Frax Announces Fraxtal Hackathon with $5M+ in Prizes
Frax Announces Fraxtal Hackathon with $5M+ in Prizes
馃毃 Frax Hackathon Bonanza
Frax, the fractional-algorithmic stablecoin protocol, has announced the Fraxtal Hackathon, a major event for developers to build on the emerging Frax chain. The hackathon offers over $345,000 in immediate prizes across three tracks, with an additional $5 million+ in follow-on prizes to be announced. Winners will receive direct support and investment from Frax's network of VCs and angels. Project categories include perpetuals, DEXes, SocialFi, GameFi, Layer 3 appchains, DeFi, and stablecoin infrastructure. The hackathon is being run in partnership with DoraHacks, and the submission deadline is June 21st. Developers are encouraged to join the official Telegram group, read the rules, and register their projects.
1/ Frax is proud to announce the: Build on the Fractal: FRAXTAL HACKATHON If you've wanted to build on an emerging chain, win 7 figures in prizes, & get long-term direct support from VCs & angels, this is it!
LlamaRisk Proposes Doubling frxUSD Cap on Aave V4 to $20M
**frxUSD caps on Aave V4 are set to double** following a proposal from LlamaRisk. The stablecoin's initial $10M limit filled quickly after incentives launched last week, prompting the proposed increase to $20M. **Key developments:** - frxUSD would become the largest stablecoin by cap on Aave V4 if approved - Currently ranks as third most borrowed stablecoin on the platform, behind USDC and USDT - Borrowing rates start at 1.5% APY The rapid cap fill demonstrates demand for frxUSD in the lending market. The proposal reflects Aave V4's security-first approach, gradually expanding limits as the protocol proves stable. [Read the full governance proposal](https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-aave-v4-activation-on-ethereum-mainnet/24293/25)
Send Launches Base-Canton Bridge with frxUSD as Day 1 Asset
**Send has launched a bridge connecting Base and Canton Network**, with frxUSD included as a launch asset. - The bridge enables cross-chain transfers between Base and Canton - **frxUSD.B** is the Send-bridged version of frxUSD on Canton - This brings Frax's stablecoin benefits to Canton Network's privacy-first institutional blockchain - More collaboration between the platforms is planned Canton Network has been gaining institutional adoption due to its privacy-focused architecture. Frax previously announced its role as a Canton validator and committed to establishing a strong frxUSD presence on the network.
Tangent Protocol Launches with frxUSD as Core Stablecoin
**Tangent, a new DeFi protocol, has officially launched with frxUSD as its core default stablecoin.** The protocol offers liquidity providers up to **30% APR plus future $TAN token allocations** through its PegKeeper pool integration with Curve Finance. Unlike other stablecoins that only use frxUSD for secondary market liquidity, Tangent's USG stablecoin relies on frxUSD as its primary mechanism for maintaining its peg. This launch follows a pre-deposit phase where frxUSD was selected as one of only two default stablecoins (alongside USDC) to secure $TAN allocations.
Tangent Opens Pre-Deposits Next Week with frxUSD as Default Stablecoin
**Tangent pre-deposits launch in one week**, featuring frxUSD as the default stablecoin alongside USDC. **Key details:** - Tangent integrates with frxUSD PegKeeper pools on Curve Finance - The integration expands frxUSD's role as a core DeFi stablecoin for onchain liquidity - frxUSD offers yield forwarding capabilities alongside its stability features The launch represents continued adoption of frxUSD as a foundational stablecoin for DeFi protocols.
Curve FX Pools Launch on Polygon with Five Global Stablecoins
Frax, Curve, Polygon, and DFB have launched onchain foreign exchange markets on Polygon, pairing frxUSD with five non-USD stablecoins. **Available Trading Pairs:** - BRZ (Brazilian Real) - tGBP (British Pound) - AUDF (Australian Dollar) - KRWQ (Korean Won) - IDRX (Indonesian Rupiah) - frxUSD-USDT0 (dollar liquidity) The collaboration addresses traditional FX market limitations including high fees and fragmented liquidity. DFB provides market-making services while incentives are currently active. [Access pools](https://www.curve.finance/dex/polygon/pools?search=frxusd&sort=-tvl)