KelpDAO Teases New Stablecoin Staking Opportunity

馃寠 Stablecoins Get Spicy

By KelpDAO
Apr 24, 2025, 3:53 PM
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A new staking opportunity is being developed for stablecoin holders, promising approximately 20% reward rates.​ The initiative, set to launch in May, appears to be an extension of earlier efforts to expand Bitcoin staking accessibility.​

Key points:

  • Targeted at stablecoin holders
  • ~20% projected reward rate
  • Launch scheduled for May 2025

This development follows a March announcement about expanding Bitcoin staking access to a broader user base.​

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