Sep 15LayerZero: An Important EvolutionOmni-chain protocol LayerZero is paving the way for cross-chain interoperability Introduction As we highlighted previously, LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Tokens (OTFs) captured our attention as a potential game changer in the space. This is because DeFi is changing at a rapid pace, evolving towards an omnichain future. Over the past year, we…Layer Zero4 min readLayer Zero4 min read
Sep 7Introducing esMETA look at the new tokenomics proposal for Metronome TL;DR Metronome has accomplished a lot this year, and we’re just getting started. The tokenomics landscape has come a long way since 2020 with lots of new models to explore. Metronome will introduce esMET, a concept inspired by other popular vote-escrow…Defi4 min readDefi4 min read
Aug 18Vyper, Curve Exploit Post-MortemOn July 30th at approximately 2:50pm UTC, Metronome’s msETH-ETH Curve pool was exploited as part of a broader attack on certain Curve pools. This attack was made possible by a vulnerability in the Vyper code compiler through which the pools were deployed. …Defi4 min readDefi4 min read
Aug 11Unmasking Front-running and MEVFront-running and MEV are common practices to extract maximum value in DeFi Overview What Is Front-running And MEV? How Do They Work? Notable Instances of MEV Preventing MEV Real World Examples Summary What Is Front-running And MEV? Front-running isn’t a new term born from the DeFi world. In traditional finance, particularly the stock market, front-running refers…Mev7 min readMev7 min read
Jul 28Understanding OraclesOracles enable smart contracts to use off-chain data by bringing it on-chain Overview What Are Oracles? How Do Oracles Work? The Importance Of Oracles Different Types Of Oracles What Are Oracles Used For In DeFi? Summary What Are Oracles? Oracles are an extremely important piece of the puzzle when we’re talking about DeFi —…Oracle7 min readOracle7 min read
Jul 17Metronome Successfully Secures Optimism GrantMetronome has received an Optimism grant of 149,000 OP tokens Overview Just a few months ago, we saw our sister protocol, Vesper, secure an OP grant. Seeing their success, we decided to do the same. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Metronome has received a grant of 149k OP. After…Optimism2 min readOptimism2 min read
Jul 12Metronome: A Powerful Synthetic EcosystemMetronome is focused on building an ecosystem of next-generation applications to empower decentralization and financial inclusivity Traditional financial institutions have long been the cornerstones of the investment world. However, this model is outdated, and times are changing fast. A new breed of financial applications are cropping up — decentralized, resistant…Synthetic Asset4 min readSynthetic Asset4 min read
Jul 5Decoding ZkSyncA look into how zkSync works and the more technical aspects of zk-rollups Overview Introduction to ZkSync What are Zk Rollups? The Inner Workings of ZkSync - Finality - Confirmations - Congestion - Security Summary Introduction to ZkSync If you’re involved in DeFi, you’re likely all too familiar with the challenges of high gas…Zksync6 min readZksync6 min read
Jun 29Synthetix Deep DiveA look into how Synthetix works and the differences it has to Metronome Overview What is Synthetix? How Does Synthetix Work? What is Kwenta? The Differences Between Synthetix and Metronome Summary What is Synthetix? Synthetix is a decentralized liquidity provisioning protocol, designed for generating synthetic assets, currently launched on Ethereum and Optimism. …Defi6 min readDefi6 min read
Jun 19Introducing Auto RepayMetronome’s latest upgrade ‘Auto Repay’ enables users to unloop positions with the click of a button. Overview Expanding on the simplicity and efficiency of Smart Farming, Metronome is now happy to introduce Auto Repay, our latest feature that enables users to unloop their positions effortlessly. …Yield Farming2 min readYield Farming2 min read
