Next-gen governance tokenomics with Balancer Weighted Pool
Next-gen governance tokenomics with Balancer Weighted Pool
DAOs can enhance token liquidity, reduce slippage, and optimize incentive programs by following a 3-step process: utilizing Balancer Weighted Pool technology, creating a pool with 80% native token and 20% token of choice, and integrating a vote escrowed position.
Are you a DAO looking to launch next-gen governance tokenomics to unlock deeper token liquidity, reduce slippage, and optimize incentive programs? Step 1: Use Balancer Weighted Pool tech Step 2: 80% native token + 20% token of choice Step 3: Integrate a vote escrowed position
Balancer Publishes Full Post-Mortem of $121M V2 Exploit
**Balancer released comprehensive post-mortem of November 3 exploit that drained $121M from V2 Composable Stable Pools** **Technical Root Cause:** - Incorrect rounding in exact-out swap calculations - Required three conditions: rounding error, rate providers, and low liquidity - Only affected specific V2 pools with BPT tokens and rate providers **Recovery Efforts Secured $45.7M:** - Emergency pool pauses protected $19.3M - Whitehat rescues recovered $4.6M across chains - StakeWise DAO emergency operation recovered $21.8M in osETH/osGNO **Key Response Timeline:** - 07:46 UTC: Attack detected, whitehats immediately front-ran on Ethereum - 08:07 UTC: V6 pools paused, protecting vulnerable liquidity - 11:01 UTC: Recovery mode activated for safe withdrawals **V3 Completely Unaffected:** - Different architecture with explicit rounding controls - Consistent 18-decimal precision - Formal verification prevented this attack vector **Migration Plan:** - V2 stable pool factory disabled - BAL incentives stopped for affected pools - Weighted and Gyro pools remain operational - Comprehensive V3 migration guidance coming **Fund Recovery Process:** - Pool-by-pool basis, not socialized losses - Active claiming required (no airdrops) - Governance proposal needed for distribution - Law enforcement coordination ongoing [Read full post-mortem](https://medium.com/balancer-protocol/nov-3-exploit-post-mortem-51dcbeb6b020)
StreamDefi Partners with Balancer to Launch Four StableSurge Pools Across Multiple Chains
**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 Reaches $100M TVL Within 24 Hours of Launch
**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.
Balancer Hosts Office Hours: DappCon Insights and reCLAMM Updates
Balancer is hosting their weekly office hours to discuss two key developments: - Insights and impressions from DappCon Berlin - Updates on the upcoming Readjusting Concentrated Liquidity AMM (reCLAMM) The community session will provide firsthand ecosystem updates and allow participants to ask questions directly. Join the discussion on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/638460494168064021/930442359932600380). *Previous office hours have covered Balancer V3 developments and ecosystem updates.*
Balancer Alliance Expands with Rocket Pool and Lido Joining
The Balancer Alliance program is now live, allowing protocols to earn swap fee shares by committing to long-term alignment. **Key developments**: - Rocket Pool joins, bringing deep rETH liquidity and ongoing DAO collaboration - Lido strengthens partnership, focusing core liquidity on Balancer - Protocols must convert fees to 80/20 BAL/WETH and lock as veBAL - Program connects governance rights with protocol commitment The Alliance structure emphasizes DAO-to-DAO cooperation and sustainable liquidity, particularly suited for Liquid Staking Tokens.