Unichain Live, WLFI Introduces Crypto Reserve Strategy, Weekly Airdrop Claims and Upcoming Airdrops, and many more...

Launches 🚀

• Uniswap has launched Unichain, a new Layer-2 blockchain focused on low fees, fast transactions, and cross-chain liquidity. The mainnet debuts with 1-second block times, ~95% cheaper gas costs than Ethereum L1, and plans for 250ms sub-blocks. Unichain is also the first L2 to launch as a Stage 1 Rollup with permissionless fault proofs, prioritizing decentralization.

  • It will support native interoperability when it joins the Superchain later this year, with future upgrades enhancing speed and efficiency. Over 80 apps and infrastructure providers are already building on Unichain.

• Lido has introduced Lido V3, a major upgrade to its Ethereum staking infrastructure, featuring stVaults—modular staking primitives that provide greater flexibility for stakers, node operators, and protocols. The update supports institutional staking, leveraged staking, and opt-in restaking exposure, allowing for customized execution setups while maintaining stETH liquidity and decentralization.

  • Lido V3 aims to enhance Ethereum’s validator distribution, security, and staking efficiency while reducing governance risks.

• Satoshi Protocol has launched Satoshi V2, the first Omni-CDP protocol integrated with LayerZero, enabling Bitcoin liquidity across EVM, Solana, and Bitcoin Layer 2 networks.

  • Users can deposit BTC and mint assets across multiple chains, with integrations planned for Base, Ethereum, Solana, and several BTC Layer 2s. Existing V1 users are encouraged to migrate to V2 for improved liquidity and expanded cross-chain capabilities.

• f(x) Protocol introduces Zero-Stress Leverage Trading

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Issues

• zkLend has paused withdrawals following an exploit, advising users to avoid deposits and repayments while the investigation continues. The team is working to determine the root cause and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Updates 📰

• World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has introduced the Macro Strategy, a strategic token reserve aimed at supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other leading crypto assets. The initiative seeks to enhance stability, drive ecosystem growth, and build trust through diversified tokenized asset holdings.

  • WLFI is also engaging with traditional financial institutions to contribute assets, offering public blockchain visibility and co-branded marketing opportunities. A governance proposal detailing the strategy will be released soon, inviting community feedback and participation.

• USDT0 has introduced The Legacy Mesh, a system linking USDT deployments across Ethereum, TON, Arbitrum, and Tron into a unified ecosystem. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency and interoperability for the $138 billion USDT market. The Legacy Mesh is now live, enabling seamless transfers between supported networks.

• LayerZero has gone live on TON Blockchain, leveraging Telegram’s global reach to scale decentralized finance. The integration connects TON with Ethereum, Tron, and Arbitrum, linking 98% of USDT ($138B) into a unified system via USDT0’s "Legacy Mesh." USDT transfers between these networks are now streamlined, with USDT0’s deployment on Arbitrum serving as the hub for future expansion.

• Rabby Wallet has expanded its multi-chain support by integrating Berachain, Abstract Chain, and Soneium. These integrations enable users to seamlessly manage assets and interact with DeFi applications across these ecosystems, enhancing cross-chain accessibility within the wallet.

• Sei has integrated Chainlink's CCIP, enabling standardized cross-chain interoperability for on-chain finance applications.

• Circle has launched USDC and its developer tools on Unichain, providing access to CCTP and Programmable Wallets for building secure, cross-chain financial applications. Developers can now integrate USDC for trading, liquidity provision, and DeFi innovations. The integration enables seamless movement of USDC across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum, while Programmable Wallets offer compliance tools and gas abstraction.

  • Circle’s upcoming Smart Contract Platform aims to simplify contract deployment and real-world asset tokenization.

• Fluid DEX has introduced deep liquidity and low-cost borrowing on Arbitrum, offering stablecoin loans against wBTC and ETH with rates as low as 4.37%. The platform aims to provide competitive lending solutions while enhancing liquidity efficiency.

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Upcoming ⏳

• Story Protocol will allocate 10% of its $IP token supply to incentivize adoption following its Public Mainnet launch. Half will be distributed through direct claims, while the rest will go to ecosystem projects with mandates to reward end users. Anti-sybil measures, including Passport scores, will be implemented to ensure fair distribution, with unclaimed allocations redirected to genuine participants. The initiative aims to foster long-term alignment and expand blockchain-based intellectual property markets.

• Elixir has introduced stELX, a liquid staking token (LST) designed to provide institutional and retail users with a secure and audited staking mechanism. Users can deposit $ELX into a smart contract, earning rewards while maintaining liquidity across the Elixir ecosystem. StakedElixir follows the team's prior success with Chainflip’s LST, which secured significant institutional adoption.

  • At launch, stELX will integrate with Elixir’s genesis validators and support community-driven participation.

• Bunni V2 is launching on Unichain, leveraging Uniswap v4 to optimize liquidity provision through automated LP position adjustments and rehypothecation. The integration aims to enhance efficiency by utilizing idle assets for additional yield while maintaining deep liquidity. Unichain’s low fees and fast settlement times position it as an optimal environment for liquidity providers.

  • Bunni V2 will further expand Unichain’s DeFi capabilities by maximizing LP capital efficiency.

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Airdrops 🪂

• Magic Eden will distribute unclaimed $ME Bonus Airdrop rewards starting February 14 at 11 AM PT for users who staked before February 1. Allocations are final, and users who did not stake before the deadline will not be eligible. Staking remains available.

• MegaETH's Day 1 mint begins at 9 AM EST, offering free and/or guaranteed mints with a 24-hour window. Day 2 launches at the same time tomorrow, utilizing RNG on the whitelist to prevent gas wars. Users experiencing issues are encouraged to join the project's Discord for support.

• Eligible wallets for the Avalon Finance airdrop on Taiko have received a small gas fee allocation to cover tomorrow's claim. The TAIKO pool on Avalon remains incentivized for suppliers. Users can check their airdrop eligibility and access the Avalon Finance pool via the provided links.

• Mantis is launching staking for $M, requiring 50% of airdropped tokens to be staked for three months with linear vesting. Early unstaking results in forfeiture of unvested tokens. A DEX trading pool for $M is also set to go live, offering AI-powered execution through DISE.

  • Users can earn badges, points, and rewards through Mantis Mastery and win prizes while trading via DISE. Upcoming plans include Solana liquidity expansion, more exchange listings, and enhanced governance features.

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Farms 🧑🏻‍🌾

• mETH Protocol has launched a deposit campaign on ApeX Omni via Mantle Network, running from Feb. 11 to Feb. 25, offering a 10K USDT + 10K MNT reward pool. Users who deposit mETH or cmETH as collateral can earn up to 500 USDT in rewards, on top of staking yields, Powder, and restaking rewards. Deposits must exceed 100 USDT (net of withdrawals) to qualify.

  • Rewards will be split between ApeX Omni Bonus and MNT distributions. Existing deposits are automatically enrolled, and rewards will be distributed after the campaign ends.

• Provide GHO liquidity on Spectra for stkGHO Mar 2025 PT to earn incentives from SPECTRA reward pool for up to 27% APR on Ethereum. With more than $8M TVL, the pool delivers good returns with good liquidity and low impermanent loss risk.

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Weekly Airdrop Claims and Upcoming Airdrops

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