The most anticipated feature on Perp is finally here: USDC fee sharing! As a big upgrade to our staking program on Optimism, Lazy River 2.0 will begin distributing a stablecoin yield to vePERP holders from the protocol’s revenue. To start earning yield, you’ll first need to hold some PERP on…

DeFi investors are constantly seeking ways to elevate their decision-making abilities and optimize their portfolios. PerpSim was released in October 2022 as a powerful tool for liquidity providers that provides data-driven insights into their liquidity positions on Perp and risk management. The creators of PerpSim, Component.fi, have been refining…

To stay ahead in the cryptocurrency markets, traders are increasingly relying on sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies to enter and exit their positions. One popular automated trading strategy is the Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) algorithm. This article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up a bot for automated TWAP execution on…

‍As the world of cryptocurrencies continues to grow and evolve, one type of digital currency has emerged as a popular choice for investors and traders alike: stablecoins. This guide will introduce you to stablecoins, how they function and their importance in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Introduction to Stablecoins Stablecoins are one of the most…

Some upcoming changes to our reward programs will be covered in this article, including adjustments to Lazy River (vePERP staking) and the Pool Party (liquidity mining), as well as the sunsetting of the referral program. These adjustments are necessary to ensure the sustainability of the reward programs, in particular to…

Many users have earned cryptocurrencies for free (or very little effort) through airdrops, with some notable examples over the years including Stellar’s XLM, ENS, UNI, and more recently ARB and OP. Anywhere between a couple hundred to tens of thousands of dollars have been earned by avid users just by…

Hey everyone, We have many fun events coming up! You can meet team members in person representing Perp in Berlin and Amsterdam this week. For those online, we have a workshop lined up next week together with Arkham Intelligence! You’ll learn how to gain on-chain insights using their platform. Find…

Hey everyone, In this issue of the bi-weekly newsletter we bring you the latest updates on the Hot Tub vaults, as well as other exciting news happening within the Perp community. Read on to learn more. 🛠️ Product 1. ETH Vault Cap Increase We doubled the cap of the ETH vault so…

As one of the earliest forms of technical analysis and models of markets driven by data, Dow theory serves as an introduction to understanding market trends for traders who are just getting started on their trading journey. The theory is named after the journalist Charles Dow, who founded the Wall…