Strata Launches USDe Pre-Deposits, Automatic Yield on LBTC, Fogo Testnet Launch, Solayer Airdrop Claims, Upshift Airdrop Guide, and many more...
Launches π
Fogo has opened its public testnet, delivering 40ms block times, Solana wallet compatibility, and a high-speed trading UX. Launch dApps include Valiant (spot trading), FluxBeam (DEX/meta aggregator), and soon, Ambient Finance (perps DEX) and Pyron (lending).
Users can now test CEX-grade performance onchain with no new wallet setup needed.
Aaveβs new Umbrella staking module is now live on DeFi Saver
Users can access yields like 7.62% on USDC, 8.30% on USDT, and 7.77% on GHO. Itβs a governance-free safety system that rewards you for staking while helping cover bad debt. Available now on Ethereum with a 20-day cooldown and 2-day withdrawal window.
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Updates π°
Lombard has upgraded LBTC into a yield-bearing asset, enabling it to accrue BTC-denominated staking rewards automatically via Babylonβs Bitcoin Staking Protocol. Yield is embeddedβno claims neededβwhile maintaining full DeFi compatibility and a non-rebasing structure. Existing LBTC positions remain intact, with oracles and SDKs updated for a seamless transition.
LBTC holders who staked before April 6 must claim $BABY by July 22 before unclaimed tokens are redistributed as yield.
Liminal has begun Epoch 1, moving to open access and introducing a referral program with up to 30% USDC revenue sharing. The protocol now reports over $50M in TVL, with increased asset caps, new asset listings including $PUMP, and expanded leverage options. Performance and builder fees are now active, supporting the referral system.
Folks Finance is now live on Sei, offering native crosschain lending and borrowing with no bridges or wrapping. Users can access markets for SEI, iSEI, USDT0, wETH, and wBTC. To mark the launch, $50,000 in incentives are now live for depositors.
Circle has launched Gateway on testnet for Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum, offering developers a unified USDC balance instantly accessible across chains. The service streamlines crosschain USDC access, aiming to simplify multi-chain app development.
EigenLayer has launched Redistribution on mainnet, allowing slashed funds to be redirected instead of burned. This enables AVSs to build custom incentive systems for greater security and capital efficiency. Early adopter CapMoney integrates the feature to enhance stablecoin resilience.
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Upcoming β³
Sahara AI has launched the Open Beta of its Data Services Platform, allowing anyone to contribute to AI development and earn token rewards. The platform features new earning methods, global access, and partner collaborations with added incentives. This marks a step toward a more open, collaborative AI economy.
Spectra is expanding to HyperEVM, bringing fixed rates, leveraged yield, PT looping strategies, and permissionless pool creation to the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Launch coming soon.
Soundness Labs is preparing to launch the Soundness Layer, enabling verifiable onchain games and zk-powered apps. Built with Sui as the coordination layer and Walrus Protocol as the DDA. Launch coming soon.
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Strata has launched Season 0 with a pre-deposit phase starting July 22, enabling users to deposit USDe or eUSDe on Ethereum mainnet and earn pUSDeβa 1:1 liquid receipt token. Depositors earn 30x Strata, Ethena, and Ethereal points, with up to 60x multipliers through future DeFi integrations.
All contracts are audited by Cyfrin and Quantstamp.
Spark has increased its OP emissions to ~76,000 OP per week, boosting APYs to 4.42% at current TVL. The rewards run through the end of 2025 with no lockups or restrictionsβpure Optimism incentives for users on Spark.
PancakeSwap has launched Round 2 of its Coinbase One rewards, offering $4,200 in CAKE airdrops every two weeks. Coinbase One members can qualify by trading $100+ on Base, BNB Chain, or Arbitrum via PancakeSwap starting July 23.
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