The Ledger Connect issue reported yesterday has been fixed. Balancer was not affected and the frontend is safe to use. Users are advised to stay vigilant and exercise caution with their transactions.
UPDATE: The Ledger Connect issue communicated yesterday has now been reported as fixed. Balancer was not affected and the frontend is safe to use. We continue to advise all users to stay vigilant and exercise caution with their transactions. x.com/ledger/status/…
WARNING: A potential vulnerability has been detected with Ledger Connect. We advise all users to exercise heightened caution and avoid using the Balancer frontend until further information is available. x.com/bantg/status/1…
🚨 ledger library confirmed compromised and replaced with a drainer. wait out interacting with any dapps till things become clearer. cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@ledgerhq/…
Balancer V3 Launches Three-Token Stablecoin Pool on Monad

Balancer V3 has deployed a three-token stablecoin pool on Monad, combining AUSD, USDC, and USDT0 in a single liquidity pool. **Key Features:** - First three-stablecoin pool enabled by Balancer V3 technology - Provides deep liquidity for AUSD stablecoin - Combines swap fees with lending yield for liquidity providers - Operates as both a stable and boosted pool The pool is now live and accessible at [balancer.fi](https://balancer.fi/pools/monad/v3/0x2daa146dfb7eaef0038f9f15b2ec1e4de003f72b). This deployment showcases V3's capability to handle multi-token stable pools, offering traders tighter spreads and liquidity providers additional yield opportunities beyond traditional two-token pairs.
Monad Enables Scalable Multi-Token Pools with Sub-Second Finality
**Monad's infrastructure breakthrough enables complex DeFi operations at scale.** The platform delivers: - **Sub-second finality** for near-instant transaction confirmation - **Parallel execution** allowing multiple operations simultaneously - **Cost-efficient multi-token pools** that remain practical at scale This technical foundation removes the latency and cost barriers that previously made complex pool operations inefficient on other chains. The infrastructure is purpose-built to support ambitious DeFi protocols requiring high throughput and low costs. Monad's approach addresses a core challenge in decentralized finance: maintaining performance as complexity increases.
Balancer V3 Deploys on Monad's High-Speed EVM Chain

Balancer is launching its V3 protocol on Monad, an EVM-compatible blockchain capable of processing 10,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. **Key Details:** - Monad's infrastructure focuses on high-speed execution - Balancer V3 brings programmable liquidity infrastructure to the chain - The integration aims to match fast execution with efficient liquidity management The deployment represents a pairing of Monad's performance capabilities with Balancer's liquidity solutions. Users can follow [@Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer) for launch updates and partnership announcements.
Balancer V3 Launches on Monad to Solve High-Speed Liquidity Challenge
Balancer V3 is deploying on Monad, an EVM chain capable of 10,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. **The Core Challenge:** - High throughput without adequate liquidity creates inefficiency - Fast execution is meaningless if liquidity pools cannot handle the trading volume - 10,000 TPS requires deep, capital-efficient liquidity infrastructure **The Solution:** Balancer's programmable liquidity aims to provide the capital efficiency needed to support Monad's high-speed execution environment, ensuring pools can absorb significant trading activity without breaking down.
Data from 961 Token Launches Reveals Critical LBP Configuration Mistakes
**Research Analysis Uncovers Launch Failure Patterns** Balancer and NEO Empresarial analyzed 961 Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools across Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum (2021-2024) to identify which parameters actually matter. **Key Finding: Weight Slope is Critical** - Weight slope above **0.6 per hour** consistently predicts launch failures - Model identifies failing launches with 76% accuracy (0.76 AUC score) - Fast price drops overwhelm buyer demand regardless of project quality **Duration Sweet Spot: 48-72 Hours** - Pools under 24 hours: insufficient participation time (11.8% bot activity) - Pools over 72 hours: 60% more bot exploitation (16.8% bot activity) - Medium duration (24-72 hours): optimal at 10.4% bot activity **Surprising Non-Factors** - Starting weight ratios showed near-zero correlation with success - Swap fees (1-3%) had less than 5% variance in outcomes - These are preference parameters, not safety parameters **Bottom Line** Configuration won't make weak projects succeed, but poor configuration will sink strong ones. Teams can now test parameters using the [LBP Simulator](https://lbp.balancer.fi/lbp-simulator) before launch. Full methodology playbook releasing this week.