Liquity

Liquity proposes the use of lApps (local apps) as a self-sovereign, trustless frontend solution for DeFi projects. lApps offer stronger security, more control, lightning-fast loading, and zero frontend fees. Users can install local frontends with a click of a link, eliminating the need for third-party hosts. The approach allows users to run their own private frontends on their devices and rely on public infrastructure like ENS domains and IPFS gateways. Liquity calls for collaboration with other teams to make self-hosting in DeFi seamless and easy to use.

Multiple DAOs have added LUSD to their treasury, recognizing its value. Due to redemptions, LUSD has been slightly below its peg, creating buying opportunities. Users can take advantage by setting up limit orders on 1inch or using Mean.fi for dollar-cost averaging. Additionally, Aave is a good platform for borrowing against LUSD.

Contango.xyz V2 has recently launched innovative perpetual contracts, known as cPerps. The cPerps offer LUSD-denominated pairs, deep liquidity, and stable funding rates. Read more in our article to learn about Contango's unique offerings and the mechanics of cPerps.

Liquity v2 aims to prioritize resilience and long-term value over short-term market changes and trends, providing users with a predictable and sustainable DeFi experience.

The Liquity ecosystem offers several options for borrowing against LUSD, bLUSD, and LQTY. Aave, Silo Finance, Angle Protocol, Gravita Protocol, Gearbox, Sonne Finance, and Myso Finance are among the platforms where users can utilize these tokens as collateral. Each platform provides different borrowing options and loan-to-value ratios. Some platforms also offer the ability to earn yield on deposited LUSD. Myso Finance is a P2P borrowing protocol that allows users to lend or borrow against these tokens or other collateral on the platform.

The Liquity community has announced the recipients of the Community Rewards for October. The winners are @0xZentsu, @kevin_soell, @CryptosWith, and @Syncubate. The rewards, worth a total of 1,000 LQTY, will be paid out in ETH.

Liquity's LUSD stablecoin has expanded to various Layer 2 solutions including Optimism, Arbitrum, ZkSync, 0xMantle, Polygon, and Starknet. This expansion offers users the benefit of lower gas fees on these Layer 2 platforms.