Aura Finance Proposes $1M Treasury Buyback Plan

Aura Finance offers **enhanced yields** for Balancer liquidity providers without the complexity of veBAL token mechanics. **Key Benefits:** - Higher yields than standard Balancer LPs - No need to manage veBAL locks or expiration dates - Eliminates voting requirements - Simplified LP experience With **66% control** of all veBAL tokens, Aura provides: - Maximum yield optimization for Balancer positions - Revenue sharing through auraBAL wrapper (~30% APY) - Vote incentives via vlAURA staking (~36% APR) The platform streamlines the Balancer experience by handling governance complexities behind the scenes while delivering superior returns to liquidity providers.

A **EURC/GHO liquidity pool** on Base is now offering **25% APR**, capitalizing on the dollar's recent weakness against the euro. The pool combines: - Circle's **EURC** stablecoin - Aave's **GHO** stablecoin - **Aave lending yield** for both tokens - Enhanced fees from **Balancer's StableSurge Hook** during volatility - Additional protocol incentives This represents a significant jump from the **18% APR** the pool was delivering in July. The timing aligns with USD stablecoins dominating DeFi while the dollar slides against major currencies. [Access the pool](https://app.aura.finance/#/8453/pool/22)

**Two new yield-optimized pools launched on Aura Finance:** - **slpETH | gtWETHe pool** - Combines LoopFi's restaking leverage yields with Gauntlet's Morpho vault returns - **slpUSD | aUSDC pool** - Pairs LoopFi's lending yield capture with Aave's established stablecoin returns **Multi-layer yield strategy:** - slpETH earns from restaking leverage operations - gtWETHe generates yield through Morpho Labs vault strategies - slpUSD captures lending market yields - aUSDC provides Aave protocol returns Both pools create **yield on all sides** by pairing complementary earning mechanisms. This follows Aura's recent trend of high-yield pools, including the 58% vAPR deUSD pool and double-digit Stables Labs pools on Arbitrum. [Access slpETH pool](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/255) | [Access slpUSD pool](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/256)

Balancer introduced **reCLAMMs** (Readjusting Concentrated Liquidity AMMs), a new innovation that brings passive concentrated liquidity to DeFi. Key features of reCLAMMs: - **No NFTs required** - eliminates complexity of position management - **No rebalancing losses** - automated adjustments protect liquidity providers - **Set-and-forget functionality** - designed for DAOs and LPs who want simple operation This represents a significant step toward **programmable liquidity infrastructure** that can adapt to whatever DeFi developments emerge next. The announcement was made at DappCon Berlin, where Balancer showcased their vision for building more accessible AMM technology. [Watch the full session](https://streameth.org/682f5f23c149844bac821bf0/watch?session=685165c94ac43bf73da30d0c) [Read the complete recap](https://medium.com/balancer-protocol/deep-liquidity-sharp-minds-balancer-dappcon-631168b5a361)

**TreehouseFi's tETH** is generating significant returns with a **212% variable APR** on ETH through a unique leveraged staking approach. **How it works:** - tETH borrows against staked ETH to earn additional staking yield - Different from traditional liquid staking tokens (LSTs) - Can be paired with wstETH for enhanced returns - Additional incentives boost overall yield The strategy is available through [Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/235), where users can access this amplified staking mechanism. **Key considerations:** - Higher yields typically come with increased risk - Leveraged strategies may be more volatile than standard staking - Returns are variable and subject to market conditions This represents a new approach to ETH staking that goes beyond simple validator rewards by incorporating borrowing mechanisms to amplify returns.