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Earn Digest #3 - [14th April to 24th April]

Earn Digest #3 - [14th April to 24th April]

This week brought a host of security upgrades, stablecoin integrations, token burns, and market exits that are reshaping DeFi’s risk profile and compliance landscape. Here’s a closer look:


1. EigenLayer Slashing Goes Live

EigenLayer has activated its on-chain slashing mechanism on Mainnet, delivering a fully realized security model for staked commitments. Key points:

By enforcing real-world consequences for misbehavior, EigenLayer strengthens trust in its restaking and validation framework.


2. Ripple’s RLUSD Hits Aave V3

Ripple’s newly launched RLUSD stablecoin is now live in Aave’s Ethereum Core V3 market, opening fresh liquidity corridors:

This integration gives RLUSD holders a trusted borrowing and lending venue, while Aave expands its roster of regulated USD-pegged assets.


3. MANTRA Chain Executes 300 M $OM Burn

MANTRA Chain has initiated a two-phase burn of its native $OM token to tighten supply and bolster value for long-term stakers:

Token burns like this can sharpen scarcity dynamics and align stakeholder interests around protocol growth.


4. Arbitrum’s TimeBoost Auction Launch

Arbitrum rolled out TimeBoost, a market-style auction for transaction priority aimed at MEV searchers and stakers alike:

TimeBoost introduces a transparent, competitive model for capturing and distributing MEV revenue across the Arbitrum ecosystem.


5. Ethena Winds Down German Operations

Regulatory pressure in Germany has led Ethena to restructure its European footprint:

By re-consolidating under a BVI entity, Ethena can maintain growth without regulatory friction in key markets.


What’s Next?

Keep an eye on how these changes influence staking yields, risk-adjusted returns, and cross-protocol integrations in the coming weeks. We’ll be back next week with deeper analysis on TVL shifts, emerging governance votes, and the latest DeFi partnerships.

Until then, happy staking—and stay informed!

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