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**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 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 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'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 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)