Liquity

Liquity V2's Stability Pools provide a low-maintenance yield opportunity for DeFi users seeking steady returns. **Key Features:** - Earn approximately 8% APR without weekly monitoring - Functions as a DeFi savings account - Designed for passive income generation The platform positions itself as a lower-risk alternative in the DeFi lending space, emphasizing stability and ease of use. Users can deposit funds and earn yield without active management. **Additional Context:** - Liquity borrowers save around 2% compared to other platforms - Volatility remains below industry averages - Option to delegate to rate managers for optimized returns For users tired of constant portfolio adjustments, Liquity's Stability Pools offer a set-and-forget approach to earning yield in decentralized finance.

**The Challenge of Decentralized Finance** A critical perspective from Stacy Muur highlights a fundamental contradiction in Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem: true censorship resistance cannot exist when the primary stablecoins remain subject to centralized freezing mechanisms. **BOLD's Approach** - Earned an **A- rating** from Bluechip with perfect 1.0 decentralization scores - 100% backed by staked ETH with immutable, unstoppable protocol design - No admin keys, governance, or ability to freeze user funds - Passes Vitalik Buterin's five critical tests for decentralized systems **Key Distinction** The analysis emphasizes that crypto-backed stablecoins fundamentally differ from bank-backed alternatives, even when ratings appear similar. Technical implementation determines whether money can truly be censorship-resistant. [Read full analysis](http://www.liquity.org/blog/bold-receives-a--rating-from-bluechip) | [Get BOLD](https://liquity.app/borrow)

The team behind Liquity V1 (LUSD) has launched **BOLD**, a new crypto-native stablecoin built on their proven track record: **Key Achievements:** - $5B peak TVL in Liquity V1 - 4+ years of continuous operation - Zero governance interference maintained **BOLD Features:** - Backed exclusively by ETH and liquid staking tokens (LSTs) - Protocol-enshrined real yield for holders - Directly redeemable for underlying collateral - Immutable smart contracts - Fully Ethereum-native design The launch represents a continuation of Liquity's commitment to decentralized, governance-free stablecoin infrastructure. BOLD maintains the same principles that made LUSD successful while introducing yield-bearing capabilities and LST support. The team emphasizes that crypto-native stablecoins remain essential for DeFi's long-term sustainability and independence from traditional financial systems.

A podcast clip from Epicenter has been shared, featuring discussion on current crypto and blockchain topics. The clip appears to be part of a longer episode covering industry developments and market analysis. - **Source**: Epicenter podcast - **Format**: Video clip with timestamp - **Platform**: YouTube This follows previous crypto market coverage including Bitcoin volatility, jobs report impacts, and major exchange earnings. [Watch the clip](https://youtu.be/UmPA0T9Cdjk?t=654)

**BOLD token holders** can now access **15+ different venues** to earn yield on their holdings. The comprehensive list includes platforms offering: - Double-digit returns on BOLD deposits - Potential airdrop opportunities - Various DeFi protocols and yield strategies All venues are tracked and accessible through a dedicated [Dune Analytics dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/liquity-v2-yields) that provides real-time data on yields and links to each platform. *Check the dashboard to compare rates and find the best yield opportunities for your BOLD tokens.*

**Enosys Global**, a Liquity V2 licensed fork on Flare Networks, saw rapid adoption with **200+ troves created in just 24 hours**. Key highlights: - Built on Flare Networks infrastructure - Licensed fork of Liquity V2 protocol - Stability Pools now available for users - CDP/USDT pool offering **90%+ APR** The platform represents a significant DeFi deployment on Flare, bringing proven Liquity mechanics to the network. The high APR rates reflect early-stage incentives typical of new protocol launches. Users can explore the Stability Pools and liquidity mining opportunities as the protocol establishes itself in the Flare ecosystem.

**wstETH Stability Pool** achieved the highest stable yield across all DeFi protocols based on yearly averages. **Key yield sources:** - Regular borrower interest payments - **Liquidation proceeds** from market downturns - Depositors acquire discounted ETH and LSTs during price drops **Pool advantages:** - Funds remain in pool, not lent out - Hold truly decentralized stablecoin - **24/7 withdrawal** availability - No lending counterparty risk Liquidation events create yield spikes - while irregular, they provide substantial returns when markets decline sharply.

**Enosys Global** has officially launched on **Flare Network**, bringing CDP (Collateralized Debt Position) functionality to the ecosystem. **Key Features:** - Mint **CDP Dollar** using $FXRP and $WFLR as collateral - Stake or provide liquidity for CDP Dollar to earn fee shares - Built as a **Liquity V2 licensed fork** **Early Adoption Success:** - Over **200 troves created** within first 24 hours - Stability Pools now available - CDP/USDT pool offering **90%+ APR** This launch expands DeFi options on Flare Network, allowing users to leverage their FXRP and WFLR holdings to mint stablecoins while earning yields through various participation mechanisms.

**Spectra Finance** has launched a new **$sBOLD market** with expiry set for **June 2026**. Key features include: - **Fixed yield** through Principal Tokens (PT) - **Fork exposure** via Yield Tokens (YT) - **Liquidity provision** opportunities in the sBOLD pool - **Ecosystem exposure** to Liquity Protocol This follows previous sBOLD integration on Spectra, which offered leveraged exposure to 20+ airdrops plus ~7% stablecoin base rate through Yield Tokens.

**New analytics dashboard launched** for tracking supply metrics in real-time. - Direct access to comprehensive supply data - Built by Block Analitica team - Follows recent transparency initiatives in DeFi space The dashboard provides detailed insights into token economics and supply dynamics. Users can monitor key metrics independently through the dedicated interface. **Previous context:** Sperax emphasized transparency with direct API links, while Spark protocol reached $8B in supplied assets with $5B TVL milestones. Check the dashboard: [sphere.blockanalitica.com/supply](https://sphere.blockanalitica.com/supply)