Balancer V3 Introduces MEV-Cap Hook to Benefit Liquidity Providers
Balancer V3 Introduces MEV-Cap Hook to Benefit Liquidity Providers
🤖 MEV Bots Pay Their Dues
Balancer V3 launches MEV-Cap Hook, a new feature that redirects Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) back to liquidity providers. The system works by dynamically adjusting pool fees based on priority fees paid by MEV bots on OP Stack chains like Base and Optimism.
Key features:
- Higher priority fees trigger higher dynamic pool fees
- Captured value stays within the pool
- Works across all pool types, not just ETH pairs
The mechanism allows MEV bots to operate while ensuring value flows back to LPs instead of leaking out. Currently live on Base, with plans to expand MEV protection offerings through collaboration with CoW Protocol.
Balancer Takes Center Stage at Blockchain Rio and DappCon
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.
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.