Liquity Updates Whitepaper with Key Changes

๐Ÿ“œ Whitepaper 2.0 Unveiled

By Liquity
Oct 10, 2024, 2:04 PM
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Liquity has released an updated version of their whitepaper, incorporating several new features and extending existing ones since the original May announcement.​ Key changes include:

  • Finalization of collateral assets
  • Extended governance section
  • Updated premature adjustment fee
  • Revised gas compensation scheme
  • Removal of delayed redemption
  • Various fixes and improvements

These updates reflect Liquity's ongoing commitment to refining their protocol and addressing community feedback.​ The revised whitepaper provides a more comprehensive overview of the project's current state and future direction.​

For a detailed look at all changes and to review the updated whitepaper, visit: https://liquity.​gitbook.​io/v2-whitepaper

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