Origin Protocol

**Pendle introduces liquid yield trading for stETH volatility** through ARM (Automated Risk Management) integration. **How ARM generates yield:** - Buys stETH at discount during volatility - Redeems back to ETH at 1:1 ratio via Lido - Captures spread as profit for depositors **Pendle splits ARM yield into tradeable tokens:** - **PT (Principal Tokens):** Steady ETH exposure + fixed yield - **YT (Yield Tokens):** Leveraged upside to ARM yields This creates the **first direct way to trade stETH volatility** on Pendle. Higher stETH price swings = more arbitrage opportunities = increased yields for ARM depositors. Traders can now: - Speculate on stETH volatility through YT - Lock in fixed yields from ARM via PT - Provide liquidity to earn trading fees The ARM vault combines Lido stETH arbitrage with lending yield on idle ETH via Morpho, creating a unique yield source tied to protocol-driven arbitrage. [Trade the market](https://app.pendle.finance/trade/markets/0x53f940db819400f226466f5ad330c177a4be6b3c/swap?view=pt&chain=ethereum)

**Morpho's Borrow Booster markets** are offering negative interest rates on USDC loans across Base and Ethereum networks. **Key Features:** - Borrowers earn ~9.7% APY while taking USDC loans - Available on both Base (Super OETH market) and Ethereum (OETH market) - Auto-deleverage feature provides automatic risk management - Higher LTV loops generate more rewards **How It Works:** The markets use yield generated by OETH and Super OETH tokens to subsidize borrowing costs, effectively paying users to borrow rather than charging them. **Risk Management:** Auto-deleverage handles risk trims automatically, allowing users to maintain higher loan-to-value ratios while reducing liquidation pressure. Both markets are accessible through [Morpho's platform](https://app.morpho.org) with competitive LTV ratios - 86% on Ethereum and 77% on Base.

**Origin Protocol has completed a major milestone**, buying back 50 million $OGN tokens from the market. **Key developments:** - 80% of buyback volume occurred in the last six months following proposal approval - Protocol fees now directly fund the buyback program - Maximum locked $xOGN stakers currently earn ~33% APY - Staking rewards have accelerated significantly **The buyback mechanism creates a dual effect** - driving token demand while staking creates supply constraints. This combination has boosted rewards for long-term holders who lock their tokens. **Next target: 100 million $OGN buybacks** as the protocol continues expanding its token economics model.

**Origin Protocol delivered strong November performance** across multiple fronts: **Record Token Buybacks** - 8.4M $OGN bought back in November - Total buybacks now at 47.7M (7.37% of supply) - Max-locked $xOGN earning **37.5% APY** - Nearly 40% of circulating supply locked **Product Updates** - **eETH ARM** posted 6.4% trailing 30-day APY in private beta - Won $1.3M+ in trading volume through aggregator routing - **$OUSD redesign live** - now fully backed by USDC for simplified architecture **Major OETH Upgrade** - All three audits complete (Nethermind, OpenZeppelin, Sigma Prime) - Validator migration started - Brings EIP-7251 support, safer key management, partial withdrawals - **Removes oracle dependencies** with native Merkle proof validation **Strong Revenue** - $710K generated in November - ~$150K distributed to $OGN stakers The OETH upgrade positions the protocol for deeper institutional allocation and more transparent staking. [Read full update](https://www.originprotocol.com/blog/november-2025-token-holder-update?lang=en&category=all&page=1)

**Live stream scheduled for tomorrow at 11 AM EDT** The session will cover: - **$OGN token developments** and recent updates - **New markets launching on Pendle** protocol - **DeFi lending discussion** with @ripe_dao representatives Turn on post notifications to get reminded when the stream goes live.

**Origin Dollar (OUSD) has received Low Risk coverage** from Bluechip, placing it in the same category as established stablecoins DAI and USDC. The rating recognizes OUSD's strong fundamentals: - **Peg stability** - maintains consistent value - **Onchain reserves** - transparent backing - **Security audits** - verified safety measures This classification positions OUSD as a trusted stablecoin option for users seeking yield-generating alternatives to traditional stablecoins. [Start earning with OUSD](https://app.originprotocol.com/#/ousd/)

Origin Protocol delivered strong results in August 2025, marking several key milestones for the platform. **Key Highlights:** - **$OGN staking yields** reached record-breaking levels - **Institutional adoption** increased with new deployments into Origin products - **ARM vaults** continued their growth trajectory The monthly performance indicates growing confidence from institutional investors in Origin's DeFi infrastructure. The record staking yields suggest strong network activity and token utility. Origin's ARM (Automated Risk Management) vaults have maintained consistent growth, providing users with yield-generating opportunities while managing risk exposure. For complete details on August's performance metrics and strategic developments, view the full [Token Holder Update](https://www.originprotocol.com/blog/august-2025-token-holder-update?lang=en&category=all&page=1).

Origin Protocol announces significant expansion of its OGN token buyback program, starting July 21st. Key updates: - Buyback rate increases to ~$200K per week - Additional DAO assets being deployed for market purchases - New analytics dashboard launching to track metrics - Current staking APY exceeds 30% The intensified buyback program, dubbed 'Buyback Blitz', will run through August 1st. This represents the highest token accumulation rate in OGN's history. All purchased tokens are distributed to OGN stakers. *Staking available at* [Origin Protocol App](https://app.originprotocol.com/#/ogn/staking)

Origin Protocol's Wrapped OS token ($wOS) has launched on EnclabsFi, expanding its utility within the DeFi ecosystem. Key updates: - $wOS can now be used as collateral on EnclabsFi - Platform operates as an isolated, risk-adjusted money market on Sonic Labs - Users can obtain $wOS through the Origin Protocol dApp - Borrowing against $wOS is now supported on EnclabsFi This integration marks the beginning of Origin Protocol's expansion on the Sonic ecosystem.

**Exciting Update for DeFi Enthusiasts** - Super OETH has launched on exponential.fi - This new offering expands options for decentralized finance users - Potential benefits may include enhanced yields or additional features *What is Super OETH?* Super OETH likely represents an upgraded or optimized version of OETH (Origin Ether), a yield-bearing token. *Why it matters:* - Could provide improved returns for ETH holders - May offer new strategies for DeFi participants Visit exponential.fi to explore Super OETH and its potential advantages for your portfolio.