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.
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 Exploit Fund Recovery Vote Live
**BIP-892 voting is now active** for distributing funds recovered from Balancer's November 3rd exploit. **Key proposal elements:** - Recovered funds breakdown and amounts - Distribution methodology for affected users - Clear allocation framework **Voting details:** - Open to veBAL holders only - Deadline: December 16, 7 PM UTC - [Cast your vote on Snapshot](https://snapshot.org/#/s:balancer.eth/proposal/0x79d4abf2838eead8f153f409ee200ebafa83a1499a7b5c586497d68562209657) This proposal represents the community's effort to fairly compensate users impacted by the exploit. veBAL holders should review the full details before voting.
🔒 Balancer Shuts Down v2
**Balancer has approved BIP-887**, officially disabling v2 pool factories and making v3 the only platform for new pool creation. **Key Changes:** - No new v2 pools can be created - Existing v2 pools remain operational but migration to v3 is recommended - v3 offers better gas efficiency and enhanced security **What's Affected:** - WeightedPoolFactory disabled - ManagedPoolFactory disabled - NoProtocolFeeLiquidityBootstrappingPoolFactory disabled **What Continues:** - veBAL system unaffected - Partner integrations maintained - Gyro eCLP pools still deployable (separate factories) - Migration support available This transition concentrates activity on v3 for improved security and resource efficiency. [Read full proposal](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-887-transitioning-to-balancer-v3-disabling-v2-pool-factories/6874)
💰 Balancer Proposes Framework for Redistributing $45.7M in Recovered Hack Funds
**Balancer has opened community discussion on redistributing recovered funds** from the November 3rd V2 exploit that initially stole $94.8M. **Key Recovery Details:** - $45.7M total protected/recovered through coordinated response - $4.6M recovered by whitehat hackers under SEAL framework - $19.3M protected through emergency pool pauses - $21.8M recovered by StakeWise DAO emergency operation **Proposed Distribution Framework:** - Pool-by-pool reimbursement rather than socializing losses - LPs must actively claim recovered funds (no airdrops) - Proportional distribution based on positions at exploit time - Only applies to pools where funds were actually recovered **Technical Background:** The exploit targeted V2 Composable Stable Pools through rounding errors in exact-out swaps, affecting pools across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Polygon. **Balancer V3 remains completely unaffected** due to its different architecture. **Next Steps:** - Community feedback period on [forum proposal](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/rfc-distribution-of-rescued-funds-from-balancer-v2-november-3rd-2025-attacks/6883) - veBAL governance vote required for final approval - Claiming process details to be announced - Continued law enforcement coordination for remaining funds Balancer emphasizes transparency and user-centric approach throughout the recovery process.
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.