Aura

The latest bi-weekly voting round for vlAURA holders has concluded with significant rewards: - $134,000 in total incentives distributed - Rewards delivered through Hidden Hand and Paladin vote marketplaces - Represents 1.32% return on vlAURA positions in just 2 weeks This continues the trend of substantial voting incentives, though lower than September 2023's distribution of $373k ($253k via Hidden Hand, $120k via Paladin).

Aura Finance continues its monthly buyback program, repurchasing $272,438 worth of auraBAL tokens using March protocol fees. While lower than January's record $585,144 buyback, the program demonstrates consistent protocol revenue generation. Key points: - Monthly buyback: $272,438 in auraBAL - Current Compounder yield: 28% vAPY - Executed using protocol fees Stakers can participate via the [Aura Finance Compounder](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/aurabal)

Balancer V3 has deployed on Avalanche, introducing significant upgrades to the DeFi ecosystem: - **Boosted Pools** with native Aave integration for enhanced yield generation - **Custom hooks** for swap, join, and exit logic - **New Strategic Pools** including: - wAVAX/sAVAX/ggAVAX pool with Benqi and GogoPool - USDC/USDT/AUSD stable pool - sdeUSD/savUSD/upAUSD pool with Elixir, Avant Staking & Upshift Assets in pools are automatically utilized in Aave lending markets, ensuring TVL remains productive while maintaining liquidity. The upgrade represents a 10x improvement in builder capabilities.

Aave's GHO and USDC stablecoins have launched a new liquidity pool on the Base network. Key features include: - Baseline yield generation from Aave markets for both stablecoins - Integration of Balancer's StableSurge Hook technology - Dynamic swap fee adjustment based on pool balance - Enhanced LP returns during market volatility This follows the successful GHO-USDT-USDC pool on Ethereum, which has become GHO's primary liquidity source. *Access the pool at* [Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance/#/8453/pool/19)

Balancer v3's new Boosted Pools are revolutionizing liquidity provision by offering multiple yield sources in a single vault. Key features include: - **Simplified LP Experience**: Users can access various yield sources through one straightforward position - **Multiple Revenue Streams**: Earnings from trading fees, lending protocols, yield-bearing tokens, and token emissions - **Notable Pools**: - csUSDC | csUSDL pool with Morpho yields - pxETH | WETH pool featuring Dinero and Morpho integration - GHO | USDC | USDT pool earning Aave yields Pools are now live on Ethereum, Gnosis Chain, and other networks via [Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance).

Balancer is set to launch the StableSurge Hook, a new feature designed to protect asset pegs in liquidity pools. Here's how it works: - Pools can set an imbalance threshold (e.g., 10%) - If exceeded, a surge fee activates for sellers hurting the peg - Buyers helping the peg only pay the regular base fee This mechanism: - Aligns incentives between liquidity providers and projects - Increases fees for LPs during imbalances - Supports projects in maintaining asset pegs Balancer positions itself as a base layer for AMM innovation, encouraging developers to build on their platform and amplify liquidity on Aura.

Over the past two weeks, vlAURA holders have received approximately $300,000 in vote incentives. This reward was split almost equally between HiddenHand and Paladin vote platforms. Key points: - Holders earn yield by directing liquidity on Balancer - Native vlAURA locking is available on both Base and Ethereum Mainnet - Most vlAURA holders choose to re-lock their tokens for another 4 months after expiration - Typical earnings exceed 50% APR from incentives each voting epoch - Base network integration eliminates L1 gas fee concerns For more information on locking vlAURA, visit: https://app.aura.finance/#/1/lock

Aura Finance is starting October with a Chakra Alignment, bringing updates to their ecosystem: - **New Pools**: Fresh opportunities for liquidity providers - **Buybacks**: Potential value addition for token holders - **Governance Updates**: Changes in decision-making processes This quick check-in provides an overview of recent developments in the Aura ecosystem. These changes may impact yield potential and governance power for DeFi stakeholders, particularly those involved with Balancer. For detailed information on these updates and how they might affect your participation in the Aura ecosystem, visit the official blog post.

As Ethereum L1 gas prices rise above 1 gwei, the rollup-centric roadmap demonstrates its effectiveness in scaling the network: - ETH L1 remains available for users prioritizing maximum decentralization - Layer 2 solutions offer fast and cheap transactions, bringing more users onchain Aura Finance expands its yield-boosting services: - Now available across 9 EVM-compatible chains - Native $vlAURA locking introduced on Base and Ethereum Mainnet This multi-pronged approach showcases Ethereum's adaptability and the growing ecosystem of Layer 2 solutions and DeFi services.

When considering yield farming in DeFi, sleep comfort is paramount. No Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is worth the stress of constantly checking for potential rug pulls. Rocket Pool's rETH, with its 3691 node operators, stands out as one of the most comfortable assets in the crypto space. This comfort is further enhanced by its integration with Balancer and Aura. Key points: - Sleep comfort trumps high APY in DeFi - Rocket Pool's rETH boasts 3691 node operators - rETH is integrated with Balancer and Aura Remember: Always prioritize peace of mind over potentially risky high yields in your DeFi strategy.