Inside a Balancer V3 Swap: Step-by-Step with MEV Hook
Inside a Balancer V3 Swap: Step-by-Step with MEV Hook
🔍 Peek Under Balancer's Hood

A detailed walkthrough of how swaps work in Balancer V3, using the new MEV hook as a lens. The flow involves 4 key contracts: Router handles UX, Vault manages funds, while Pool and Hook contain custom logic. The MEV hook introduces dynamic fees based on priority gas price - regular users pay standard fees while high-priority MEV transactions pay more. The system protects value by throttling bots while keeping swaps efficient for retail users. The modular architecture lets developers focus on custom logic while core infrastructure handles the heavy lifting.
Everything from the last two weeks is now in one place. Balancer Report is out: Balancer V3 Live on @avax with boosted pools, TVL jumps, fresh pools, and boosted strategies. Check it out: 🔗 medium.com/@balancer.ball…
1/ Balancer v3 is now live on @Base. v3 enhances customizable AMM development, provides stable pool peg protection with the StableSurge hook, introduces capital-efficient Boosted Pools, and channels MEV profits directly to LPs for real yield. Here’s how it works 🧵⬇️
Internalizing MEV: The Priority Fee Hook v3 on @Base introduces a novel way to capture value from MEV transactions and redistribute it to liquidity providers. Instead of MEV profits going to searchers or sequencers, they flow back to LPs as rewards. x.com/Balancer/statu…
1/ Balancer v3 is now live on @Base. v3 enhances customizable AMM development, provides stable pool peg protection with the StableSurge hook, introduces capital-efficient Boosted Pools, and channels MEV profits directly to LPs for real yield. Here’s how it works 🧵⬇️
1/ Why limit yourself to swap fees when you could BOOST rewards further with exposure to lending market rewards? Powered by @MorphoLabs, DeFi users just unlocked a major yield-generation upgrade. ⬇️ 🧵
A new proposal to deploy Balancer V3 is live on our governance forum and snapshot. 👀
The proposal to deploy Balancer V3 on Avalanche is live. If passed, this would introduce advanced liquidity tooling and new trading strategies to Avalanche DeFi. Here’s what’s at stake🧵👇
🔍 Ever wondered what actually happens after you hit “swap” on Balancer V3? I dissected every contract call—using the brand-new MEV hook as our microscope. ⛏️⚙️ medium.com/balancer-proto…
Balancer is making moves across multiple ecosystems. Want to stay ahead? 👀 From @Optimism to @base, @avax & @arbitrum liquidity is expanding, pools are growing, and rewards are stacking up. Here’s a look at the latest news. 🧵👇 medium.com/@balancer.ball…
🔹 The largest sUSDS/USDC pool on Base has surpassed $600K in TVL. @SeamlessFi's boosted v3 pool, powered by @MorphoLabs and curated by @gauntlet_xyz, offers LPs up to 15% in rewards. This pool ranks among the top three on @Balancer by volume. Start now:
From MEV internalization with priority fees to L2 expansions on @Base and @Arbitrum, Balancer v3 continues to push boundaries in AMM innovation. Check out the latest updates in this week’s Balancer Report. medium.com/balancer-proto…
Balancer is picking up speed! New pools, protocol expansions, governance proposals, and innovations are all happening at once. Let’s break it down 👇 🔗 medium.com/@balancer.ball…
Offering more efficient passive exposure with concentrated swap fees on a concentrated range liquidity, @GyroStable had been a launch partner for Balancer V3 and bringing all their expertise to V3 LP's. Explore more Gyro E-CLP's here: @Balancer: balancer.fi/pools?poolType…
Put your stables to work and join ~$14m in one of the most efficient stablecoin pools in DeFi. • Continuous exposure to $GHO | $USDC | $USDT swap fees. • Enhanced rewards with 100% exposure to @aave interest rates. • Additional $BAL and $GHO rewards. x.com/Balancer/statu…
The @Aave Boosted 3 Pool is now live with rewards on Balancer v3, optimizing stablecoin liquidity & enhancing capital efficiency. This fully yield-bearing LP is designed to deepen markets for $GHO, while routing 100% of assets to Aave's lending markets—all in one position. 🧵👇
Psst... hey... Liquidity Providers 👀🔺 Balancer V3 Incentives are live on @avax with capital efficiency, programmable hooks, and deeper capital use. Incentives are on, starting with key stable and AVAX-native pools.🔥 If you’re managing liquidity, you'll want to take this into
1/ Introducing a new era of liquidity on @Arbitrum. Balancer v3 is live, offering 100% Boosted Pools, Hooks, and Custom AMMs. Built on a revamped tech stack, v3 maximizes real yield with enhanced composability on one of DeFi’s most scalable ecosystems. Here’s what’s new. 👇
Stable Surge Hook working its magic out in the wild. Balancer V3, providing simplicity & flexibility with various hooks for different conditions , such as Stable Surge. Protecting the range, getting rewarded while doing so. Simple? Interested? Check the pools with Stable
The new StableSurge hook pools from @Balancer V3 are a truly innovative way of protecting a Stablecoin or LRT peg AND rewarding LPs while doing it. By activating a dynamic surge fee when volatility hits, LPs receive boosted swap fee revenue AND MEV protection. Bullish AF.
The next billion starts now! 🔥 In 3 short months, @Balancer V3 have surpassed the 1B volume mark. And ready for many more. Balancer V3's refined experience, powerful Hooks & Boosted Pools we are already driving deeper liquidity and better capital efficiency. 🔗
Coming to an L2 near you. Priority Fee Taxes: turning MEV into LP rewards. Catch it in action with Balancer v3 on @Base soon!
1/ Coming Q1 2025: Balancer v3 on @base will feature the Priority Fee Router - a new mechanism that redistributes MEV rewards to liquidity providers. ⬇️ 🧵 medium.com/@mikeisballin/…
💥 Unlocking MEV for LPs: Introducing the MEV-Cap Hook on Balancer V3 Balancer V3 introduces the MEV-Cap Hook — a new hook that captures MEV and redirects it back to the people who deserve it: liquidity providers. We’re turning MEV from a leak into a yield stream. Here’s how
🔺 Boosted Pools just got an upgrade! Balancer v3 x @eulerfinance The first-ever 100% @eulerfinance boosted pools are live on @avax Starting with: $AUSD | $USDC | $savUSD (Curated by @Re7Labs) $savUSD | $USDT (Curated by @k3_capital) 100% Boosted, and now powered by the
New Balancer Report is live! 👀 A deep dive into key updates, community highlights, and the latest veBAL metrics. Don’t miss out on what’s shaping the future. 📖 Read here: medium.com/balancer-proto…
The latest Balancer Weekly Report is here.📰 Avalanche expansion moves forward, governance updates roll in, and key updates on the Balancer ecosystem. Stay tuned on the latest & greatest. 📖 Read the weekly report: medium.com/@balancer.ball…
$GHO / $USR on mainnet was cute. Now we’re cooking on Base with Balancer V3. 🧑🍳 100% @Aave boosted pool with lending yield, the Stable Surge hook & LP incentives. @spectra_finance is already live. @pendle_fi is coming next for trading rates. The stablecoin conoisseur's are
🔺 Balancer V3 is live on @avax Programmable liquidity mechanics, strong capital efficiency, and smarter tooling for on-chain stability. Let’s break down what’s live, what’s different, and what you can do right now 🧵 balancer.fi/pools?first=20…
Composable liquidity at its best! Reaching $7M in over 24hrs, $GHO/ $USR pool is having a strong start! With a boosted v3 pool, this pool recieves yield from 3 ends: swap fees from @Balancer & lending fees from @aave as well as $GHO LP incentives. The Money Legos keep
Introducing the GHO-USR pool on @base - monster yield, rewards & points - $600k TVL @ 104% baseline rate. → app.spectra.finance/pools/base:0xd… LPs' exposure to Spectra pool fees, wrapped @aave token yield gen., @balancer swap fees + GHO & SPECTRA rewards & 45x @ResolvLabs Points.
1/ In collaboration with @BackedFi, you can now permissionlessly swap, provide liquidity, and earn rewards on a tokenized version of the S&P500. ⬇️ 🧵
Avax pools just Beefed up 😎🔥
BAM! Balancer v3 Vault on Avalanche Autocompounding $wAVAX | $sAVAX | $ggAVAX — earns more so you can chill
Triple yield simplified. A new boosted pool appears with 1M TVL on @Balancer Ethereum Mainnet markets. With 2 new stables in it. $USDR & $USDQ 👀 Boosted by the deep liquidity and top-tier rates onchain, powered by @MorphoLabs 🔥
Balancer V3 is now live on @avax — bringing native 100% Boosted Pools, programmable Hooks, and custom pool types to one of the fastest-growing chains. With integrations like Aave already in place It's time to build smarter liquidity. Read more 👇 medium.com/balancer-proto…
1/ Protect the peg! StableSurge, a directional fee hook that adjusts swap fees dynamically to protect stable-asset pegs during volatility, is now live on Balancer. 🧵⬇️
1/ Balancer Path of the Panda community 10k $USDC content competition has officially closed. Over the past month, we’ve seen incredible creativity and dedication from the community as they highlighted the groundbreaking features of Balancer v3. Here are the winning entries. ⬇️
Did someone say @Arbitrum?! The joint proposal to bring Balancer v3 to Arbitrum is live on Snapshot. Get ready for: • Custom Pools for limitless AMM innovation • 100% Boosted Pools for passive yield optimization • Hooks Framework for dynamic strategies Scaling DeFi on
This new boosted pool is powered by @MorphoLabs and curated by @SteakhouseFI. Finding its ultimate home on @Balancer V3.🏡 Boosted pools on Balancer, re-deposits 100% of LP liquidity into lending markets ( @MorphoLabs in this case), deepening liquidity and earning lending
Balancer V3 Launches with 100% Boosted Pools and Hooks

Balancer Protocol has officially launched its V3 upgrade featuring two major enhancements: - **100% Boosted Pools** are now fully operational - **Hooks functionality** is live and ready for builder integration These improvements mark a significant milestone in Balancer's development, enabling more efficient liquidity management and customizable pool mechanics. Developers can now explore and build on these new features through the [Balancer Pools interface](https://balancer.fi/pools?protocolVersion=3). For technical details on Boosted Pools, visit the [documentation](https://docs-v3.balancer.fi/concepts/explore-available-balancer-pools/boosted-pool.html).
Balancer v3 and Azuro Team Up at Token2049 Dubai

Balancer v3 and Azuro are making their presence known at Token2049 Dubai. Representatives will be available to discuss: - Balancer v3's new features including Hooks and Boosted pools - Development opportunities and roadmap updates - Azuro's prediction infrastructure initiatives Team representatives @Zen__Dragon will be on-site for face-to-face meetings and networking opportunities. Both teams are actively seeking to connect with builders and partners during the event. *Want to connect?* DM the team representatives directly or find them at the event.
Balancer V3 Introduces MEV-Cap Hook to Benefit Liquidity Providers

Balancer V3 launches MEV-Cap Hook, a new feature that redirects Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) back to liquidity providers. The system works by dynamically adjusting pool fees based on priority fees paid by MEV bots on OP Stack chains like Base and Optimism. Key features: - Higher priority fees trigger higher dynamic pool fees - Captured value stays within the pool - Works across all pool types, not just ETH pairs The mechanism allows MEV bots to operate while ensuring value flows back to LPs instead of leaking out. Currently live on Base, with plans to expand MEV protection offerings through collaboration with CoW Protocol.
Balancer Launches New MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Pool with Morpho Integration

Balancer V3 introduces a new boosted pool featuring MiCA-compliant stablecoins $USDR and $USDQ, with initial TVL of 1M. Key features: - Powered by Morpho Labs and curated by Steakhouse - 100% LP liquidity redeposited into lending markets - Enhanced yields through lending incentives - Fully compliant solution for business operations The stablecoins are issued by StablR ($USDR) and Quantoz ($USDQ), designed for both on-chain and off-chain financial solutions. Learn more: - $USDQ: [Quantoz](https://quantozpay.com/eurq-usdq/) - $USDR: [StablR](https://stablr.com/usdr)