Company
Date Published
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Chainlink
Word count
2257
Language
English
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None

Summary

Chainlink has introduced a new solution called Smart Value Recapture (SVR), designed to help decentralized finance (DeFi) applications recapture non-toxic Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) through its oracle network. Built in collaboration with BGD Labs, Flashbots, and contributors to the Aave DAO, Chainlink SVR enables DeFi lending protocols to reclaim MEV from liquidations by utilizing Chainlink Price Feeds. This system reduces unnecessary third-party dependencies and enhances security by eliminating intermediary smart contracts. SVR is already live on the mainnet and adopted by major DeFi protocols like Aave. The system promises to provide new revenue streams for DeFi protocols, supporting both their economic sustainability and that of the Chainlink Network. Future iterations aim to increase decentralization and efficiency across multiple chains. The economic model splits the recaptured value between DeFi protocols and the Chainlink Network, fostering sustainable economics between them.