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What is $VLP ?

Vela exchange liquidity token

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Last updated 2 years ago

$VLP

VLP is the liquidity provider token for VELA Exchange platform. It’s based on USDC staking, and can be redeemed for USDC at any time. Anybody can stake USDC to mint VLP and earn fees based on generated trading volume on the platform.$VLP Contract Address:

Staking Rewards

  • VLP stakers can earn up to 60% of the platform fees generated via trading activity.

  • By staking their VLP, users receive a share of 10% of the total perpetual fees in esVELA for each corresponding rewards cycle.

Minting/Redeeming

In order to Mint VLP you need to:

  1. Bridge USDC from any ecosystem to Arbitrum.

  2. Stake USDC (ensure that some ETH is available in your wallet to pay for the network transaction fees) by entering the amount of VLP you’d like to mint.

Why VLP?

VLP is to provide liquidity for traders, allowing them to take positions with leverage. If traders take a loss then the VLP holders will make profit, if the traders take a profit then VLP holders will make a loss. Although VLP value is market neutral and is not directly affected by the crypto market volatility, holding VLP still bears risks. For taking these risks, VLP stakers can earn up to 60% of the platform fees generated via trading activity.

Source:

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