Venus Protocol

Venus Protocol has launched its Fixed-Term Vault Cycle 1 on BNB Chain, offering a different approach to DeFi yields. **Key Details:** - Collateral: $XAUm, a tokenized gold asset from Matrixdock backed by 99.99% purity LBMA-accredited physical gold - Target rate: ~5.4% APR (variable) - Term: 30-day lock period - Cap: 1M USDT - Supply window: Closes June 17 **What Makes It Different:** Unlike typical DeFi vaults that rely on trading strategies or farming incentives, this vault uses over-collateralized real-world assets with transparent on-chain settlement. Matrixdock is Asia's leading RWA tokenization platform. The structure aims to bring collateral-backed fixed-term products on-chain with clear rules and defined terms. [Supply here](https://venus.io/#/vaults?chainId=56) *Capital at risk.*

Venus has introduced a Fixed-Term Vault designed to address the volatility of on-chain interest rates. The vault offers three core features: - **Collateral visible in advance** - Users know what assets back their positions before committing - **Settlement defined upfront** - Clear end dates eliminate uncertainty - **Parameters published before launch** - All terms are transparent from the start The product targets users managing capital over specific time periods who need predictable returns rather than fluctuating rates. By locking in terms at the beginning, participants can plan without mid-cycle surprises affecting their strategy.

Venus Flux has simplified its DeFi platform into four core functions: - **LEND**: Supply assets and earn yield - **BORROW**: Take loans where debt can generate LP fees - **MULTIPLY**: Loop exposure in a single transaction - **SWAP**: Trade against unified liquidity with tight spreads All four functions operate on a single liquidity layer, creating what Venus calls the "unified liquidity advantage." The platform is participating in the [Binance Wallet DeFi Season](https://www.binance.com/en/events/wallet-defi-season-2026) with $50,000 in rewards available to users.

Venus Protocol's **5th anniversary quiz contest** ends today, offering participants a final chance to compete for prizes. **Contest Details:** - 500 USDT total prize pool - Ten winners will share the rewards - Perfect scores required to qualify - Winners announced tomorrow Participants must submit all correct answers by the deadline to be eligible for the prize distribution.

**Final opportunity** to participate in Venus Protocol's $40,000 incentive program for the $WBNB pool on Merkl. **Key requirements:** - Hold at least 50 $XVS tokens in your wallet - Supply or borrow in the $WBNB pool - Program ends today (November 29, 2025) **Benefits available:** - Boosted supply rates for lenders - Subsidized borrowing costs - Share of $40,000 total rewards The 5-day program launched on November 25 and provides incentives on both supply and borrow sides of the pool. [Access the program](https://app.merkl.xyz/?search=Venus) | [Venus WBNB Pool](https://app.venus.io/#/pool/0xfD36E2c2a6789Db23113685031d7F16329158384/market/0x6bCa74586218dB34cdB402295796b79663d816e9?chainId=56&tab=supply)

**Venus Protocol** has joined the BNB Chain DeFi festival alongside SolvProtocol and BounceBit. The collaboration features a **combined $1M prize pool** available through Binance Wallet. - Festival brings together major DeFi protocols on BNB Chain - Prize distribution details to be announced soon - Participants can access rewards via Binance Wallet More announcements expected on how users can claim their share of the substantial reward pool.

Venus Protocol has introduced new borrowing incentives in partnership with Gauntlet. The program offers: - 15,000 USDC in rewards for USDC borrowers - Two-week duration for the incentive program - Available exclusively on Unichain Users can access these rewards through the [Venus Core Pool](https://app.venus.io/#/core-pool/market/0xB953f92B9f759d97d2F2Dec10A8A3cf75fcE3A95?chainId=130). *Time-sensitive opportunity: Limited two-week window to participate.*

Venus Protocol experienced significant user growth on the ZKSync network in January 2024: - Monthly active users increased from 1,600 to 11,000 - Represents a 576% month-over-month growth - Total user base since launch: 13,200 Data verified through [Dune Analytics](https://dune.com/xvslove_team/venus-protocol-dashboard#zkSync). This growth indicates rising adoption of DeFi services on ZKSync's layer-2 network.

Venus Protocol has integrated Balancer's BAL governance token into its platform. BAL holders can now: - Supply BAL as collateral on Venus - Borrow stablecoins or blue-chip assets against BAL holdings - Stake borrowed assets in Balancer liquidity pools - Earn additional rewards and governance power The integration expands Venus's supported assets while providing BAL holders with new DeFi opportunities. [Explore BAL market on Venus](https://app.venus.io/#/core-pool/market/0x0Ec5488e4F8f319213a14cab188E01fB8517Faa8?chainId=1)

**Sky Ecosystem's sUSDS**, the yield-bearing version of USDS stablecoin, is now available on Venus Protocol. Key features include: - Earned through Sky Savings Rate (SSR) - Can be used as collateral on Venus - Enables borrowing USDS for SSR yield amplification - Supports blue-chip asset borrowing Users can maximize rewards through holding loops and leverage Sky's ecosystem for enhanced savings. The integration enables new DeFi strategies across Venus and Sky platforms. Visit Venus app to explore the sUSDS market.