Today in DeFi

Today in DeFi

Share this post

Today in DeFi
Today in DeFi
Morpho Launches Morpho Lite, Vitalik Proposes Simplifying the L1, Shardeum Airdrop Updates, Earn 15%+ APY on ETH with a New L1 Blockchain

Morpho Launches Morpho Lite, Vitalik Proposes Simplifying the L1, Shardeum Airdrop Updates, Earn 15%+ APY on ETH with a New L1 Blockchain

May 05, 2025
βˆ™ Paid

Share this post

Today in DeFi
Today in DeFi
Morpho Launches Morpho Lite, Vitalik Proposes Simplifying the L1, Shardeum Airdrop Updates, Earn 15%+ APY on ETH with a New L1 Blockchain
Share

Launches πŸš€

Image
  • Echelon has launched on Initia mainnet as a cross-chain lending hub built with MoveVM. Designed for capital efficiency, Echelon supports lending across stables, LSTs, and volatiles, with VIP rewards in $esINIT. Day-one markets include USDC, INIT, TIA, and milkINIT.

  • Morpho Labs has released Morpho Lite, a streamlined lending interface now live. Users can explore the app, read the official blog for details, or review the open-source code on GitHub.


Farm and Earn Smarter β€” Daily Guides Await

From beginners to pros, we deliver curated daily insights β€” featuring the best farms, untapped airdrop opportunities, and in-depth protocol breakdowns.
Stay ahead, earn smarter β€” join our Premiums now.
πŸ‘‰ Get todays premium with our 7-day free trial.


Updates πŸ“°

Image
  • GMX is expanding as a multichain permissionless perpetual exchange, now live on Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Solana. With LayerZero integration, GMX will enable cross-chain trading from EVM chains like Berachain, Base, and BNB Chain. A hybrid Bitcoin L2 deployment on Botanix’s Spiderchain is also underway.

  • Panoptic is now live on Base, offering gas-efficient, fully onchain options trading. Users can short with limited risk, LP with leverage, or earn passively without IL. A two-week trading competition is also live to celebrate the launch.

  • Do you have Unclaimed Rewards? If you are a DeFi Saver user, you can now see all earned rewards from supported protocols directly on the Portfolio page, covering more than 10 tokens, including $AAVE, $COMP, and MO 0.00%↑ RPHO. No more digging through dashboardsβ€”just clear, instant visibility into your earnings. Check nowβ€”there might be a surprise waiting.

    • Check Your Unclaimed Rewards Now


Upcoming ⏳

  • Vitalik outlined a vision for simplifying Ethereum’s protocol to enhance resilience and scalability. Key proposals include a 3-slot finality system to streamline consensus, replacing the EVM with RISC-V for a 100x prover efficiency gain, and moving legacy logic outside of consensus-critical paths. Ethereum also plans to unify components like erasure codes, serialization (via SSZ), and Merkle trees across the stack to reduce complexity and long-term maintenance costs.

  • Meteora has proposed allocating 25% of $MET to a Liquidity Rewards and TGE Reserve. The goal is to support usage after TGE and enable future incentives. Community feedback is encouraged on the draft proposal.


HyperEVM - The Next Big Airdrop from Hyperliquid? πŸ“½οΈ

TiD’s Senior Analyst Brook takes a deep dive into the Hyperliquid ecosystem, breaking down HyperEVM’s new stablecoinsβ€”feUSD and HUSDβ€”alongside emerging protocols like Felix, HyperLend, HypurrFi, and Sentiment. Plus, we explore key strategies for positioning yourself for a potential Season 2 airdrop.

πŸ‘‰Watch here and subscribe to stay updated on our latest videos!


Airdrops πŸͺ‚

Image
  • Caldera has introduced a new way to earn $ERA tokens through social posts on X. While official quests have ended, users can still join the airdrop by engaging with Caldera-powered apps or posting helpful content consistentlyβ€”no follower count required.

  • Embr Testnet is now live, kicking off its memecoin arena where users can create tokens, trade, and compete. Early access is open to waitlist wallets, with invite codes dropping in 48 hours. Users can earn Embr Points by launching memes, trading, and playing β€œChains of Chaos.”

  • Shardeum has updated its $SHM airdrop registration and distribution timeline. Users who registered between Mar 14–Apr 14 will receive tokens at TGE, while those registering from Apr 15–May 4 will get them by June 2025. Registration remains open at shm.gg/airdrop.

  • Talus has launched Season 2: Leap Season, introducing workshops, pro creative tools, and IRL meetups across 6 countries. The season features new rewards, community-run initiatives, and roles to help users earn, build, and grow within Lilypad Town.


Farms πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ

Image
  • Lombard’s Boyco Pre-Deposit Campaign ends Tuesday, allowing Bitcoin Bera Vault users to instantly claim rewards and upgrade to a new DeFi Vault on Berachain. The vault offers 6% APY plus incentives, with withdrawals processed in 24–72 hours.

  • Aevo’s Epoch 16 campaign is live, with 9,600 $EIGEN in rewards and 12–24% APY on weETH. Users can qualify by depositing weETH or by both depositing and trading perps. Six days remain to join via loyalty.eigenfoundation.org.


For sponsorships, questions, or news tips, reach us at: support@todayindefi.com


Unlock Over 15%+ APY on Your ETH with an Innovative L1 Blockchain

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Today in DeFi to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
Β© 2025 π•―π–†π–“π–Œπ–Šπ–—
Privacy βˆ™ Terms βˆ™ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share