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Launches π
World Chain is live on mainnet. World Chain will support ERC20s that are Superchain Interop compatible. Once live, assets and data will seamlessly move between OP Chains, solving fragmentation and unlocking new network effects to further scale Ethereum. World ID holders will get free transactions on World Chain via World App, priority blockspace for humans is integrated directly into block sequencing through a collaboration with Flashbots, and verified addresses will get free gas allowances.
Covalent's EWM Light Client Testnet is live, offering rewards for securing Ethereumβs 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.Β
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Moonpay collaborates with Venmo, and Venmo's 60 million users in the U.S. can now buy crypto using MoonPay. This new integration lets users buy any cryptocurrency using their Venmo balance.
MIRA AMM has launched on Fuel Ignition mainnet. MIRA is open-sourced and audited by Halborn and OtterSec.
Kraken launches kBTC, an ERC-20 token fully backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, held securely by Kraken and always verifiable onchain.
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Updates π°
Axelar announces partnership with TON Network. TON will integrate Axelar's Mobius Development Stack (MDS) as an interoperability layer, connecting the TON Ecosystem with new builders, users + liquidity.
Eclipse announced the launch of its official bridge, allowing for easier transfer of assets. This marks an important step towards interoperability, potentially enabling users to move tokens between different blockchain ecosystems that Eclipse supports.
Pendle is catering to the growing demand and diverse risk appetites for Pendle BTC by introducing a new pool for pumpBTC with an expiry date of March 27, 2025. This particular pool is designed to appeal to users who prefer minimal exposure to other assets, allowing them to focus on Pendle's Bitcoin products.
LayerZero has officially launched on Worldcoin's World Chain mainnet. World Chain is built on the OP Stack and is designed to bring Worldcoin's financial and identity network to billions of users. This integration will allow seamless cross-chain communication and asset transfers, enabling World Chain to scale effectively and support its mission of global growth. Additionally, World Chain offers greater user control through decentralization.
Hyperlend will list Resolvβs USR as collateral on the platform, enabling traders to borrow assets against their USR holdings. This enhancement boosts liquidity and opens up new trading opportunities.
Penpie is expanding its real-world asset (RWA) offerings by introducing a new pool for Usual Money's USD0++ stablecoin. This USD0++ stablecoin stands out because it is backed by T-Bills, giving it a strong connection to traditional finance. Users who deposit USD0++ on Penpie can benefit from several attractive rewards, including pre-launch "Pills," post-launch USUAL tokens, a 10x boost at maturity, and boosted PENDLE rewards.
defi.money has expanded its reach by launching on Base, currently the largest Ethereum Layer 2 network by Total Value Locked (TVL). This strategic move positions defi.money to tap into Base's growing user base and vibrant DeFi ecosystem. The expansion to Base aligns with defi.money's goal of bringing its services to a wider audience and contributing to the growth of decentralized finance across multiple blockchain networks.
Phantom rolls out the latest feature allowing users to access interactive token pages with chart and price history, and users are also able to share the token page directly with friends via text, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and more.
Sturdy Finance has created an AI-powered Morpho Vault Aggregator. The aggregator is designed to simplify yield earning for users and offers high yields. It leverages technology from Bittensor, Aera Finance, and Gauntlet to provide aggregators with optimal allocations among individual markets.
YieldNest has announced a collaboration with Kinza Finance, a dedicated lending protocol. This partnership enables Kinza Finance to offer secure and flexible lending solutions on the YieldNest platform, improving user experience within borrowing and lending markets.
Airdrops πͺ
dGEN1, the Ethereum on-chain everyday carry similar to Solana Mobile, is now open to mint with upcoming airdrops. dGEN1 runs the ethOS mobile operating system and will be compatible with most EVM dApps. Users can now mint the pre-order NFT for 0.2 ETH or the equivalent of DEGEN. The orders will be delivered in Spring 2025.
Pyth Network has distributed 768K PYTH staking rewards to the stakers with more upcoming rewards to boost governance participation.
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