Origin Protocol August Update: Record Staking Yields and Institutional Growth
Origin Protocol August Update: Record Staking Yields and Institutional Growth
📈 Record yields achieved
Origin Protocol delivered strong performance in August 2025:
$OGN staking yields reached record levels, providing enhanced returns for token holders
Institutional investors increased deployment into Origin's product suite, signaling growing confidence
ARM vaults continued expanding, demonstrating sustained growth in the protocol's core offerings
The monthly token holder update highlights Origin's momentum across key metrics. The combination of record yields and institutional adoption suggests the protocol is gaining traction in the competitive DeFi landscape.
Key developments include:
- Peak staking rewards for OGN holders
- Institutional capital inflows
- Vault growth acceleration
Read the full Token Holder Update for detailed metrics and analysis.
What happened at Origin in August? • $OGN staking yields hit record levels • Institutions deployed into Origin products • ARM vaults kept growing Catch all the highlights in our latest Token Holder Update ⬇️ originprotocol.com/blog/august-20…
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