Balancer Takes Center Stage at Blockchain Rio and DappCon
Balancer Takes Center Stage at Blockchain Rio and DappCon
🔄 DeFi's New Power Move
Balancer showcased its DeFi innovations at two major conferences:
At Blockchain Rio, @fabiomendesafc presented Balancer's vision for simplifying the transition from traditional finance to DeFi through their decentralized AMM platform.
At DappCon, Balancer made significant announcements:
- Collaboration with Aave v4 for improved liquidity infrastructure
- Introduction of V3 Hooks with live demos of StableSurge ($30M+ TVL) and MEV CaptureHook
- Launch of reCLAMM: A new passive concentrated liquidity solution featuring auto-adjusting price ranges and fungible LP tokens
These developments position Balancer as a key infrastructure provider for the next generation of DeFi applications.
Balancer takes the stage at @blockchain_rio 🏖️ On a panel discussing the shift from centralized exchanges to DeFi, @fabiomendesafc presented how Balancer is simplifying the journey from traditional finance to DeFi and building a top-tier decentralized AMM.
LHYPE/WHYPE Pool Launch on HyperEVM
Looping Collective and HyperlendX have launched the LHYPE/WHYPE pool on HyperEVM, offering a new DeFi solution with several key features: - **LHYPE**: An auto-yield system that passively compounds HYPE exposure through LSTs and lending - **WHYPE**: A wrapped token enabling borrowing and leveraging on Hyperlend - **Pool Features**: - Minimal slippage and peg drift - Dynamic swap fees via Balancer V3's StableSurge - Built-in IL (Impermanent Loss) protection - Current APR: 10.4% from DEX fees and lending The pool automatically lends idle HYPE on Hyperlend for additional yield optimization. [Explore the pool](https://mono-frontend-v3-git-issue-1249-balancer.vercel.app/pools/hyperevm/v3/0x2dc02134eE3b2EE3dA099D2854871404f968Cf82)
Balancer Expands to HyperEVM with Strategic Partnerships
Balancer is expanding to HyperEVM, bringing its customizable AMM infrastructure to this emerging blockchain ecosystem. Key developments: - Early deployment aims to establish Balancer as primary AMM infrastructure - V3 features include custom hooks and boosted/flexible pools - Partnership with HyperBloom for day-one liquidity swaps - Integration with multiple protocols including ResolvLabs, HyperBeat, and Hyperwave Live discussion scheduled for Thursday at 2pm UTC with representatives from HyperBloom, Hyperwave, Looping, and HypurrFi. Visit [Balancer dApp](https://balancer.fi/pools?networks=HYPEREVM) to explore the first HyperEVM pools.
Balancer Hosts Office Hours: DappCon Insights and reCLAMM Updates
Balancer is hosting their weekly office hours to discuss two key developments: - Insights and impressions from DappCon Berlin - Updates on the upcoming Readjusting Concentrated Liquidity AMM (reCLAMM) The community session will provide firsthand ecosystem updates and allow participants to ask questions directly. Join the discussion on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/638460494168064021/930442359932600380). *Previous office hours have covered Balancer V3 developments and ecosystem updates.*
Balancer Alliance Expands with Rocket Pool and Lido Joining
The Balancer Alliance program is now live, allowing protocols to earn swap fee shares by committing to long-term alignment. **Key developments**: - Rocket Pool joins, bringing deep rETH liquidity and ongoing DAO collaboration - Lido strengthens partnership, focusing core liquidity on Balancer - Protocols must convert fees to 80/20 BAL/WETH and lock as veBAL - Program connects governance rights with protocol commitment The Alliance structure emphasizes DAO-to-DAO cooperation and sustainable liquidity, particularly suited for Liquid Staking Tokens.