🕳️ Blackhole Protocol Distributes $530K+ to veBLACK Holders After Epoch 20 Voting
🕳️ Blackhole Protocol Distributes $530K+ to veBLACK Holders After Epoch 20 Voting
🕳️ $530K Blackhole Payout
Blackhole Protocol has completed epoch 20 voting, distributing over $530,000 in rewards to veBLACK holders.
How it works:
- Lock $BLACK tokens to obtain veBLACK
- Use veBLACK to vote for liquidity pool rewards
- Receive weekly distributions based on voting participation
Recent incentives added include $13,000 across multiple pools:
- $WETH.e / $KIGU
- $SUPER / $BLACK
- $BTC.b / $USDt
The protocol operates on a weekly voting cycle, with epochs ending every Wednesday at 11:00 PM UTC. Previous epochs have seen substantial rewards, with epoch 18 distributing $740,000+ to voters.
Escape Velocity Season 5 remains active with rebate programs for users creating supermassive veNFTs worth 2,000+ veBLACK.
Voting for the next epoch is now open at blackhole.xyz/vote.
$170,000 in rewards have been added to some of the top liquidity pools on Blackhole Voting ends every Wednesday 11:00 PM UTC
In just 2 weeks over 11.8M $BLACK has been burned and is now eligible for rebates from our Escape Velocity Season 4 Rebates get airdropped to your account at the end of the season after November 20th More voting power --> more rewards
Epoch 17 ends in 6 hours at 6 PM EST with $880,000 in rewards for veBLACK holders Get your votes casted 🛎️
Escape Velocity Season 4 saw over 25 million $BLACK burned in just 3 weeks between 842 eligible wallets All veNFTs have been distributed 🪂 Enjoy the higher voting power 🔒
Epoch 16 ends in just 30 minutes with over $900,000 in rewards to veBLACK holders Get your votes casted 👇
$185,000+ in voting incentives are now available for the $SUPER / $BLACK liquidity pool @SuperVerse continues to reward veBLACK holders
In just 7 days 6.6M+ $BLACK has been burned and qualifies for season 4 of our Escape Velocity rebate program Rebates build on top of currently owned veBLACK giving you higher voting power 🤝
Lock $BLACK --> obtain veBLACK --> vote for rewards $530,000+ goes to veBLACK holders after voting ends for epoch 20
veBLACK holders this week are voting for $880,000+ in rewards on Blackhole Just one hour left to confirm those votes ⏰
This epoch is ending with $740,000+ in rewards for veBLACK holders Only one hour left to get votes in ⏰
$135,000+ in incentives have been added to some of the top liquidity pools on Blackhole for epoch 17 All rewards go to veNFT holders that vote before the epoch flip tomorrow at 11:00 PM UTC
Season 3 Escape Velocity rebates have been distributed Rebates --> higher voting power --> more rewards
Over 14,000,000 $BLACK has been burned for season 4 of Escape Velocity Just 4 days left to take part in this season of veBLACK rebates
$ARTERY by @Artery_Chain is live exclusively on Blackhole Trading, depositing, and staking is now available for $USDC / $ARTERY
$99,000+ in incentives are now available to vote for in the $SUPER / $BLACK liquidity pool @SuperVerse continues to reward veBLACK holders
$40,000+ in incentives have been added to the $USDC / $ARTERY liquidity pool by @Artery_Chain Start getting votes in for Epoch 18
20 epochs $22B+ cumulative volume $31.8M+ voters revenue $16.7M+ swap fees 9,700+ veNFT holders Welcome to Blackhole 🕳️
Here’s your epoch 18 breakdown 👇 - $650M+ in volume - $750k+ in rewards for voters - $390k+ in trading fees
There is now over 600M total voting power through supermassive veNFTs on Blackhole 🕳️ This means 540M+ $BLACK burned from total supply and passive rewards for those veNFT holders forever.
In the last 4 seasons of Escape Velocity we saw over 80.8M veBLACK get created by users Season 5 is live with just over 10 days left to burn $BLACK and take part in our rebate program
$119,000+ in voting rewards have been added to the $SUPER / $BLACK pair for epoch 17 Get those votes in for @SuperVerse
Voting for epoch 18 ends in just 6 hours with $740k+ in rewards for veBLACK holders
VAPR on Blackhole has remained higher compared to other ve33 protocols across the ecosystem To take part in earning protocol rewards go to blackhole.xyz/locks —> Create lock —> Vote for rewards
$ARTERY is live and @Artery_Chain has added $40,000+ in incentives for epoch 16 Voting rewards for $USDC / $ARTERY got juicier ⚡️
Market conditions won't stop us from building Epoch 16 resulted in $900,000+ in rewards to veBLACK holders
Escape Velocity Season 4 ends in just 8 hours The current effective rebate rate is 30%+
With Escape Velocity users earn bonus veBLACK in rebates by creating supermassive NFT worth 2,000 veBLACK or more Additional veBLACK --> higher voting power --> greater rewards 4 hours left to qualify for this season 🕐
The Blackhole Foundation completed a 2.58M+ (~$132,000) $BLACK buyback this epoch These funds will be used to support ecosystem initiatives in the future 🕳️
Time to start the week off by looking at pools to vote for $30,000+ in incentives have been added to these token pairs on Blackhole for Epoch 20 Voting ends every week on Wednesdays 11:00 PM UTC 🕚
At current prices burning just $105 worth of $BLACK makes you eligible for rebates The season ends in 5 days 🕳️
Just like that - we've completed our 20th epoch This week saw $640M+ in trading volume and $550K+ in rewards for veBLACK holders
Blackhole Integrates with Binance Wallet
Blackhole has completed its integration with Binance Wallet, expanding accessibility for users of the trading platform. **Key Details:** - Users can now connect their Binance Wallet directly to Blackhole - This follows Blackhole's September 2025 addition of Tron ($TRX) trading support - The integration provides another wallet option alongside existing connections **What This Means:** Binance Wallet users gain direct access to Blackhole's trading features without needing separate wallet solutions. The move continues Blackhole's expansion of supported assets and connection methods. The integration is live and available for users to connect now.
BlackholeDEX Epoch 29 Generates $263,000 in Fees for veBLACK Holders
**BlackholeDEX distributed $263,000+ in protocol fees** from Epoch 29 to veBLACK token holders in Epoch 30, continuing its weekly rewards program. **Key highlights:** - veBLACK holders earn protocol fees automatically by holding tokens in their wallets - Recent performance shows $275,000 distributed in Epoch 28 - Over $2.05M in fees generated across the last 8 epochs, averaging $256.1K weekly **Active programs:** - Season 8 of Escape Velocity Rebate Program now live until February 19th - 7,000,000 veBLACK rewards available for supermassive locks (2,000+ veBLACK) - Multiple liquidity pools receiving voting incentives, including partnerships with SuperVerse The platform emphasizes consistent weekly rewards for veBLACK holders through its vote-to-earn mechanism, where all protocol revenue flows directly to token holders based on their lock duration.
Blackhole DEX Reaches $25 Billion Trading Volume Milestone
Blackhole DEX has surpassed **$25 billion in cumulative trading volume**, marking a significant milestone for the decentralized exchange. **Recent Performance Highlights:** - Distributed over **$35 million in cumulative rewards** to veBLACK token holders - Completed a **5.9M+ $BLACK buyback** through the Blackhole Foundation - Generated **$2B in trading volume** during January 2026 alone - Distributed **$1.4M+ in rewards** to veBLACK holders in the same month The platform continues to demonstrate strong trading activity while maintaining its rewards distribution program for token holders. The buyback initiative signals ongoing commitment to token economics and holder value. [View announcement](https://x.com/BlackholeDEX/status/2013309518608765032?s=20)
🎮 WARP Game Publishing Token Launches Exclusively on Blackhole
**$WRP token by WARP Game is launching exclusively on Blackhole**, bringing a new approach to decentralized game publishing. **What is WARP?** - Transforms traditional game publishing into an open, community-owned network - Backed by team with $10B+ gaming industry impact and 300+ years combined leadership - Reached 3B+ players across previous projects **Key Features:** - **Revenue-backed tokenomics**: Publishing profits fund $WRP buybacks, burns, and validator rewards - **Warp Catalyst Infrastructure**: Provides investment, tooling, and operational support for game studios - **Data-driven curation**: Uses AI and real data to identify high-potential studios **Token Details:** - Ticker: $WRP - Distribution: Avalanche - Vesting: 10% at TGE, 6-month vesting period The platform aims to create a model where community participation directly benefits token holders through shared publishing profits.
BlackholeDEX Launches Escape Velocity Season 8
BlackholeDEX has announced **Escape Velocity Season 8**, continuing their seasonal program for the DeFi community. **Key Details:** - New season follows the recent Season 7 launch from mid-January - Program appears to be part of BlackholeDEX's ongoing engagement initiatives - Full details available in their official announcement The rapid succession of seasons (7 and 8 launching within two weeks) suggests an accelerated rollout schedule for the platform's incentive programs. [Read the full announcement](https://paragraph.com/@blackholedex/announcing-escape-velocity-season-8)