Deep Dive
1. DeFi Lending Pool Launch (23 July 2025)
Overview:
Blockasset partnered with Save Finance to launch a BLOCK/USDC lending pool, enabling stablecoin holders to earn variable yields (28.15% APY at launch, peaking at 37%). This integration aims to deepen on-chain liquidity without diluting token supply, aligning incentives between BLOCK holders and DeFi participants.
What this means:
This is cautiously bullish for BLOCK because it introduces non-dilutive utility and could improve price discovery by increasing borrowing demand. However, the current APY relies heavily on utilization rates, which remain untested. (Blockasset)
2. Staking V1 Deadline (28 July 2025)
Overview:
Blockasset announced the closure of its v1 staking program on 31 July 2025, transitioning to a variable-yield v2 model. Existing stakers retain access, but new entrants must lock tokens before the cutoff.
What this means:
The deadline creates short-term urgency for yield seekers, potentially tightening circulating supply. However, the shift to variable yields introduces uncertainty, as v2’s mechanics (e.g., reward adjustments) are yet to be detailed. (Blockasset)
Conclusion
Blockasset’s recent moves signal a push toward DeFi integration and sustainable tokenomics, but adoption metrics (pool utilization, staker retention) will determine if these efforts stabilize its 76% 30-day decline. Will v2 staking attract fresh capital, or deepen skepticism after its 99% drop from ATH?