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Stader ETHx Live

Stader launches ETHx along with $1M in launch incentives. The incentives include a 1.5x staking boost, 800k in LP rewards, and rewards for DAOs & communities.

Swaap V2 Live

Market-making protocol Swaap launches v2 on Ethereum and Polygon. V2 introduces enhancements for LPs, such as optimized market-making strategies, partnerships with institutions, incentives for early participation, etc.

Spectra Beta (APWine 2.0)

Defi interest rates trading protocol APWine launches 2.0 with a new brand Spectra. Spectra offers features like fixed interest rates, yield marketplace, lending/ borrowing, etc for interest-bearing tokens.

Oku Trade Live on Ethereum

Oku Trade, a trading frontend for Uniswap V3, is now live on Ethereum.

Cega Live on Arbitrum

Structured investments protocol Cega launches on Arbitrum, with the introduction to the L2 vault that offers ~63% APY on ARB and OP by selling options (there is market risk).

Equilibria Live on BnB Chain

Pendle yield booster Equilibria launches on BnB chain.

Arkham Token Sale, Intelligence Marketplace

On July 18, on-chain analysis platform Arkham will launch its token sale on Binance Launchpad and will distribute airdrop to early users. The Arkham on-chain wallet information marketplace will also go live on July 18

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