QuickSwap Burns Over 32.​5M QUICK Tokens Since October 2024

**Web3 prediction markets are attracting serious attention** as institutional investors and AI-powered platforms enter the space. **Key developments:** - 1789 Capital has invested in Polymarket, signaling institutional confidence - AI-driven betting platform Polypicks is leveraging machine learning for predictions - The sector is evolving beyond simple speculation into a legitimate information source **Market implications:** Prediction markets are positioning themselves as alternative sources of truth, offering real-time sentiment analysis on everything from politics to market movements. The convergence of traditional finance backing and AI technology suggests prediction markets may become a cornerstone of Web3's information infrastructure. *Join The Aggregated Spaces Episode 127 on August 29 at 3:00 PM UTC for deeper analysis.*

**QuickSwap has officially launched StratEx strategy vaults on Base chain**, completing an integration that was announced earlier this month. The new **DeFi Strategy Vaults** are now live and accepting deposits, allowing users to earn yields through automated strategies on the Base ecosystem. This launch continues QuickSwap's expansion on Base, following recent integrations with: - **Gamma Strategies** for automated liquidity management - **Steer Protocol** for smarter liquidity and single-asset deposits Users can now deposit into the StratEx vaults to start earning. The integration brings institutional-grade DeFi strategies to Base chain users.

**$PICKS token sale applications are now live** on QuickLaunch with a **72-hour window** for participation. **Key Requirements:** - Complete KYC verification - Join the whitelist within the timeframe - Participate in lottery system due to limited spots **Timeline Overview:** - QuickLaunch sale: August 25 (now open) - TrustSwap Launchpad: August 27 - Token Generation Event (TGE): September 4 Demand has been strong for the PolyPicks AI token, which is launching on Polygon. The lottery format indicates **limited availability** for interested participants. [Apply now on QuickLaunch](https://quicklaunchpad.io/dashboard/launchpads/d16pN01CdK3kRyz9T0sDG/) before the 72-hour window closes.

QuickSwap has launched **5 new liquidity farms** on Base chain, offering yields up to **119% APR**. The new farming pools include: - VIRTUAL/ETH - USDC/USDT - USDC/USDbc - QUICK/ETH - tBTC/cbBTC Users can provide liquidity to these pools and earn both LP tokens and additional farming rewards through the QuickSwap DEX. [Start farming on Base →](https://dapp.quickswap.exchange/farm?chainId=8453)

**Aggregation emerges as Web3's trending narrative**, focusing on unified liquidity and seamless interoperability across blockchain ecosystems. Key developments include: - Growing emphasis on **cross-chain connectivity** - Focus on **unified liquidity pools** - Multiple ecosystems competing for leadership The trend represents a shift toward more integrated blockchain infrastructure, addressing fragmentation issues that have long plagued the space. **The Aggregated** spaces will explore which ecosystems are leading this movement and discuss the implications for DeFi's future. [Join the discussion](https://x.com/i/spaces/1OwxWejLZyVGQ) to learn more about the aggregation trend.