Frax community can now vote to restake with EigenLayer
Frax community can now vote to restake with EigenLayer
All sfrxETH holders can now vote to indicate if they want to restake with EigenLayer. If enough sfrxETH holders vote to restake, EigenLayer will integrate Frax into their protocol.
All sfrxETH holders whether used in Fraxlend or AMMs can now vote to signal if they want to restake with EigenLayer! If enough sfrxETH holders vote to restake then @eigenlayer will integrate us into their protocol. Make sure to vote by following the directions below 👇
The voting period for the EigenLayer LST contest is now open! From now until Nov 8th, 12pm EST, whitelisted addresses can cast their allocated votes for their favorite proposals. Don't miss your chance to vote! Mantle: bit.ly/45WNQgq Mainnet: bit.ly/3tXJcS0
Avant Protocol Integrates frxUSD as PegKeeper Across Multiple Chains
**Avant Protocol has selected frxUSD as their PegKeeper solution**, expanding frxUSD's ecosystem presence. **Key Details:** - Avant's avUSD offers adaptive, transparent yield with institutional-grade security - New liquidity pools launched on [Curve Finance](https://www.curve.finance) (Ethereum) and Etherex (Linea) - This follows frxUSD's recent PegKeeper pool with Origin Protocol's OUSD **What is a PegKeeper?** PegKeepers help maintain stablecoin price stability by automatically managing liquidity. frxUSD serves as an ideal PegKeeper due to its full backing and USDC-level safety. **Growing Ecosystem:** The integration demonstrates frxUSD's expanding role in multi-chain DeFi infrastructure, providing sustainable yield opportunities through Treasury-backed incentives across different protocols and networks.
Binance Lists FRAX Despite Industry Pushback
Binance has listed FRAX, the fractional-algorithmic stablecoin, despite some exchanges refusing to do so for political reasons. **Key Points:** - Some exchanges have declined to list FRAX due to political considerations - Binance proceeded with the listing, maintaining its position as the largest centralized exchange - The exchange credits its growth to adhering to higher standards - Further expansion of offerings at Binance is planned FRAX represents a unique approach to stablecoins, being partially backed by collateral and partially stabilized through algorithms. The listing decision highlights the varying approaches exchanges take when evaluating controversial or politically sensitive assets.
dTRINITY Expands from Fraxtal to Ethereum Mainnet
**dTRINITY**, a DeFi protocol originally built on Fraxtal, has launched on Ethereum mainnet. - The project represents Fraxtal's multichain expansion strategy - Fraxtal positions itself as a "stablecoin operating system" designed for DeFi innovation - dTRINITY utilizes Fraxtal's infrastructure and high-performance assets The deployment marks a significant milestone for projects native to Fraxtal, demonstrating the platform's ability to support protocols that can scale to Ethereum's larger DeFi ecosystem.
KRWQ Korean Won Stablecoin Launches on Fraxtal with DeFi Integration
**KRWQ**, the first Korean won stablecoin, has launched on Fraxtal, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for stablecoin infrastructure. **Key integrations include:** - Native issuance using LayerZero technology - Upcoming availability as collateral on Fraxlend - New KRWQ/frxUSD liquidity pool on Velodrome Finance The stablecoin was developed by IQ AI in collaboration with Frax, combining: - Frax's frxUSD infrastructure (partnered with BlackRock, Bridge, Superstate, and WisdomTree) - IQ's Korean market presence through listings on major exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb The integration aims to provide additional DeFi utility for KRWQ on a chain built specifically for stablecoin innovation. [Full press release](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/krwq-the-first-korean-won-stablecoin-launches-on-fraxtal-1035756138)
Frax Partners with RAAC Finance on Gold-Backed Stablecoin pmUSD
Frax has announced a partnership with RAAC Finance to support pmUSD, a gold-backed stablecoin gaining adoption. **Key Details:** - pmUSD is backed by physical gold - The collaboration leverages Frax's stablecoin ecosystem infrastructure - Partnership described as "positive-sum" for both protocols Frax positions its ecosystem as purpose-built to support innovative DeFi projects like RAAC Finance, signaling continued expansion of its stablecoin partnerships.