Liquity

Ambire Wallet has expanded its gas payment options to include **$BOLD** for all users. This builds on Ambire's position as the **first wallet to introduce the Gas Tank concept** back in 2024, which allows users to pay transaction fees using various tokens instead of native blockchain currencies. **Key points:** - $BOLD now accepted for gas payments across Ambire Wallet - Available to all Ambire users immediately - Continues Ambire's innovation in flexible gas payment solutions The Gas Tank feature simplifies the user experience by eliminating the need to hold specific native tokens for transaction fees.

The BOLD/USDC liquidity pool on Uniswap V4 is currently yielding **18% APR**, with rewards paid directly in BOLD tokens. **Key Details:** - Yield paid in BOLD tokens, not external rewards - Additional 0.05% trading fees on top of base APR - LQTY voters recently approved increased rewards for the pool - BOLD positions itself as a censorship-resistant stablecoin This represents a significant increase from the 10% APR offered in February and the 15%+ rates seen earlier in April. Liquidity providers earn continuous BOLD rewards plus swap fees from trading activity. The pool combines yield farming opportunities with exposure to what the protocol describes as one of the most censorship-resistant stablecoins in the market.

**BOLD stablecoin has secured an A- rating from Bluechip**, making it the only crypto-native stablecoin to achieve an A-tier rating. This places BOLD above established competitors like USDC and DAI, which both received B+ ratings. **Key highlights:** - First crypto-native stablecoin with A-tier rating - Rated higher than USDC (B+) and DAI (B+) - Cannot be frozen, unlike centralized alternatives The rating reflects BOLD's strong fundamentals and decentralized architecture. Users can access BOLD through [Liquity's platform](https://liquity.app/borrow) or purchase it via [DeFi aggregators](https://swap.defillama.com/). View the full Bluechip rating analysis at [bluechip.org](https://bluechip.org/en/coins/bold) and read the detailed breakdown at [Liquity's blog](http://www.liquity.org/blog/bold-receives-a--rating-from-bluechip).

Liquity is calling for liquidity providers to support BOLD stablecoin across multiple decentralized venues. **Key Details:** - Protocol-incentivized liquidity program now active - Multiple venues available for BOLD liquidity provision - Track opportunities via [Dune Analytics dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/protocol-incentivized-liquidity) **Available Venues Include:** - BOLD/USND on [Bunni](https://bunni.xyz/explore/pools/arbitrum/0x2edd6d9772510c6d661dae96ac65838fd18a535763aaed2b4d5311c87c1cdf95) - BOLD/USDQ on [Honeypop](https://honeypop.app/pools/45) - BOLD/USDFI on [Curve](https://www.curve.fi/dex/ethereum/pools/factory-stable-ng-524/deposit/) - BOLD/AXD on [Pharaoh Exchange](https://pharaoh.exchange/manage/v1/0x3fc764ae09eec2f54b1956febfeaa75d17a596bc) Liquidity providers can bridge BOLD to supported networks using [Transporter](https://www.transporter.io/). View the full [Liquity V2 ecosystem dashboard](https://dune.com/liquity/liquity-v2-ecosystem) for deposit venues.

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.