WLFI Plans to Launch USD1, Hyperliquid Links HyperCore and HyperEVM, This Week’s Airdrop Claims and Upcoming Airdrops, and more...
Launches 🚀
Rysk launched V12, introducing a new primitive for scalable, tradable covered calls that generate upfront USDC yield on ETH, BTC, and other volatile assets. Unlike past pooled models, Rysk enables users to set custom strike prices with full liquidity, no lockups, and no front-running through an RFQ system.
The platform supports yield-bearing assets beyond ETH/BTC and is built by a team with prior experience in options AMMs and high-volume orderbook exchanges.
BlackRock’s $1.7 billion USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund ($BUIDL) is now accessible on Solana through tokenization by Securitize and cross-chain interoperability enabled by Wormhole. This marks a major milestone in bringing real-world assets onchain with institutional backing.
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Updates 📰
Hyperliquid launched mainnet linking between HyperCore and HyperEVM, enabling spot assets from HyperCore to be used natively in HyperEVM applications. Developers can now list tokens directly on HyperCore's high-volume order books, unlocking seamless composability across DeFi functions—building, launching, and trading—all onchain.
DIA introduced Spectra, a custom Hyperlane-powered messaging layer within its Lumina framework to enable trustless oracle data delivery across 100+ blockchains. Spectra facilitates both push- and pull-based transfers between DIA’s Lasernet and external chains, using a modular tech stack that includes OracleTriggers, PushOracleReceivers, and on-demand RequestOracles.
By leveraging Hyperlane's permissionless and scalable architecture, DIA removes integration barriers while maintaining customizable security.
Mizu, HyperBeat, and Veda Labs launched HyperEVM Vaults on Hyperliquid, enabling automated, risk-adjusted yield strategies for stablecoins, BTC, ETH, and major LSTs/LRTs. Users can deposit directly from Ethereum to earn HyperEVM-native DeFi yields and access issuer rewards via Royco markets.
Vaults are now live and accessible through Mizu's dApp.
Jupiter upgraded its perps platform with enhanced flexibility, transparency, and safety features, including support for up to 5 limit orders per token, $250k order size caps, and detailed transaction fee breakdowns.
Safety upgrades include visible slippage and leverage controls, auto-optimized priority fees, and warnings for risky limit orders near liquidation.
RISC Zero introduced OP Kailua, a modular ZK upgrade path for OP chains, offering both ZK fraud and validity proofs. Chains can choose between fast, low-collateral Hybrid Mode or secure 1-hour finality Validity Mode, with seamless switching.
Cost analysis shows Base could run as a ZK Rollup for as low as $0.00012 per transaction.
Issues ⚠️
PeckShield reported that GMX and MIM-related contracts were exploited for approximately 6,260 ETH, valued at around $13 million. The attack appears to have targeted shared infrastructure or integrations between the two protocols, though specifics remain under investigation.
Upcoming ⏳
World Liberty announced USD1, a new stablecoin backed by U.S. dollars and custodied by BitGo, targeting both institutional and retail users. Positioned as a transparent and gimmick-free product, USD1 aims to offer dependable stability without complex mechanics.
Ethena submitted a temp check proposal to onboard USDtb to Aave, aiming to layer overcollateralized lending yields on top of USDtb’s existing structure. If approved by both governance frameworks, the move would expand Ethena’s yield sources while integrating with Aave’s lending markets.
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Airdrops 🪂
Particle Network opened $PARTI claims via UniversalX for users who participated in campaigns like Particle Pioneer, ALLY, CAPYBARA, or used the embedded wallet. $PARTI powers the Particle Chain and supports Universal Accounts by fueling chain abstraction. Users can log in, link wallets, and claim directly on UniversalX.
Sonic Labs updated its dashboard to show Activity Points and Gems earned by apps. Users earn 2x AP by providing liquidity on supported apps, with retroactive credit if apps integrate OpenBlock before season end. Gems can be redeemed for $S and used in app reward programs.
Farms 🧑🏻🌾
Maple’s SyrupUSDC/USDC loop strategy is now live on Morpho, with USDC liquidity available from Gauntlet and MEV Capital vaults. Users can mint SyrupUSDC, supply it as collateral at ~11–12% APY, borrow USDC at ~5–6%, and repeat the loop for compounding yields.
The strategy enables an incremental ~5% net yield per cycle.
Pendle launched a new sUSDe (July 31, 2025) pool in collaboration with Ethena, offering users multiple strategies to maximize points and yield. LPs earn from swap fees, $PENDLE incentives, and 30x Sats boosts, while traders can access fixed yield via PTs or leveraged yield exposure via YTs.
The pool supports Ethena’s synthetic dollar, sUSDe, which generates yield through funding rate arbitrage.
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Magic Eden announced that the top 1% of quest participants may be eligible for an OG $PAWS allocation from GOTPAWSED. The most active users can check their eligibility through the provided claim link.
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Bedrock unveiled full $BR tokenomics, allocating 20% to the community with 5.5% already airdropped and 14.5% reserved. No team or investor tokens unlock in the first year. Holders can stake $BR for veBR to boost governance and yields, join a loyalty program, and participate in Diamond Season 2. Claims opened March 20 and will remain open for 90 days.
Claim your airdrop here: https://claim.bedrockdao.com/
Nillion officially launched its Alpha Mainnet and $NIL token, marking the start of its privacy-focused ecosystem. Users can now build with Blind Modules, stake with Genesis Validators, and transact $NIL across wallets. The network aims to redefine the internet with privacy as a foundational principle.
Check your airdrop here: https://claims.nillion.com/
Gyroscope’s governance token, $GYFI, is now live and can be claimed on Base. The launch introduces decentralized governance alongside Gyroscope’s growing ecosystem, which has seen 550% quarterly swap fee growth, 145K monthly active users, $61M in TVL, and $2M in annualized revenue. Up to 15% of the GYFI supply is allocated for the airdrop, depending on the claiming options users select.
Claim your airdorp here: claim.gyroscope.foundation.
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