# Latest

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## [wBTC ShadeLend Vault Troubleshooting](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/wbtc-shadelend-vault-troubleshooting/398)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/wbtc-shadelend-vault-troubleshooting/398 "2024-01-25T23:45:59Z")

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Greetings community, Today we updated the following vaults LTVs based on our developed risk framework (due to a better understanding of available liquidity) empowering users to borrow more SILK against the following col…

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## [ATOM split consequences](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/atom-split-consequences/386)

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**Author:** [@Chance\_BET](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Chance_BET)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/atom-split-consequences/386 "2024-01-25T16:43:04Z")

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Hi. I introduce this discussion thread because it seems to me than the recent announce by Jae KWON to spearhead the split of atom into two new tokens needs to be explored from a consequence point of view for stakers. T…

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## [Transaction issue](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/transaction-issue/396)

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**Author:** [@mavenr](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/mavenr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/transaction-issue/396 "2024-01-16T20:45:05Z")

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Hi , I connected to shade protocol using keplr wallet, I bridged atom to secret, the transaction was successful, but I cannot see secret in my shade wallet, it says I don’t have scrt gas to perform, but the transaction w…

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## [SILK pay - reasearch](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silk-pay-reasearch/387)

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**Author:** [@Jiricepelka.scrt](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Jiricepelka.scrt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silk-pay-reasearch/387 "2023-11-30T11:31:02Z")

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Hi, although Silk pay is a postponed project I would like to start its long term reasearch here Any ideas can be discussed :slight\_smile: Rules for marking SILK pay ideas: Always use the following number Marking: SPI…

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## [stkd-SCRT Max LTV change proposal](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/stkd-scrt-max-ltv-change-proposal/384)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/stkd-scrt-max-ltv-change-proposal/384 "2023-11-22T22:25:36Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m making this forum post to show support for raising the max LTV for the stkd-SCRT vault to 60%. Currently the Max LTV for this vault is 50%, which represents the lowest Max LTV of all SILK collateral…

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## [Shade as privacy liquidity hub - long-term proposal](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shade-as-privacy-liquidity-hub-long-term-proposal/383)

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**Author:** [@Jiricepelka.scrt](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Jiricepelka.scrt)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shade-as-privacy-liquidity-hub-long-term-proposal/383 "2023-11-21T14:11:18Z")

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Hi, there are a lot of great privacy projects ( primarily building infrastructure like VPNs, mixers, … ) in the Cosmos ecosystem and beyond, this proposal serves as a roadmap for creating a financial environment for thes…

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## [Secret Labs X Shade Protocol Private Perps Hackathon](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/secret-labs-x-shade-protocol-private-perps-hackathon/382)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/secret-labs-x-shade-protocol-private-perps-hackathon/382 "2023-11-07T16:26:29Z")

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Signups: Shade Perpetual Swap Hackathon Tickets | Eventbrite Communication/Coordination: Discord Resources and Event Details: \[https://github.com/securesecrets/perpetual-swaps-hackathon/tree/main\\\](https://github.com…

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## [Operation nBTC: transition to a more decentralised Bitcoin](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/operation-nbtc-transition-to-a-more-decentralised-bitcoin/378)

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**Author:** [@Jiricepelka.scrt](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Jiricepelka.scrt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/operation-nbtc-transition-to-a-more-decentralised-bitcoin/378 "2023-10-31T17:53:48Z")

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Hi, as the full launch of nBTC approaches I would like to set out the goals for Shade in terms of nBTC integration, primarily at the expense of the centralized Axelar wBTC as a liquidity asset paired with SILK and as col…

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## [SHD Staking Bug Remediation Plan](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shd-staking-bug-remediation-plan/376)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shd-staking-bug-remediation-plan/376 "2023-10-20T23:08:26Z")

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This post outlines the plan to compensate users who were affected by the SHD staking bug that was patched on October 19th. For more information on the details of the bug, please read the SHD Staking Bug - Post Mortem for…

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## [SHD Staking Bug - Post Mortem](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shd-staking-bug-post-mortem/375)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shd-staking-bug-post-mortem/375 "2023-10-20T03:21:59Z")

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On October 19th, Shade Protocol core contributors identified a smart contract bug in the SHD staking contract that affected users who were attempting to stake SHD and claim rewards without compounding them to their exist…

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## [Pool Proposal - Operation Consolidation](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/pool-proposal-operation-consolidation/373)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/pool-proposal-operation-consolidation/373 "2023-10-14T08:42:21Z")

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Greetings community, Considering the brutal bear conditions, I believe it is prudent to perform consolidation & simplification - acknowledging what liquidity has low demand. Thus, I would propose changes to “maintenance…

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## [wBTC Collateral Redemption Post-Mortem](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/wbtc-collateral-redemption-post-mortem/371)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/wbtc-collateral-redemption-post-mortem/371 "2023-10-10T19:01:19Z")

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On October 7th, Shade Protocol contributors reduced SILK allowances and performed testing on the stability mechanism called Collateral Redemptions. This testing window occurred between blocks 10,993,707 and 10,994,406 (6…

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## [Silk's approach to currency risk factors in peg composition](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silks-approach-to-currency-risk-factors-in-peg-composition/358)

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**Author:** [@SeanZ](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/SeanZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silks-approach-to-currency-risk-factors-in-peg-composition/358 "2023-10-10T14:08:45Z")

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This post is an attempt to spark conversation around some important questions related to Silk’s peg composition. Silk’s current composition has been heavily tested and researched. At the same time, the currencies includ…

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## [Collateral Redemption Rollout Plan](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/collateral-redemption-rollout-plan/372)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/collateral-redemption-rollout-plan/372 "2023-10-09T23:50:06Z")

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Greetings community, Effective immediately allowances will be returned to previous caps (listed below). The reason allowances were temporarily reduced to zero was because of the testing of protocol arbitrage via redempt…

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## [SILK Stability Restoration for Underpeg Scenarios](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silk-stability-restoration-for-underpeg-scenarios/370)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/silk-stability-restoration-for-underpeg-scenarios/370 "2023-10-08T05:33:48Z")

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Depeg Scenario: On August 29th, 2023, the SILK \<\> USDC and SILK\<\> USDT LP ratios shifted from historically having more USDC/USDT to having more SILK. This event was the likely result of a large SSLP of SILK following a …

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## [Shade - Redefining The North Star Of Decentralized Finance](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shade-redefining-the-north-star-of-decentralized-finance/368)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shade-redefining-the-north-star-of-decentralized-finance/368 "2023-10-05T03:59:34Z")

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Redefining The North Star Of Decentralized Finance Over two years have elapsed since the initial ideation of Shade Protocol. Originally, Shade had a vision for being a protocol focused on a stablecoin known as Silk - a c…

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## [Multiswap problem ( high fees and slippage )](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/multiswap-problem-high-fees-and-slippage/367)

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**Author:** [@Jiricepelka.scrt](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Jiricepelka.scrt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/multiswap-problem-high-fees-and-slippage/367 "2023-10-02T21:37:08Z")

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Hi, even though Shade Protocol has a better solution than most DEXs due to the own-stablecoin centric model which undoubtedly has a lot of potential even so Shade Swap is not perfect. The current main problem is that if…

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## [Assessing Centralized Counterparty Risk in regards to Silk Collateral Backing](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/assessing-centralized-counterparty-risk-in-regards-to-silk-collateral-backing/288)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/assessing-centralized-counterparty-risk-in-regards-to-silk-collateral-backing/288 "2023-10-02T19:24:09Z")

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Lately I have been pondering the impact of traditional bank and centralized counterparty failures on Decentralized Finance. Given the (likely) instability that exists within traditional finance currently, it has caused m…

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## [Updated stkdSCRT Validator Set and Scoring Criteria - Q3'23](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/updated-stkdscrt-validator-set-and-scoring-criteria-q323/364)

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**Author:** [@Red\_EyedBear](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Red_EyedBear)\
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**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/updated-stkdscrt-validator-set-and-scoring-criteria-q323/364 "2023-09-06T14:52:24Z")

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The stkdSCRT validator set selection and criteria updating has been complete for Q3 of 2023. Key Highlights: Secure Secrets allocation increased to 20% All other validators receive 4% allocation (~350K SCRT) 7.5% weig…

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## [CMST Depeg - Liquidity Protections Activated For SILK/CMST](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/cmst-depeg-liquidity-protections-activated-for-silk-cmst/359)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/cmst-depeg-liquidity-protections-activated-for-silk-cmst/359 "2023-08-19T15:24:46Z")

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Greetings community, Today, the decentralized stablecoin CMST over on Harbor Protocol experienced an exploit that effected multiple vaults (stOSMO, LUNA, wMATIC). This directly impacted the solvency of the CMST stableco…

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## [stkd-SCRT Validator Set Proposal Draft #2 (Post Feedback)](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/stkd-scrt-validator-set-proposal-draft-2-post-feedback/334)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/stkd-scrt-validator-set-proposal-draft-2-post-feedback/334 "2023-08-04T10:27:38Z")

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After receiving feedback from various folks, we would propose the following change to stkd-SCT validator set. We believe that network sustainability can take many forms. In the past, we focused on quantitative measures t…

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## [Real Yield Go-Live August Timeline](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/real-yield-go-live-august-timeline/356)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/real-yield-go-live-august-timeline/356 "2023-08-03T15:03:06Z")

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Timeline: August 8th - stkd-SCRT fee bump + ShadeSwap DAO fee update + buybacks LIVE August 17th - New ShadeLend vaults added (stkATOM, wBTC, potentially others…) August 22nd - first staking campaign from accrued real…

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## [Bounded Liquidity Minting Model Revisited (Pt.2)](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/bounded-liquidity-minting-model-revisited-pt-2/342)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/bounded-liquidity-minting-model-revisited-pt-2/342 "2023-08-02T21:06:06Z")

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Bounded Liquidity Minting Proposal Currently, SILK is overpeg by ~2.37%. This premium significantly impacts the trading experience of ShadeSwap due to SILK being the de facto routing pair. Additionally, this makes lendi…

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## [SIP-1 ( SILK improvement proposal ) - rETH and stIBCX collateral](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/sip-1-silk-improvement-proposal-reth-and-stibcx-collateral/321)

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**Author:** [@Jiricepelka.scrt](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Jiricepelka.scrt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/sip-1-silk-improvement-proposal-reth-and-stibcx-collateral/321 "2023-07-18T04:54:26Z")

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Problem: Despite my very frequent warnings, SILK is becoming increasingly centralized, 18.6 the collateral centralization reached 56%. Reasons: Low incentives ( caused by the collapse of SHD and the entire SCRT eco…

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## [Outlining the Principles of Incentivized Pools](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/outlining-the-principles-of-incentivized-pools/344)

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**Author:** [@Smolaf](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/Smolaf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/outlining-the-principles-of-incentivized-pools/344 "2023-07-11T14:43:56Z")

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Hello, I am a Shade community member and go by the alias Smolaf. In the recent weeks after the launch of staking there has been a refinement in the structure of pools and emissions. This proposal goes to further that di…

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## [ShadeSwap Pool Emission MegaThread](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shadeswap-pool-emission-megathread/300)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shadeswap-pool-emission-megathread/300 "2023-07-04T15:36:51Z")

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Greetings community, This thread will display current pool reward amounts - anytime pool rewards are updated there will be a justification for the changes as well update on where the rewards are re-allocated to. Once go…

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## [Momentum - Major Shifting Of Protocol Levers & Pools](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/momentum-major-shifting-of-protocol-levers-pools/323)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/momentum-major-shifting-of-protocol-levers-pools/323 "2023-06-30T15:19:35Z")

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Greetings community, In this post I’d like to outline some shifts I would propose in existing mechanisms to power the real yield model that Shade staking is heading towards: Add a 1% interest fee to the USDT vault Add…

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## [ShadeSwap Pool Restructuring (Roll-Out Target 7/3)](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shadeswap-pool-restructuring-roll-out-target-7-3/328)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/shadeswap-pool-restructuring-roll-out-target-7-3/328 "2023-06-30T14:26:51Z")

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Greetings community, in this post I want to outline a set of changes that I believe can have a significant impact on ShadeSwap & SHD value accrual. I would propose a 15% reduction in SHD given to LPs per day - reduci…

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## [Navigating Change Together: Shade Protocol Team Restructuring and Our Continued Journey](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/navigating-change-together-shade-protocol-team-restructuring-and-our-continued-journey/322)

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**Author:** [@CarterWoetzel](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/CarterWoetzel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/navigating-change-together-shade-protocol-team-restructuring-and-our-continued-journey/322 "2023-06-26T15:23:47Z")

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Dear Shade Protocol Community, First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the recent downsizing of our team. This decision was primarily influenced by broader market conditions and treasury management considerations. Whi…

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## [Lend Parameter Megathread](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/lend-parameter-megathread/304)

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**Author:** [@ChristianA](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/u/ChristianA)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.shadeprotocol.io/t/lend-parameter-megathread/304 "2023-06-15T18:18:36Z")

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In this thread we will share any updates to Lend’s parameters as they happen. It will serve as a changelog for the parameters, and is also an invitation to the community to discuss any changes to Lend. Here is the curre…

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