakers.
To qualify, users must be actively staking at the snapshot, which will occur shortly after the $ME claim period ends. Future emissions will depend on both staking power and trading volume.
Ether.fi announces the completion of the Season 4 snapshot at block 21747949, with Season 5 now underway. Users can find detailed information about Season 5 rewards and events in Ether.fi's documentation.
Nillion extends the eligibility checker period for its airdrop to February 6th, 5pm UTC, giving the community more time to verify eligibility. Participants who pre-stake their tokens will support the network's genesis and the Blind Computer, with increased early rewards available.
Avalon Finance offers an airdrop for Taiko network users, with gasless claims for eligible participants.
Peaq hints on upcoming season 1 airdrop quests starting in 3 days.
Soneium Conquest's Week 1 highlighted innovative onchain experiences, featuring decentralized audio platforms, NFT hubs, and phygital marketplaces from creators like Sonova, Une, and YOAKE. As the journey continues, Week 2 will focus on community building through SocialFi and AI-powered agents.
Farms π§π»βπΎ
Vertex Protocol has integrated Lido's $wstETH, allowing users to trade, borrow, and earn ETH staking rewards simultaneously. With wstETH, users can maximize efficiency by using it as collateral for spot margin looping, arbitrage strategies, and leveraged trading while continuously earning staking rewards. Strategies like basis trading between wstETH and ETH-PERP enable yield capture through funding rates and spreads.
Users can deposit wstETH from Lido or a DEX to begin amplifying exposure and rewards on Vertex.
NURI Exchange has announced Scroll Sessions 2, inviting users to participate in their latest campaign. Further details and access to Session 2 are available on the Nuri platform. The campaign encourages user engagement through strategic liquidity providing.
Resolv Labs has launched the USR-DOLA pool on Curve Finance, offering LPs incentives of 30 Resolv Points per $1 of liquidity daily, trading fees, and additional rewards. $DOLA, a debt-backed stablecoin by Inverse Finance, is managed through expansions and contractions by DOLA Feds to maintain liquidity based on market demand. Paired with $USR, backed by $ETH and delta-neutral strategies, the pool aims to strengthen decentralized, stable liquidity for DeFi markets.
Pendle launched a new pool for tETH, a liquid staking token (LST) by Treehouse that earns ETH staking yields from Lido, interest rate arbitrage yields from money markets, and Treehouse Points (Nuts). On Pendle, tETH positions receive a 2x Nuts boost, which can stack with additional Nuts incentives.
vePENDLE voting for tETH (29 May 2025) is now live, with PENDLE incentives starting Thursday at 00:00 UTC.
ether.fi launched the Bitget Boost event, offering a total of 1.5 million ETHFI in rewards. Participants can earn by either minting weETH for a share of 500,000 ETHFI or depositing weETH into a Bitget Spot or USDT-M Futures account for a share of 1 million ETHFI.
Balancer introduced a PYUSD | GHO Boosted Pool, integrating PayPal's $PYUSD with Aave's $GHO. The pool leverages Aave's lending markets to deploy idle liquidity for yield generation while keeping assets liquid for swaps.
Users earn dual Aave-boosted yield, benefit from deep liquidity with minimal slippage, and optimize capital efficiency.
Contango launched its second campaign of 60,000 $OP incentives for yield-bearing asset (YBA) instruments on Optimism. The campaign runs until March 26, 2025, rewarding users with $OP proportional to open interest in markets such as Aave, Compound, Exactly Protocol, Moonwell, and Silo Finance.
Only long positions are incentivized, with rewards claimable every 8 hours. Positions also continue earning Contango points for potential $TANGO rewards.
Stader introduced the $ETHx Hyperloop Vault, offering up to 15% rewards through automated 10x leveraged loop strategies. The vault, powered by Enzyme Finance and Aave, enables users to maximize returns by putting their $ETHx to work.
Resolv Labs announced a new GHO-USR pool on Curve Finance, combining two resilient stablecoins to enhance liquidity. LPs can earn multiple rewards, including 30 Resolv Points per $1 of liquidity daily, swap fees, and liquid incentives. $GHO, Aaveβs overcollateralized stablecoin, boosts liquidity through capital efficiency without reliance on centralized issuers.
Silo Labs launched a wOS-S market on Silo Sonic, enabling up to 10x leverage on Origin Protocolβs yield-bearing wOS with an underlying APY of 22.36%. The new market offers high-yield opportunities alongside 8x Sonic Points. wOS, an autocompounding LST by Origin Protocol, is now available for users seeking optimized returns on Silo Sonic.
YieldNest introduced Wave 2 of its Pioneer Program, rewarding users with an exclusive NFT for restaking 5 ETH, 25 BNB, or 0.15 BTC into $ynETHx, $ynBNBx, or $ynBTCk on its dApp. The program runs from February 3 to March 5, 2025, with eligibility limited to new deposits.
ether.fi has launched the Liquid Move ETH vault as part of Movement's Cornucopia Era, a $125M pre-deposit program to accelerate DeFi growth on the Movement network. Early participants can earn $MOVE tokens and secure top rewards by being among the first liquidity providers on the mainnet. Learn more and start earning through ether.fi.
Gearbox Protocol has announced the launch of StakeStone's Berachain ETH vault, offering up to 6X credit leverage. Participants can earn 6X points across Berachain, Dolomite, Berawave, and KodiakFi with a 2% net borrow APY.
Orderly Network has updated its Elixir Pools, focusing on BTC, ETH, and SOL to maximize depositor returns. Current APRs are 27% for SOL, 22% for ETH, and 16% for BTC. Users with funds in deprecated pools should move their liquidity to active pools as rewards are no longer distributed to inactive ones.
Avalon Labs has officially closed deposits for $USDa and $sUSDa. Early participants secured 2.69x rewards as the project prepares for its mainnet launch
Puffer Finance has launched the first rewards epoch of Season 2, allocating 1.4M $CARROT for Epoch 1. Users can track daily rewards and check their accrued balances on the Puffer app. Claimed $CARROT will be subject to a 30-day lock-up before withdrawal. Stake $PUFFER and vote to boost your rewards for higher earnings.
Berachain Foundation reminds users that Boyco markets will close on February 2nd at 11:59 PM UTC. Early participants are encouraged to act quickly before the deadline.
Fluid launches Smart Lending with the first deUSD-USDC pool from Elixir now live. Unlike Smart Collateral, these vaults don't allow borrowing, focusing instead on providing boosted yield for depositors. More Smart Lending vaults are expected to roll out soon.
Renzo introduces GMove for ezETH, allowing users to mint high-yielding LRT, deposit into Concrete, and earn auto-compounded rewards from Movement Labs. This streamlined process is claimed to simplify staking and restaking, maximizing rewards effortlessly.
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