Paladin's Realm

A new French-language podcast by CryptoastMedia features an interview with the co-founder of Mithras Labs, known for developing Paladin Vote and Rings Protocol. This follows their previous engagement at Crypto Crunch Paris, where they collaborated with ThenaFi. - Interview focuses on Mithras Labs' developments - Podcast available in French - Continues their active participation in French web3 community For those interested in French web3 developments, this podcast offers insights into innovative protocols and governance solutions.

Protocol FX has launched a new Quest featuring voting incentives for the USDN-fxUSD gauge. SmarDex is offering SDEX rewards for participants who vote with their veFXN tokens. Key Details: - Gauge: USDN-fxUSD pairing - Reward Token: SDEX - Voting Requirement: veFXN tokens Participate in the Quest at [Paladin Vote](https://quest.paladin.vote/#/fxn/0xa295829c082C4d21fE37dbC8C96bFa0ef6dbaa92) This continues Protocol FX's history of gauge voting incentives, following previous successful Quests including the USD0/fxUSD gauge.

**Sonic Labs** has expanded its cross-chain capabilities by enabling $PAL token bridging from Ethereum to Sonic through Stargate Finance, powered by LayerZero Core. This adds to Sonic's existing bridging infrastructure, which includes the **Sonic Gateway** - a decentralized bridge launched in October 2024 featuring: - 10-minute transfers from Ethereum to Sonic - 1-hour withdrawals back to Ethereum - Fail-safe recovery system with 14-day asset retrieval - No multi-signature wallet risks - Validator network security The integration provides users with more options for moving assets between chains while maintaining security standards.

Rings Protocol has reached a significant Total Value Locked (TVL) milestone while expanding its ecosystem offerings. The protocol's stable assets $scUSD and $scETH continue to show strong performance metrics. - New Rings Quest program launched to enhance user engagement - $veUSD system demonstrates improved efficiency in yield generation - Protocol maintains steady growth within Sonic Labs ecosystem The platform's focus on real yield generation and stable farming positions it as a key player in the DeFi landscape. Integration with Sonic Labs ecosystem provides additional opportunities for users seeking stable farming options.

Paladin's Rings Quest has officially launched with weekly voting rounds occurring every Thursday. The platform introduces voting incentives for participants. Key Details: - Voting rounds held weekly on Thursdays - Active voting round currently in progress - Earn rewards for participation - Platform accessible via [quest.paladin.vote](http://quest.paladin.vote) The system includes NFT reward distribution mechanisms, which will be refined through community governance.

A special episode of AMMC (Automated Market Maker Conference) will focus on Uniswap v4's hook system, a key innovation in DeFi infrastructure. The session will explore: - Technical aspects of v4 hooks implementation - Impact on liquidity provision - New possibilities for customized trading strategies **Event Details:** - Date: February 4, 2025 - Time: 10:00 AM EST - Format: Live discussion with Q&A *Previous related events included technical discussions on Push Protocol and domain utility in Web3.* Join the conversation to understand how hooks could reshape DeFi architecture.

Paladin Quest's V1 platform has achieved a significant milestone in its reward distribution program. - Total rewards distributed: $12.5M since genesis - Recent distribution: $38,000 (December 30, 2024) - Platform continues to show steady growth in user participation The achievement demonstrates sustained growth in the protocol's adoption and user engagement. This follows the successful completion of the Quest Voyage program in late December 2024. *Want to participate in future quests? Visit Paladin Quest's platform to explore new opportunities.*

Recent reports indicate that Paly, a notable entity in the tech world, has sent a letter to a widely-used application. The nature and content of this communication remain undisclosed, sparking curiosity and speculation among users and industry observers. Key points: - Paly has sent a letter to a popular app - The app in question is described as a 'favourite' - Details of the letter's contents are currently unknown - This event has occurred twice, on October 4th and 7th, 2024 The repetition of this news suggests ongoing developments or potential significance. Users and stakeholders are advised to stay tuned for further updates or official statements that may shed light on this intriguing situation.

Paladin Finance introduces a new opportunity for $hPAL holders to increase their yields: - Delegate your $hPAL boost power to the auto-voter - Unlock higher yields on locked assets - Benefit from Tokenomics 2.0 if you have $vlAURA or $vlCVX delegated This feature allows users to maximize their earning potential within the Paladin ecosystem. By leveraging the auto-voter and combining it with other delegated assets, users can tap into enhanced yield opportunities. **Next steps:** 1. Review your $hPAL holdings 2. Consider delegating to the auto-voter 3. Check if you have $vlAURA or $vlCVX for additional benefits

Gearbox Protocol has launched Transmission, a voting incentives marketplace for $GEAR stakers. This new feature allows users to earn rewards by participating in gauge voting, influencing interest rates on assets. Key points: - Collaboration between Gearbox Protocol, OctavFi, and Paladin - Accessible at transmission.vote - Stakers can vote on gauges to change APYs - Weekly rewards for completing specific voting missions Transmission aims to enhance participation in Gearbox's dual-gauge governance system, potentially leading to a more stable and sustainable DeFi ecosystem. To get involved: 1. Stake $GEAR 2. Vote on featured market gauges 3. Earn weekly rewards Learn more about this new opportunity to engage with the 'premier composable leverage protocol' at the provided link.