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**Balancer V3 reaches new milestone** with its first Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) now operational. This marks a significant step forward for the upgraded protocol, which launched earlier this year. LBPs allow projects to distribute tokens fairly while building liquidity gradually. - First live implementation on the V3 infrastructure - Demonstrates protocol's readiness for real-world usage - Opens new opportunities for token launches The launch validates Balancer V3's enhanced capabilities and positions it for broader adoption in the DeFi ecosystem.

**Balancer V3 is officially coming to X Layer** after BIP-879 passed community governance. The deployment will bring: - **Boosted pools** for enhanced yield opportunities - **Battle-tested stable infrastructure** from Balancer's proven track record - Integration with the **OKX chain ecosystem** This expansion marks another significant step in Balancer's multi-chain strategy, bringing their advanced AMM technology to X Layer users. The move follows recent cross-chain developments, including OKB token bridging capabilities. *Launch details and timeline to be announced soon.*

**Weekly Office Hours** featuring @tallyxyz and @Hyperwavefi - Deep dive into **Hyperwave's token launch strategy** - Focus on Balancer LBPs (Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools) - Live walkthrough and Q&A session Join the community discussion to learn how projects are leveraging Balancer's infrastructure for token distribution. **When:** Thursday office hours **Who:** Tally and Hyperwave teams **What:** LBP implementation case study

**StreamDefi** has launched four new StableSurge pools on Balancer v3, bringing their $265M+ TVL and delta-neutral strategies to **Plasma, Arbitrum, and Avalanche**. **Key Features:** - **StableSurge hooks** maintain tight pegs through dynamic fee adjustments - Penalties for destabilizing trades, rewards for rebalancing trades - **100% boosted pools** earn lending yield while providing liquidity - Delta-neutral strategies offering **8-18% APY** with zero directional risk **Live Pools:** - [xUSD/USDT on Plasma](https://balancer.fi/pools/plasma/v3/0x694c009aa31b3f80ee18c218b02390ca2d7151e7) - [USDC/xUSD on Arbitrum](https://balancer.fi/pools/arbitrum/v3/0x7c60989d5e663836cf688f2bacf12a1208ae11b7) - [mevUSDC/xUSD on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x9dfdf58e1624cba507d0a38059e85eeab74f3b6b) - [BTC.b/xBTC on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x345e9afe5dd68237541993e5e2b9a87367ed91b7) The partnership focuses on **sustainable returns** rather than unsustainable incentives, combining Stream's proven strategies with Balancer's peg-protecting technology. Explore pools at [balancer.fi](http://balancer.fi)

**Plasma Protocol achieved over $100M in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just 24 hours of deployment.** Key highlights: - Protocol launched and immediately attracted significant capital - Liquidity flows directly into Aave vaults to boost yields for liquidity providers - Aave simultaneously reached $4B+ TVL during the same period The rapid adoption demonstrates strong market demand for the protocol's yield-boosting mechanism. By channeling funds into established Aave infrastructure, Plasma creates additional earning opportunities for participants while leveraging proven DeFi protocols.