Coinbase cbBTC Swap Demand Surges
Coinbase cbBTC Swap Demand Surges
馃敟 cbBTC Swap Frenzy
The demand for swapping Coinbase's cbBTC continues to rise, with notable metrics:
- Pool utilization reaches 150%
- Unincentivized APR stands at 7.6%
This trend has persisted for at least two days, indicating sustained interest in cbBTC swaps. The high pool utilization suggests increased trading activity, while the attractive APR may draw more liquidity providers to the pool.
Traders and investors should monitor these metrics closely, as they may impact swap costs and potential earnings from providing liquidity.
Demand for swapping cbBTC from @coinbase goes up. 150% pool utilization and 7.6% unincentivized APR currently
Curve Finance Proposes Market-Driven Fee Optimization
Curve Finance has introduced a proposal for implementing market-driven fee optimization mechanisms. The key points include: - Allowing the free market to determine optimal fee structures - Building on previous governance decisions from Nov 2024 that enabled fee share increases up to 20% - Integration with scrvUSD parameter improvements for sustainable fee growth The proposal aims to create more efficient pricing while maintaining system sustainability. Fee adjustments will only activate when system earnings exceed operational costs. Read the full proposal: [Curve Letters - Fee Boost](https://github.com/curvefi/curve-letters/blob/main/articles/2.%20May%202025/Fee_Boost.pdf)
Curve Finance Expands to HyperliquidX Chain
Curve Finance has successfully deployed and tested its platform on the HyperliquidX chain, marking another milestone in its multi-chain expansion strategy. This development follows CrossCurve's recent initiative to solve blockchain liquidity isolation, which aims to connect with Curve's $2.7B TVL across multiple chains. - Full deployment confirmed on HyperliquidX - Integration testing completed successfully - Part of broader cross-chain liquidity strategy [Learn more about the deployment](https://news.curve.finance/curve-live-on-hyperliquid/)
HyperEVM Integration Update on Octav.fi
Octav.fi has expanded its @HyperliquidX support with new HyperEVM features: - Real-time token statistics visualization - Protocol deposit tracking capabilities - API integration for direct HyperEVM data access These enhancements provide deeper insights into HyperEVM operations. Users can access these features through [Octav Pro](http://pro.octav.fi).
ve-tokenomics Adoption Continues to Grow
The ve-tokenomics model continues to gain significant traction in the DeFi ecosystem. Originally pioneered by Curve Finance, this voting-escrow tokenomics model has now been adopted by multiple major protocols. - Ve-tokenomics allows token holders to lock tokens for voting rights and rewards - Model incentivizes long-term holding and protocol participation - Industry adoption has grown from zero to widespread use in just 4 years The increasing implementation of ve-tokenomics demonstrates a maturing DeFi ecosystem focused on sustainable tokenomics and user alignment.
Curve Finance Reports Record Monthly Volume Despite Market Volatility
Curve Finance's May 2025 performance showed resilience in challenging market conditions: - Trading volume reached $42B, up 15% from April - New stablecoin pools launched: USDC/USDT and DAI/FRAX - Governance approved 3 major protocol upgrades - Average daily active users increased to 25,000 Key metrics remained stable despite broader market volatility. The protocol's safety module now holds $500M in total value locked. Community participation grew with 5 new improvement proposals and 2 successful parameter adjustments.