Yearn Launches OEV-Boosted USDC Vault with API3 Oracles

Yearn Finance addressed recent criticism about **opaque curation practices** in DeFi lending by detailing their comprehensive security approach. The protocol uses a **multi-dimensional risk framework** that evaluates strategies across 8 key dimensions: - Audit quality - Code review - Complexity assessment - Protocol longevity - Team knowledge - Testing coverage - TVL impact Key principles include: - **No deployment without safe exit strategy** - Deep analysis of collateral usage and re-hypothecation risks - Continuous monitoring of all vaults and strategies Yearn maintains [public risk scores](https://github.com/yearn/risk-score) for transparency and has detailed [fund deployment criteria](https://docs.yearn.fi/getting-started/products/curating/introduction#how-we-decide-where-to-deploy-funds) available. The team acknowledged **missing opportunities** due to their conservative approach but emphasized that **fund safety remains non-negotiable**. This response comes amid broader industry discussions about lending protocol security and curation transparency.

A new hackathon launches October 30th, marking the first community building event in an extended period. **Key Details:** - Event starts Oct 30 - Open to all builders - Community's first hackathon in some time The announcement emphasizes this as a significant opportunity for developers and creators to participate in collaborative building. *Registration and additional details to follow.*

**Polymarket** is launching a **yield-bearing layer** powered by Yearn V3, exclusively on Polygon network. **Key Details:** - Integration combines Polymarket's prediction markets with Yearn's yield infrastructure - Built on Polygon for enhanced scalability and lower costs - Leverages Yearn V3's permissionless, ERC-4626 compatible architecture **About Yearn V3:** - Introduces **Tokenized Strategies** for standalone, single-strategy vaults - Enables anyone to become a strategist with just 3 lines of code - Designed as base layer for all DeFi yield opportunities - Fully composable and open-source infrastructure This partnership represents a significant step in bringing **yield generation** to prediction markets, potentially allowing users to earn returns on their positions while participating in forecasting events. *More updates expected soon from the development team.*

**YB (Yield Basis) airdrop claims are now available** for yCRV users. - Claims can be made at [ycrv.yearn.fi/claim](https://ycrv.yearn.fi/claim) - Full details available in the [official blog post](https://blog.yearn.fi/ylockers-update-airdrop-distribution) - This follows the recent YB distribution to vlCVX participants who voted on Curve DAO proposals **Check your eligibility and claim your tokens now.**