Today in DeFi - Phantom Uptime Issue, Skate Launches Shadow Mainnet, Aave v3.2 Liquid eModes Now Live, Airdrop: Earn Extra APY and Airdrop with ETH Options, and more..

Oct 29, 2024

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Covalent's EWM Light Client Testnet is live, offering rewards for securing Ethereum’s historical data. Participants can earn 20-25% APY and gain early access to the mainnet. For more information regarding the EWM Light Client, visit here.
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Skate Network has launched its Shadow Mainnet, allowing Stateless Apps to interact across multiple virtual machines (VMs) and chains. Notable developments include the Skate Hub Chain, Preconfirmation AVS, and the Polymarket Pilot on TON. During the first week, users can earn 10 Ollies for every $1 of trading volume on the US Presidential Election market.

DIA is gearing up for Lumina's mainnet launch in Q1 2025, bringing staking and slashing mechanisms to enhance the oracle network’s resilience.
In anticipation, they’re thrilled to unveil their Genesis $DIA staking program, offering early adopters up to 30% APY, ahead of the mainnet release.
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Aave v3.2's Liquid eModes are now live, offering expanded flexibility for suppliers and borrowers on Lido’s market, enhancing gas efficiency and risk management options.
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Jumper Exchange has launched the Jumper Ambassador Program to promote community-driven growth. The program invites community members to apply as ambassadors, highlighting the significance of a strong community layer in Jumper's expansion.
The Arena has deployed the Arena Portal within the app, allowing users to view claimable $ARENA balances and access features such as claiming, buying, staking, and voting. However, it's important to note that the $ARENA token is not yet live; this deployment is for testing purposes only.
Magic Eden has integrated with AbstractChain, supporting the consumer chain's mainnet launch. The platform will provide a suite of services, including a launchpad and marketplace, available from day one, emphasizing its role in the Web3 ecosystem.
Swell is migrating to Optimism, integrating Swell L2 into the Superchain as an Optimistic Rollup utilizing the OP stack. This transition aligns with Ethereum's scaling solutions and will enhance Swell's capabilities as the restaking hub for the Superchain.
Vertex has introduced Stage 3 of the $VRTX Vertical Program, focusing on market maker alignment. This update includes rebates for market makers, the establishment of staking tiers, and a commitment to a liquidity-focused future.

Phantom experienced an uptime issue affecting some services, but operations are now stable for most users. The team will continue to monitor the situation to prevent similar issues in the future.
Ethena Labs confirmed that no locked team or investor tokens are staked as sENA to earn Ethereal rewards. Unlocked foundation tokens are also excluded from any airdrop or rewards. A UI update will clarify sENA eligibility for future airdrops.

peaq network, a decentralized layer-1 blockchain for DePIN and Machine RWA, has announced November 12 as its official launch date, representing a step toward real-world crypto integration.

mETH Protocol’s $COOK token claims will go live on October 29, 2024, at 8 AM UTC, granting users governance rights to influence the protocol's future. Further claim details will be shared via an official blog post.
Aleo has opened its claim site for setup ceremony participants, Testnet3 provers, and Testnet Beta provers at claim.aleo.org. Eligibility is restricted to users who submitted their ETH/email and confirmed participation via tweet. Instructions are available in Aleo’s Discord under announcements.
Sonic Labs' Sonic Boom program closes for applications on November 1. Interested individuals can apply for a chance to launch their project on Sonic and earn points toward the $S airdrop, valued at approximately $130 million.
Morpho Labs announces that rewards from the last epoch (except for MORPHO on Base) are now available for claiming. Rewards earned until October 28 at 00:00:00 UTC are eligible, with any subsequent rewards claimable in the next epoch.

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