Aura

Aura Protocol is closing operations after governance votes approved the wind-down. As of May 13, 2026, all pools have switched to withdrawal-only mode. **Redemption Process:** - **Stage 1**: AURA token holders can redeem their tokens for a proportional share of treasury assets through the [Aura app](http://app.aura.finance) - LP positions, vault holdings, and locker positions remain accessible for withdrawal throughout the process The protocol, which focused on boosting yield and governance power for DeFi participants on Balancer, is now facilitating an orderly exit for all users.

Aura Protocol has announced the timeline for Stage 2 of its wind-down process: **Key Redemption Details:** - **Date:** 10 May 2027 - **rAURA holders** can redeem unclaimed treasury assets plus 10% of the 80/20 BAL/WETH BPT - **auraBAL holders** can redeem the remaining 90% of the 80/20 BAL/WETH BPT This follows Stage 1, which began on 13 May 2026, allowing AURA holders to redeem their pro-rata share of treasury assets. All pools transitioned to withdrawal-only mode at that time. Users can access redemptions through the [Aura app](http://app.aura.finance).

Balancer's v2 Composable Stable Pools suffered a **significant exploit**, impacting the DeFi protocol's ecosystem. **Key Details:** - Only v2 Composable Stable Pools were affected - Other pool types remain unaffected and operational - Recovery efforts are currently ongoing - Engineering and security teams are actively investigating **Current Status:** Balancer has released a preliminary incident report detailing the exploit. The team is working on recovery while maintaining transparency with the community. **User Safety:** Users should avoid engaging with potential scam messages or phishing attempts that may exploit this situation. The protocol continues operating normally for unaffected pools while addressing the security breach.

The **uniETH | WETH pool** on Mainnet is currently offering **21% vAPR** through Aura Finance. **Bedrock DeFi** originally designed uniETH for institutional users, but an unexpected shift has occurred. With **gas fees routinely under 1 gwei**, DeFi-native users are now the primary beneficiaries capturing this yield. This represents a notable trend where **lower transaction costs** are making institutional-grade products more accessible to retail DeFi participants. [Access the pool](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/222)

Loop Finance's slpETH, a restaking-powered ETH receipt token designed for auto-leveraged yield, has formed a new partnership with Gauntlet's gtWETHe in a boosted Balancer pool. The pool is now live on Aura Finance offering a 22% variable APR for liquidity providers. - Pool combines two innovative ETH receipt tokens - Available on [Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance/#/1/pool/256) - Current vAPR: 22% This launch expands the ecosystem of automated yield strategies on Balancer, following successful implementations like Tokemak's Autopilot.

A new liquidity pool combining GHO and EURC stablecoins has launched on Base, offering 12% APR. - GHO: Backed by Aave, a leading DeFi lending protocol - EURC: Circle-issued, same team behind USDC - Platform: Available on Aura Finance - Features: Implements Balancer's StableSurge Hook for enhanced swap fees during volatility The pool provides an opportunity to earn yield while supporting euro-denominated stablecoin liquidity on Base. [Join the pool on Aura Finance](https://app.aura.finance/#/8453/pool/22)

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.