Today in DeFi - Zerion Enables Zero Gas Fee Trades on ZERØ, Xion Airdrop Checker Live, PancakeSwap Plans In-App Token Swaps, and more..

Launches 🚀

• Zerion wallet users can now trade, mint, and create with zero gas fees on the ZERØ Network. Start by bridging assets from Ethereum to ZERØ on Zerion’s platform.

• Argent launches the Argent Card, a self-custody, fee-free crypto card with secure integration into Argent Mobile and Kulipa, allowing real-world crypto use. Phase one (alpha) is now open with general access is expected in 2025. Users can join the waitlist for early access.

• Rome Protocol's Public Testnet is live, allowing developers to build EVM Layer 2s and Network Extensions on Solana, using it as a shared sequencer. This setup enables interoperable applications bridging Solana and Ethereum. 

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Genesis DIA Staking is Coming Soon!

• 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.

  • Today in DeFi is supported in part by DIA

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Updates 📰

• Covalent has integrated with Unichain, an OP Stack Layer 2 platform by Uniswap Labs, to provide developers with easy access to Unichain’s onchain data.

  This collaboration allows for efficient building of DeFi applications by simplifying data queries, enabling real-time insights, and providing a suite of developer tools.

  • Today in DeFi is supported by Covalent

• LayerZero now supports PayPal USD (PYUSD) transfers across Ethereum and Solana. This integration allows users to self-custody PYUSD tokens and transfer assets seamlessly between blockchains, without relying on centralized platforms like Venmo or PayPal.

• Spark relaunches to provide scalable liquidity and yield in DeFi, offering a streamlined DeFi experience via SparkLend and Savings. It's the first platform in the Sky Ecosystem.

• peaq has launched its staking feature, allowing users to stake their $PEAQ tokens to support network security and earn rewards. This development is part of peaq's ongoing efforts to enhance its ecosystem and provide value to its community.

• M^0 is expanding its $M stablecoin to the Base blockchain via Wormhole's Native Token Transfers (NTT) framework. This integration will enable users to access $M and its related assets on Base, enhancing cross-chain interoperability.

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Upcoming ⏳

• PancakeSwap is set to launch a feature enabling users to swap tokens directly within their favorite messaging apps. More details on this upcoming integration will come soon.

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Airdrops 🪂

• Xion’s Airdrop Allocation Checker is now live. Users can verify their allocation by pasting available wallet options, including the Xion wallet address from the quest page.

• Kelp DAO invites agETH and wrsETH holders on Scroll to join the agETH-wrsETH pool on Nuri Exchange and earn rewards like Kelp Miles, EIGEN Rewards, Scroll Marks, and NURI emissions.

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Farms 🧑🏻‍🌾

• Deposit cbBTC and borrow USDC on Base or Ethereum mainnet to earn your share of $150,000 in incentives through the Merit Program from ACI. These incentives will be distributed over three months. For more details, click here.

  • Today in DeFi is supported by ACI

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