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First Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool Goes Live on Balancer V3

Thu 16th Oct 2025
**Balancer V3 reaches new milestone** with its first Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) now operational. This marks a significant step forward for the upgraded protocol, which launched earlier this year. LBPs allow projects to distribute tokens fairly while building liquidity gradually. - First live implementation on the V3 infrastructure - Demonstrates protocol's readiness for real-world usage - Opens new opportunities for token launches The launch validates Balancer V3's enhanced capabilities and positions it for broader adoption in the DeFi ecosystem.

🚀 Balancer V3 Expands to X Layer Network

Thu 16th Oct 2025
**Balancer V3 is officially coming to X Layer** after BIP-879 passed community governance. The deployment will bring: - **Boosted pools** for enhanced yield opportunities - **Battle-tested stable infrastructure** from Balancer's proven track record - Integration with the **OKX chain ecosystem** This expansion marks another significant step in Balancer's multi-chain strategy, bringing their advanced AMM technology to X Layer users. The move follows recent cross-chain developments, including OKB token bridging capabilities. *Launch details and timeline to be announced soon.*
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🗓️ Office Hours Alert

Thu 16th Oct 2025
**Weekly Office Hours** featuring @tallyxyz and @Hyperwavefi - Deep dive into **Hyperwave's token launch strategy** - Focus on Balancer LBPs (Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools) - Live walkthrough and Q&A session Join the community discussion to learn how projects are leveraging Balancer's infrastructure for token distribution. **When:** Thursday office hours **Who:** Tally and Hyperwave teams **What:** LBP implementation case study
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StreamDefi Partners with Balancer to Launch Four StableSurge Pools Across Multiple Chains

Thu 25th Sep 2025
**StreamDefi** has launched four new StableSurge pools on Balancer v3, bringing their $265M+ TVL and delta-neutral strategies to **Plasma, Arbitrum, and Avalanche**. **Key Features:** - **StableSurge hooks** maintain tight pegs through dynamic fee adjustments - Penalties for destabilizing trades, rewards for rebalancing trades - **100% boosted pools** earn lending yield while providing liquidity - Delta-neutral strategies offering **8-18% APY** with zero directional risk **Live Pools:** - [xUSD/USDT on Plasma](https://balancer.fi/pools/plasma/v3/0x694c009aa31b3f80ee18c218b02390ca2d7151e7) - [USDC/xUSD on Arbitrum](https://balancer.fi/pools/arbitrum/v3/0x7c60989d5e663836cf688f2bacf12a1208ae11b7) - [mevUSDC/xUSD on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x9dfdf58e1624cba507d0a38059e85eeab74f3b6b) - [BTC.b/xBTC on Avalanche](https://balancer.fi/pools/avalanche/v3/0x345e9afe5dd68237541993e5e2b9a87367ed91b7) The partnership focuses on **sustainable returns** rather than unsustainable incentives, combining Stream's proven strategies with Balancer's peg-protecting technology. Explore pools at [balancer.fi](http://balancer.fi)

Plasma Protocol Reaches $100M TVL Within 24 Hours of Launch

Mon 29th Sep 2025
**Plasma Protocol achieved over $100M in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just 24 hours of deployment.** Key highlights: - Protocol launched and immediately attracted significant capital - Liquidity flows directly into Aave vaults to boost yields for liquidity providers - Aave simultaneously reached $4B+ TVL during the same period The rapid adoption demonstrates strong market demand for the protocol's yield-boosting mechanism. By channeling funds into established Aave infrastructure, Plasma creates additional earning opportunities for participants while leveraging proven DeFi protocols.
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Balancer Hosts Office Hours: DappCon Insights and reCLAMM Updates

Thu 19th Jun 2025
Balancer is hosting their weekly office hours to discuss two key developments: - Insights and impressions from DappCon Berlin - Updates on the upcoming Readjusting Concentrated Liquidity AMM (reCLAMM) The community session will provide firsthand ecosystem updates and allow participants to ask questions directly. Join the discussion on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/638460494168064021/930442359932600380). *Previous office hours have covered Balancer V3 developments and ecosystem updates.*
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Balancer Alliance Expands with Rocket Pool and Lido Joining

Thu 5th Jun 2025
The Balancer Alliance program is now live, allowing protocols to earn swap fee shares by committing to long-term alignment. **Key developments**: - Rocket Pool joins, bringing deep rETH liquidity and ongoing DAO collaboration - Lido strengthens partnership, focusing core liquidity on Balancer - Protocols must convert fees to 80/20 BAL/WETH and lock as veBAL - Program connects governance rights with protocol commitment The Alliance structure emphasizes DAO-to-DAO cooperation and sustainable liquidity, particularly suited for Liquid Staking Tokens.
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Balancer Launches New veBAL Interface with Enhanced UX

Thu 12th Jun 2025
Balancer has unveiled a redesigned veBAL interface aligned with Balancer V3's visual identity. The update focuses on improving the user experience for $BAL token holders who participate in governance. Key features: - Streamlined process for locking $BAL tokens - Simplified gauge voting interface - Enhanced pool incentives visibility - Calendar integration for vote tracking The new interface maintains core governance functionality while reducing friction points. Users can access all veBAL features at [balancer.fi/vebal](https://balancer.fi/vebal). This update follows recent DAO initiatives to optimize liquidity, including deactivating inactive v2 gauges and boosting incentives for high-performing pools.
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Balancer V3 Introduces MEV-Cap Hook to Benefit Liquidity Providers

Mon 28th Apr 2025
Balancer V3 launches MEV-Cap Hook, a new feature that redirects Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) back to liquidity providers. The system works by dynamically adjusting pool fees based on priority fees paid by MEV bots on OP Stack chains like Base and Optimism. Key features: - Higher priority fees trigger higher dynamic pool fees - Captured value stays within the pool - Works across all pool types, not just ETH pairs The mechanism allows MEV bots to operate while ensuring value flows back to LPs instead of leaking out. Currently live on Base, with plans to expand MEV protection offerings through collaboration with CoW Protocol.
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Balancer Launches New MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Pool with Morpho Integration

Thu 13th Mar 2025
Balancer V3 introduces a new boosted pool featuring MiCA-compliant stablecoins $USDR and $USDQ, with initial TVL of 1M. Key features: - Powered by Morpho Labs and curated by Steakhouse - 100% LP liquidity redeposited into lending markets - Enhanced yields through lending incentives - Fully compliant solution for business operations The stablecoins are issued by StablR ($USDR) and Quantoz ($USDQ), designed for both on-chain and off-chain financial solutions. Learn more: - $USDQ: [Quantoz](https://quantozpay.com/eurq-usdq/) - $USDR: [StablR](https://stablr.com/usdr)
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