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Balancer, the permissionless platform driving innovation in Automated Market Maker (AMM) technology, has officially launched Balancer v3, a transformative upgrade designed to propel DeFi into its next chapter. With a focus on liquidity optimization and developer empowerment, v3 introduces 100% Boosted Pools, an innovative Hooks Framework, and strategic partnerships—including a pivotal collaboration with Aave, one of DeFi’s largest and most trusted lending protocols. Aave x Balancer: A Defining Partnership As the leading launch partner for Balancer v3, Aave is set to integrate 100% Boosted Pools to provide unparalleled liquidity optimization for its users. By combining Balancer’s cutting-edge AMM technology with Aave’s secure and scalable infrastructure, this partnership exemplifies the potential for collaboration to redefine DeFi. “Aave’s integration with Balancer v3 is a milestone for both ecosystems,” said Fernando Martinelli, co-founder of Balancer. “Together, we’re delivering a liquidity solution that’s efficient, scalable, and accessible for everyone in DeFi.” "By combining Aave's and Balancer's strengths, the new Aave V3 Boosted Pools empower users with enhanced capital efficiency and simplified yield generation,” said Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave Labs. “Users earn maximum returns, seamlessly access both supply and swap functions, and enjoy a smooth user experience with minimized gas costs." 100% Boosted Pools: Liquidity at Its Best Leading Balancer v3’s innovations is 100% Boosted Pools, a passive liquidity solution that routes all underlying capital into external yield markets while ensuring liquidity remains available for swaps. With just one click, liquidity providers can maximize yield and seamlessly participate in DeFi’s most efficient markets. Aave’s integration will power the initial rollout of Boosted Pools, showcasing the synergy between Balancer’s modular design and Aave’s robust liquidity ecosystem. Additional partners are expected to follow suit, further expanding the reach of Boosted Pools across DeFi. Security First: A Robust Foundation for DeFi Security has always been a top priority for Balancer, and v3 reflects this commitment. The platform has undergone rigorous audits by leading firms in the industry, including Trail of Bits, Spearbit, and Certora, ensuring the code is as robust and secure as possible. These audits, coupled with Balancer’s transparent and proactive approach to addressing vulnerabilities, underscore its dedication to providing users and developers with a reliable and secure platform. Building on a Legacy of Innovation Since its launch, Balancer has stood out for its modular approach to AMM design, empowering projects like Gyroscope, CoW Swap, and Xave to build custom pools tailored to their unique needs. Balancer v3 builds on this legacy with a reimagined architecture that consolidates repeated design patterns into the vault, eliminating unnecessary complexity and enabling developers to innovate faster. Key features include: Custom Pool Types: Simplified tools make building custom AMMs faster and more accessible. Hooks Framework: Extends existing pools with dynamic functionality, unlocking new possibilities for liquidity management and pool behavior. The Hooks Framework: Unlocking Limitless Potential Balancer v3 introduces custom hooks, a powerful framework that allows developers to extend and enhance pool functionality at key points throughout its lifecycle. Examples of hook use cases include: Dynamic Liquidity Management: Strategies like real-time fee adjustments or yield optimization tailored to specific market conditions. Tailored Pool Behavior: Customizable parameters to implement unique trading or investment strategies. Launching alongside v3 is the StableSurge Hook, which protects stable-asset pegs during periods of volatility while rewarding liquidity providers with higher returns. Partnerships Driving DeFi Innovation Balancer v3 has already attracted significant interest from leading DeFi protocols: Gyroscope: Introducing asymmetric concentrated liquidity pools (E-CLPs), delivering concentrated liquidity benefits without requiring active management. QuantAMM: Developing Blockchain Traded Funds (BTFs), an innovative on-chain fund product enabled by Balancer’s custom pool capabilities. These collaborations highlight Balancer’s role as a foundational layer for the next wave of DeFi innovation. About Balancer Balancer is a permissionless AMM platform empowering developers with the tools to create powerful liquidity and trading strategies. It supports automated portfolio management and trading of crypto assets across Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains. To learn more and explore Balancer v3, visit balancer.fi. About Aave Labs Aave Labs, part of Avara, built the fully decentralized Aave Protocol and Aave.com — an easy-to-use user interface. Aave, launched in 2020, is a decentralized finance protocol governed by the Aave community. The protocol allows users to deposit and borrow a wide range of digital assets without third party intermediaries. Core capabilities include risk mitigation features such as supply caps and flash loans, which incorporate transactions — from borrowing to repaying — in a single, instant transaction. Aave Labs also developed GHO, the decentralized, overcollateralized Aave-native stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the USD. GHO is backed by multiple collaterals available in Aave V3. Able to store value, GHO can serve as an important internet payment layer.

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