Beefy

**Beefy November Performance:** - **$1.73M yield distributed** at 9% average APY - **24 new strategies** deployed across chains - **23,800 harvests** processed automatically - **382 BIFI tokens** bought back **Major Milestone:** Beefy is now **live on Monad** - expanding DeFi yield opportunities to this high-performance blockchain. The platform continues automating yield farming, turning manual processes into passive income streams for users across multiple networks.

**Nexus Mutual quickly processed nearly $100k in claims** following the Stream Finance exploit, protecting users across multiple protocols. **Key highlights:** - Claims paid out in **under a week** to affected Beefy, Euler, and Harvest Finance users - Coverage extended across Base, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Sonic networks - Users were protected despite **not directly using Stream Finance** **The contagion effect:** Many users couldn't withdraw funds due to liquidity issues where xUSD was used as collateral, demonstrating how DeFi protocols' interconnected nature creates cascading risks. **Partners like OpenCover** facilitated the rapid payout process, showcasing how **multi-protocol coverage** can provide a safety net against second-order effects in DeFi. This incident highlights both the **real risks of protocol interdependence** and the **effectiveness of DeFi insurance** when properly implemented.

**Ethereum's biggest gathering ever** hit Buenos Aires with 14,500 attendees at Devconnect's first Ethereum Worlds Fair. **Major announcements dropped:** - Vitalik unveiled **Kohaku privacy wallets** - Pushed for **100x L1 gas limit increase** - **Bhutan launched national digital ID** on Ethereum - New **Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL)** unified all L2s **Real-world demos showcased:** - Tokenized S&P 500 shares - Biometric payments - Stablecoin remittances for everyday use From Aave Horizon to Centrifuge RWAs and Chainlink ACE, the week proved **Ethereum is evolving beyond crypto** into the global settlement layer for money, identity, and governance. Beefy shared how their yield architecture is adapting for the next wave of interoperability. *The question remains: Will ETH price catch up before quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography?*

**Pendle is targeting the massive $140 trillion fixed-income market** by bringing traditional yield infrastructure on-chain. - Market projected to reach $200 trillion by 2030 - Aims to democratize fixed income beyond institutional access - Beefy now offers 24 Pendle single-asset vaults - **Up to 23% APY with autocompounding** The integration represents a shift from crypto-only yield to broader financial market access. Pendle has already settled $69.8 billion in yield transactions. [Read full article](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/pendle-settles-69-8-billion-in-yield-bridging-the-140t-fixed-income-market-to-crypto-1035405834) *Explore yield opportunities through simplified vault access.*

**Beefy's automated treasury strategy** made significant moves in 2024, acquiring 3,163 BIFI tokens valued at $1.07 million. The yield optimizer platform expanded its offerings with: - **11 new yield strategies** for users - **5 additional boosts** to enhance returns - New **Linea CLM strategies** for concentrated liquidity management This treasury purchase demonstrates Beefy's commitment to its native token while the platform continues growing its DeFi yield optimization services.

**Key Updates from Beefy's Weekly Report:** - Sonic introduces new earning opportunities with $beS token - LSK boost program launches with 12-week duration - SoliDex kicks off Quest Week 1 - 12 new yield strategies added to platform *Platform Growth Trends:* - Previous week showed $300M+ TVL - Over 1100 products now available - Consistent strategy expansion (9-17 new weekly) **Recent Developments:** - Sonic Labs boosted $beS with 500k $S allocation - BIFI trading campaign returns - Platform represented at ETHCC

Beefy Finance has initiated a crucial governance vote on profit distribution mechanisms. The protocol also expanded its yield offerings with 23 new strategies. Key updates: - Community voting on profit distribution model - Integration of beS (Beefy Escrowed Sonic) rewards system - Users can now earn both yield and points through beS - 23 new yield strategies deployed across networks This follows recent developments including RWA integration and BIFI-USDT liquidity mining campaign extensions from previous weeks. **Action Required**: Community members should participate in the governance vote to help shape Beefy's financial future.

**Key Updates from Beefy Finance:** - New USDC vault offering 40% APY through Silo/Sonic partnership - mooBIFI expansion continues with strong performance - Convention participation budget approved for 2025 - @ShadowOnSonic joins Beefy team - eUSD/USDC pair leads deposit volume - 11 new yield strategies added to platform *Notable developments include high-yield USDC opportunities and strategic team growth. Platform continues focus on sustainable yield optimization across multiple chains.*

Several notable yield opportunities have emerged in the DeFi space: - **SOLO** offering significant 550% APY - **rETH** providing 9% APY - **wstETH** yielding 6% APY These rates represent current opportunities for liquid staking derivatives and yield farming. As with all DeFi yields, rates are variable and subject to market conditions. *Compare these with previous opportunities like rsETH-WETH which offered 10% APY + points on Beefy Finance.*

Yield Protocol continues to expand its boost offerings: - $msOP, $wstETH, $wUSDM, $wrsETH, and $weETH receive boosts - These assets are now 'ignited' on the platform - Boost feature aims to increase yields for users This update reinforces Yield Protocol's commitment to maximizing returns for its users across various assets. The addition of new boosts provides more opportunities for yield optimization. **Key Takeaway**: Users holding these assets may want to check their potential boosted yields on Yield Protocol.