Curve Finance Launches OP Token Incentives for LlamaLend Markets
Curve Finance Launches OP Token Incentives for LlamaLend Markets
🌊 OP Rewards Just Dropped
Curve Finance has activated Optimism (OP) token incentives for LlamaLend markets on the Optimism network. This follows a broader trend of DeFi protocols enhancing liquidity on Optimism, including Moonwell's recent integration of OP rewards across their core markets.
Key Updates:
- LlamaLend markets now feature OP token rewards
- Available through Curve Finance's lending platform
- Builds on Optimism's growing DeFi ecosystem
Users can access these incentivized markets directly through Curve's interface to start earning OP rewards.
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