Puffer News — August 31, 2024
Ahoy Puffer Family! Welcome to your premier source for all things Puffer! 🌊
Submerge yourself in the latest updates, partnerships, and breakthroughs, staying fully informed about the exciting advancements in your favorite Ethereum permissionless infrastructure provider!
Puffer Roadmap Update
Puffer Finance has evolved from its beginnings as a Liquid Restaking Protocol to a comprehensive ecosystem enhancing Ethereum’s decentralized infrastructure.
Our ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable growth, boasting over 500,000 ETH in Total Value Locked (TVL) and more than 5,000 node operators contributing to the network’s robustness. The upcoming Puffer V2 rollout will further this growth, introducing innovative features such as Validator Tickets and reducing the ETH bond requirement for validators, making network participation more accessible to a broader audience.
We are on the brink of transformative changes with the scheduled launch of UniFi AVS, designed to provide rapid transactions and address key scalability challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem. The Puffer UniFi testnet is also set for release, showcasing its capability to facilitate instant L1 withdrawals and enhance overall user experience.
In line with these exciting developments, we’re also gearing up for the Token Generation Event (TGE) for $PUFI, our governance token that will be instrumental in decentralizing governance across our platforms. For our pufETH holders, withdrawals will be available starting in early Q4. Our team is diligently working to develop an efficient and secure withdrawal system, ensuring a smooth process for everyone.
For a comprehensive overview of our strategic plans and the exciting developments ahead, be sure to check out the full announcement on our blog!
Puffer x Binance Wallet — $400,000 in USDC prizes up for grabs!💰
Puffer Finance is excited to collaborate with Binance Wallet for a special staking season celebrating the launch of our flagship Based Rollup, Puffer UniFi. To mark this milestone, we’re offering a total of $400,000 in USDC cash prizes and a 2x boost on Puffer Points for all eligible participants.
The event runs from August 23rd to September 6th, 2024, offering a chance to experience Puffer’s integration with the Binance Web3 Wallet. Stake your ETH in the exclusive Puffer ETH staking pool via the Binance Web3 Wallet, with a minimum stake requirement of just 0.01 ETH to qualify for a share of the prize pool and earn 2x Puffer Points. For detailed instructions and terms, please visit the official campaign page.
DeFi Integrations
HashKey: HashKey is building a robust ecosystem that includes a regulated exchange, custody services, venture capital, and more. They’re preparing to launch the HashKey Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution set to debut in Q4. At the core of the HashKey ecosystem is the $HSK token, designed to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration within and beyond the HashKey Chain. To celebrate this exciting innovation, HashKey invites users to get ahead and earn $HSK tokens by participating in their Telegram campaign. Join their channel now and start accumulating your $HSK tokens early.
GammaSwap: Congratulations to GammaSwap on their successful TGE! GammaSwap is transforming DeFi trading with its adaptive Automated Market Maker (AMM) system, optimizing liquidity and minimizing slippage for a smoother trading experience. In appreciation of the Puffer community, GammaSwap has allocated 0.2% of the total supply of its protocol token, GS, for an airdrop to pufETH holders. Additionally, GammaSwap has committed 0.8% of GS tokens to liquidity mining initiatives, further enhancing ecosystem growth and stability.
Stay tuned for more updates on our Twitter, Discord, and Telegram. Happy puffing; get your sunglasses ready because the future is bright! 🐡🕶️
About Puffer Finance
Puffer Finance is a leading innovator in Ethereum infrastructure, focusing on next-generation rollups supported by liquid restaking (LRT) and preconfirmation as an AVS. With products like Puffer UniFi and Puffer UniFi AVS on EigenLayer, we are dedicated to enhancing Ethereum’s decentralization. puffer.fi
