Aave has outlined two rsETH bad debt outcomes based on a LlamaRisk assessment: about $124 million under a protocol-wide loss-sharing model, or roughly $230.1 million if losses are isolated to L2.
Aave V4 has launched on Ethereum mainnet, introducing a hub-and-spoke lending structure aimed at balancing shared liquidity with market-level risk controls.
DeFi staking lets users lock tokens into decentralized protocols to earn rewards without surrendering wallet control. This guide covers mechanisms, types (single-asset, liquidity pool, liquid staking, governance), risks, platforms like Lido and Aave.
Aave Labs has published an ARFC to standardize technical listing requirements across V3, V4, and Horizon, covering new listings, parameter expansions, and ongoing reviews. The proposal is still in the feedback stage.
Bitcoin held above $63,000, opening the door for risk appetite across smaller tokens and DeFi names. CTXC surged 298% in 24 hours, while AAVE climbed to a 15-month high. SLX, LAB, and HYPE also posted gains on very different catalysts.
Grayscale Investments and the Bank of Canada released favorable analyses of Aave, highlighting its low net interest margins and potential to become a household name. Risks from leveraged trading, liquidations, and governance remain.
A $292M hack on Kelp DAO exploited a 1-of-1 LayerZero DVN config. An open-source AI tool had flagged opaque DVN settings and a single point of failure 12 days prior. The tool's developer reviews five hits and three misses.
Crypto market cap rises to $2.51T on March 13. BTC at $71,563, ETH at $2,122. Pi Coin leads gainers with 33% surge, TURBO +29%, RIVER +24%. Fear & Greed Index drops to 15 (Extreme Fear). Grayscale launches Avalanche Staking ETF.
