vlAURA Incentives Update: $112k Distributed with 1.39x Return
vlAURA Incentives Update: $112k Distributed with 1.39x Return
馃攼 Show Me The Money

Latest vlAURA epoch shows continued growth in rewards distribution. Key highlights:
- $112k distributed to vlAURA lockers, increasing $4k from previous round
- Each $1 of incentives generated $1.39 in pool emissions
- Efficiency remains strong though slightly down from last epoch's 1.58x return
This maintains the positive trend seen since May, when rewards were at $97k with 1.44x returns.
Check current rewards and lock AURA at Aura Finance
$112k flowed to vlAURA lockers this round, up ~$4k from the prior epoch. Each $1 of incentives returned $1.39 in emissions to pools, making it an efficient route to deepen liquidity on @Balancer. 馃敀聽app.aura.finance/#/1/lock
vlAURA lockers conjured $108k in vote incentives over the past 2 weeks via @HiddenHandFi and @Paladin_vote. Not a bad round for protocols either - every $1 tossed into the pot returned $1.58 in emissions. 馃敀聽app.aura.finance/#/1/lock
Balancer and Aave V4 Integration Deepens DeFi Liquidity
Balancer and Aave are expanding their integration with $150M of Balancer liquidity already earning on Aave. The upcoming Aave V4 will enable: - Balancer Pool Tokens (BPTs) to be used as collateral - New assets for lending via custom spokes - Improved risk modeling and capital efficiency - Personalized borrowing costs through risk premiums The collaboration aims to create more open, risk-aware DeFi infrastructure while maintaining modular design principles. This development follows recent discussions at DappCon where both protocols outlined their vision for enhanced liquidity management.
Safe Haven BTF Launches Dynamic Asset Management on Aura

The Safe Haven BTF, developed by QuantAMMDeFi, has launched on Aura as an innovative DeFi solution for risk management. This Blockchain Traded Fund automatically adjusts daily allocations between: - Bitcoin (BTC) - Gold (PAXG) - USDC Key features: - Fully on-chain rebalancing - Currently 94% weighted toward gold - Outperforming HODL strategy since launch - 20% vAPR rewards coming for Aura LPs The fund operates similar to a traditional ETF but with enhanced capabilities for dynamic asset management during market volatility. [Try Safe Haven BTF on Aura](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/263)
New WAVAX-USDC Pool Launches on Avalanche with Enhanced Yield Features

A new capital-efficient WAVAX-USDC liquidity pool has launched on Avalanche, featuring: - Dual yield generation through Aave lending markets - GyroStable ECLP technology for optimized liquidity concentration - Current yield rate of 21% APR - Available on Aura Finance platform This follows the successful launch of the AUSD-USDT-USDC pool, which demonstrates similar yield-enhancing features and currently offers 28% APR. [Access the new pool on Aura Finance](http://app.aura.finance/#/43114/pool/9)
USDC Pairs on Aura Offer High Real Yields While CRCL Token Surges

The DeFi landscape shows significant movement as $CRCL's market capitalization reaches 20% of Ethereum's total value. Notable yield opportunities are available on Aura for USDC pairs: - slpUSD/USDC (Base): **29% APR** - GHO/USDC (Base): **13% APR** - yUSD/USDC (Arbitrum): **11.8% APR** These rates represent real yield opportunities in stable pairs, with GHO pools showing particular strength since deploying $5.8M in Balancer pools. *Check current rates at [Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance)*