Liquity V2 Launches $350K Security Audit Competition
Liquity V2 Launches $350K Security Audit Competition
🔍 Hunt Bugs, Get Paid
Liquity has launched its V2 audit competition on Cantina, offering security researchers rewards from a $350,000 prize pool. The competition runs from March 21 to April 27, 2025.
Key details:
- Regular bug bounty program suspended during competition period
- All findings must be submitted through Cantina platform
- Competition focuses on deployment-ready codebase
- Part of Q2 2025 mainnet redeployment timeline
The audit competition adds extra security scrutiny before V2's immutable deployment. Teams forking Liquity V2 can proceed independently once the patched codebase is public, with access to competition results.
The Liquity V2 audit competition with @cantinaxyz starts Thursday. 💰 Up to $350K in total prize pool rewards for security researchers. 👇
A redeployment requires unprecedented levels of security: that’s why we’re excited to announce @liquityprotocol is kicking off a $350k competition on Cantina this Friday, March 21st.
The Liquity V2 Audit Competition on @cantinaxyz is now live! 💰 Up to $350K in total prize pool rewards for security researchers. Explore the scope here: cantina.xyz/competitions/d…
Liquity V2 Audit Competition begins tomorrow! Just 24 hours until the Liquity V2 $350K security competition begins on @cantinaxyz Learn more on the scope and the rewards on offer here: cantina.xyz/competitions
Liquity V2 Redeployment Update and Audit Contest We now have an updated timeline for the redeployment of Liquity V2! Next Week: Publication of the updated and patched V2 codebase March - April: Hosting of a multi-week audit competition Q2: Redeployment of Liquity V2 on
Liquity V2 Offers 0.5% Borrowing Rate with Redemption Protection
**Liquity V2 now features three isolated collateral branches:** - ETH - wstETH - rETH Each branch operates with its own Stability Pool. When a branch's Stability Pool exceeds its total debt, that branch becomes protected from redemptions. **Key rates:** - rETH: 0.5% (up to 700k) - wstETH: 0.9% - ETH: 2.79% The protocol uses immutable contracts with fixed rates set by individual borrowers. These features are now visible across Liquity frontends at [liquity.app/borrow](http://liquity.app/borrow).
BOLD Stablecoin Receives A- Rating from Bluechip, Outranking USDC and DAI
**BOLD stablecoin has secured an A- rating from Bluechip**, making it the only crypto-native stablecoin to achieve an A-tier rating. This places BOLD above established competitors like USDC and DAI, which both received B+ ratings. **Key highlights:** - First crypto-native stablecoin with A-tier rating - Rated higher than USDC (B+) and DAI (B+) - Cannot be frozen, unlike centralized alternatives The rating reflects BOLD's strong fundamentals and decentralized architecture. Users can access BOLD through [Liquity's platform](https://liquity.app/borrow) or purchase it via [DeFi aggregators](https://swap.defillama.com/). View the full Bluechip rating analysis at [bluechip.org](https://bluechip.org/en/coins/bold) and read the detailed breakdown at [Liquity's blog](http://www.liquity.org/blog/bold-receives-a--rating-from-bluechip).
🔄 Liquity Expands BOLD Liquidity Incentive Program
Liquity is calling for liquidity providers to support BOLD stablecoin across multiple decentralized venues. **Key Details:** - Protocol-incentivized liquidity program now active - Multiple venues available for BOLD liquidity provision - Track opportunities via [Dune Analytics dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/protocol-incentivized-liquidity) **Available Venues Include:** - BOLD/USND on [Bunni](https://bunni.xyz/explore/pools/arbitrum/0x2edd6d9772510c6d661dae96ac65838fd18a535763aaed2b4d5311c87c1cdf95) - BOLD/USDQ on [Honeypop](https://honeypop.app/pools/45) - BOLD/USDFI on [Curve](https://www.curve.fi/dex/ethereum/pools/factory-stable-ng-524/deposit/) - BOLD/AXD on [Pharaoh Exchange](https://pharaoh.exchange/manage/v1/0x3fc764ae09eec2f54b1956febfeaa75d17a596bc) Liquidity providers can bridge BOLD to supported networks using [Transporter](https://www.transporter.io/). View the full [Liquity V2 ecosystem dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/liquity-v2-ecosystem) for deposit venues.
Liquity V2 Stability Pools Offer 8% APR with Minimal Monitoring
Liquity V2's Stability Pools provide a low-maintenance yield opportunity for DeFi users seeking steady returns. **Key Features:** - Earn approximately 8% APR without weekly monitoring - Functions as a DeFi savings account - Designed for passive income generation The platform positions itself as a lower-risk alternative in the DeFi lending space, emphasizing stability and ease of use. Users can deposit funds and earn yield without active management. **Additional Context:** - Liquity borrowers save around 2% compared to other platforms - Volatility remains below industry averages - Option to delegate to rate managers for optimized returns For users tired of constant portfolio adjustments, Liquity's Stability Pools offer a set-and-forget approach to earning yield in decentralized finance.
🔒 The Stablecoin Paradox
**The Challenge of Decentralized Finance** A critical perspective from Stacy Muur highlights a fundamental contradiction in Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem: true censorship resistance cannot exist when the primary stablecoins remain subject to centralized freezing mechanisms. **BOLD's Approach** - Earned an **A- rating** from Bluechip with perfect 1.0 decentralization scores - 100% backed by staked ETH with immutable, unstoppable protocol design - No admin keys, governance, or ability to freeze user funds - Passes Vitalik Buterin's five critical tests for decentralized systems **Key Distinction** The analysis emphasizes that crypto-backed stablecoins fundamentally differ from bank-backed alternatives, even when ratings appear similar. Technical implementation determines whether money can truly be censorship-resistant. [Read full analysis](http://www.liquity.org/blog/bold-receives-a--rating-from-bluechip) | [Get BOLD](https://liquity.app/borrow)