Curve Finance Introduces Soft Liquidations for DeFi Lending

Scroll DAO has launched its Delegate Accelerator program, enabling token holders to participate in governance through delegation. This follows the broader trend of DAOs implementing delegation systems, as seen with Aragon's recent platform update. Key points: - Delegate Accelerator program is now accepting applications - Aims to improve DAO governance participation - Reduces gas fees through consolidated voting - Enhances decision-making efficiency The program builds on existing delegation frameworks like Aragon's voting system, which launched in late 2023. For more details and application information, visit [Scroll DAO's official announcement](https://blog.aragon.org/delegate-voting-is-live-on-the-aragon-app/).

A comprehensive podcast series exploring the evolving stablecoin landscape has been released, featuring: - 7 new episodes totaling over 350 minutes - In-depth discussions with industry experts - Focus on practical applications and real-world implementation The series moves beyond basic concepts to examine: - Current market dynamics - Yield optimization strategies - Collateral management approaches - User experience improvements *Key highlight*: The discussions reflect the industry's shift from theoretical debates to practical financial applications.

Sam Kazemian from Frax Finance discusses a pivotal shift in the financial landscape where payment stablecoins are becoming indistinguishable from traditional USD deposits. Key points: - The US GENIUS Act legislation marks a historic regulatory milestone comparable to 1800s banking reforms - Focus on low latency payments and yield streaming capabilities - Discussion of different approaches by major players (Tether, Circle, Frax) - Potential for stablecoins to modernize traditional banking infrastructure This comes as FD Labs emphasizes stablecoin adoption in emerging markets, projecting a $3 trillion market within five years. Frax is positioning to obtain one of the first payment stablecoin charters globally.

Tempest Finance has launched AI-powered vaults on Ambient Finance, offering users simplified liquidity management through one-click optimization. The vaults are now natively deployed on the Scroll network. Key features: - Single-click liquidity management - AI-powered optimization - Native integration with Ambient's web frontend - Full deployment on Scroll network The integration streamlines DeFi operations for users seeking efficient portfolio management without complex manual adjustments.

At Devcon's ZK Connect panel, @yezhang1998 presented on ZK technology beyond rollups, covering: - Public verification of large computations - Developer experience improvements - TEE and ZK comparisons - zkEVM vs zkVM distinctions - Future applications in AI, email, and social login Upcoming events include: - WOW Summit: ZK in AI era with @yezhang1998 - Multichain Day featuring @_emjlin - Evening Fireside Chat with @chainlink and @razacodes Panel participants included representatives from MetaMask, Lita, nil, and Automata.