Balancer: Leading Protocol for Yield-Bearing Liquidity
Balancer: Leading Protocol for Yield-Bearing Liquidity
With over $330M in TVL and $8.6B in swap volume, Balancer has positioned itself as one of the top protocols for harnessing the power of Yield Bearing (YB) liquidity. The success is attributed to tailored-made technology, ecosystem integration, and incentive growth programs. Balancer's Composable Stable Pool (CSP) with an in-built Rate Provider ensures accurate yield-bearing token rates, minimizes risk, and optimizes capital efficiency. The protocol also emphasizes ecosystem integration and has collaborated with notable protocols to fuel the next wave of innovation. Balancer is becoming the hub for Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs), offering efficient hosting and growth of LRT liquidity.
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Balancer begins the journey to become the Hub for Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs). With technology tailored for yield-bearing assets, it just makes sense. @RenzoProtocol is the first LRT protocol to adopt Balancer Technology as its liquidity host and very likely not the last.
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With ~ $330M in LST TVL on the protocol, and over $8.6B in swap volume, Balancer has leveraged its flexibility as a DEX to establish itself as one of the leading protocols for harnessing the power of Yield Bearing (YB) liquidity. As the growth and adoption of LST/LRTs continue
Balancer continues to issue bi-weekly reports regarding the performance, sustainability, and success of the @arbitrum STIP Program. You can read the full report below or read on for the highlights. forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/balancer-sti… On January 11th, the TVL of Balancer was $135m, and
Plugging into YB native tech, core pool dynamics, and efficient @AuraFinance liquidity layers, protocols such as @ether_fi and @RenzoProtocol are fuelling a wave of LRT liquidity growth on Balancer! Why are Liquid Restaking Token protocols utilizing Balancer Tech to host their
We know you love $ETH Liquid Staked Tokens. And with over $321,000,000 LST TVL and $8,590,000,000 in swap volume, it's evident that many of you like to harness Balancer's Yield-Bearing native LST technology, too! @DuneAnalytics dune.com/balancer/lst
🚨 Balancer Under Fire
**Balancer v2 pools face potential exploit** as engineering teams launch high-priority investigation. The DeFi protocol confirmed awareness of the security issue but hasn't disclosed specific details about the nature or scope of the exploit. **Key developments:** - Security teams actively investigating the threat - Official updates promised as information becomes available - Users warned against phishing attempts exploiting the situation **CoW AMM reassures users** their implementation remains secure and isolated from the affected Balancer infrastructure. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in DeFi protocols, where smart contract vulnerabilities can impact user funds across multiple pools and platforms.
🔍 Markout Mystery Solved
**Understanding reCLAMM Performance Through Markout** @joaobrunoliz breaks down the **markout metric** - a crucial indicator for evaluating reCLAMM pool performance. **Key highlights:** - Deep dive into markout analysis during recent Office Hours - Essential knowledge for reCLAMM users and liquidity providers - Technical insights from Balancer's expert team This metric helps users understand how well their reCLAMM positions perform relative to market movements. **Why it matters:** - Better decision-making for LP strategies - Improved understanding of pool dynamics - Data-driven approach to DeFi participation Watch the full explanation to master this important performance indicator.
Balancer Heads to Chainlink SmartCon NYC with Panel Appearance
**Balancer is attending Chainlink SmartCon** in New York City, with Marcus from the Balancer team representing the protocol. - Marcus will participate in a panel discussion - Focus will be on sharing Balancer's current development and building initiatives - Event provides networking opportunity for the DeFi community The appearance at SmartCon demonstrates Balancer's continued engagement with the broader blockchain ecosystem and commitment to sharing their technical progress with industry peers.
StreamDefi Partners with Balancer to Launch Four StableSurge Pools Across Multiple Chains
**StreamDefi** has launched four new StableSurge pools on Balancer v3, bringing their $265M+ TVL and delta-neutral strategies to **Plasma, Arbitrum, and Avalanche**. **Key Features:** - **StableSurge hooks** maintain tight pegs through dynamic fee adjustments - Penalties for destabilizing trades, rewards for rebalancing trades - **100% boosted pools** earn lending yield while providing liquidity - Delta-neutral strategies offering **8-18% APY** with zero directional risk **Live Pools:** - [xUSD/USDT on Plasma](https://balancer.fi/pools/plasma/v3/0x694c009aa31b3f80ee18c218b02390ca2d7151e7) - [USDC/xUSD on Arbitrum](https://balancer.fi/pools/arbitrum/v3/0x7c60989d5e663836cf688f2bacf12a1208ae11b7) - [mevUSDC/xUSD on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x9dfdf58e1624cba507d0a38059e85eeab74f3b6b) - [BTC.b/xBTC on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x345e9afe5dd68237541993e5e2b9a87367ed91b7) The partnership focuses on **sustainable returns** rather than unsustainable incentives, combining Stream's proven strategies with Balancer's peg-protecting technology. Explore pools at [balancer.fi](http://balancer.fi)
Plasma Protocol Reaches $100M TVL Within 24 Hours of Launch
**Plasma Protocol achieved over $100M in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just 24 hours of deployment.** Key highlights: - Protocol launched and immediately attracted significant capital - Liquidity flows directly into Aave vaults to boost yields for liquidity providers - Aave simultaneously reached $4B+ TVL during the same period The rapid adoption demonstrates strong market demand for the protocol's yield-boosting mechanism. By channeling funds into established Aave infrastructure, Plasma creates additional earning opportunities for participants while leveraging proven DeFi protocols.