# Chakra Alignment: August 1, 2024 By [Aura Finance](https://blog.aura.finance) · 2024-07-31 --- With summer progressing, ETH ETFs going live, and Trump wanting to accumulate a strategic Bitcoin stockpile, it's easy to feel optimistic about the space. For now, let's dive into the current state of Aura with our bi-weekly check-in. LP Opportunities ---------------- AURA-USDC: 93% \[Base\] - [https://app.aura.finance/#/8453/pool/11](https://app.aura.finance/#/8453/pool/11) GHO-USDC-USDT: 27% \[Arbitrum\] - [https://app.aura.finance/#/42161/pool/70](https://app.aura.finance/#/42161/pool/70) wstETH-weETH: 14% \[Optimism\] - [https://app.aura.finance/#/10/pool/25](https://app.aura.finance/#/10/pool/25) wstETH-sDAI: 16% \[Gnosis\] - [https://app.aura.finance/#/100/pool/19](https://app.aura.finance/#/100/pool/19) Stats ----- vlAURA was available on Base for the first time last voting epoch. Users can lock on Base and receive vote incentives directly in USDC. So far, vlAURA on Base accounts for $39k in TVL. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2e71f8740ecd08a9af1999f1aa420f47.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5b87ea9838c5a918daaa438bd305e222.png) Governance ---------- **Gauges:** \[BIP-657\] Enable APW-ETH Gauge with 2% Cap \[Ethereum\] \[BIP-659\] Enable Gauge for \[rsETH/WETH on Ethereum Mainnet\] \[BIP-661\] Enable Gauge for TRUF/LINK \[Ethereum\] \[BIP-662\] Enable Gauge for ShezETH/wstETH \[Ethereum\] \[BIP-663\] Enable wUSDM/GYD E-CLP gauge \[Arbitrum\] **Other Governance:** \[BIP-658\] Ecosystem-Council review and self-insurance cover \[BIP-660\] Revise LayerZero Fraxtal Wire Up \[AIP-69\] Replenish the Aura Ecosystem Fund \[BIP-664\] Engage with market makers to enhance BAL liquidity on central exchanges You can find more information about all of the governance proposals from the Aura [Snapshot](https://vote.aura.finance/#/) page. Tweets ------ [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dbca5da7755512a416ce16de0db781bd.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813336111781183946) Have you noticed the fantastic yields on PAR and paUSD on Aura? 5 pools are earning between 27%-38% APR. Both PAR and paUSD are overcollateralized stablecoins by [@ParallelMoney](https://twitter.com/ParallelMoney). PAR is a Euro stablecoin and paUSD is sort of obvious. Parallel Protocol is governed by vMIMO,… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/15fe821249cc16684e766cee8ca9aa4f.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 25](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813336111781183946)[ 6:13 PM • Jul 16, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813336111781183946) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/88eaa15f618143823ba4b7bc2b502f20.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813593562660868329) Even at 2 gwei, many are priced out of vlAURA on Ethereum. It can get expensive to vote and collect incentives. With $vlAURA now live on Base, gas fees aren’t an issue. Simply lock $AURA on @Base, receive USDC every week, and await the @HyperlockFi airdrop. There’s also a new… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bd595478fb3260761d15f586992a965e.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 30](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813593562660868329)[ 11:16 AM • Jul 17, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1813593562660868329) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/955f63c8dd04915d3438f6f1d85624c1.png)](https://twitter.com/Balancer) [Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer) [@Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Balancer/status/1813953595785810415) 1/ Balancer has found its ZEN. And now you can too. Experience the calm with our new UI/UX and refreshed brand. [balancer.fi](https://t.co/RQO6oJXEpJ) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1813953449278783488/pu/img/AUr265LU-ekCPZG_.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 336](https://twitter.com/Balancer/status/1813953595785810415)[ 11:06 AM • Jul 18, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/Balancer/status/1813953595785810415) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/71f0212910f9e7c655e968eb08549508.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815413423531868199) As [@Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer) V3 progresses towards its expected launch later in the year, let’s look at one aspect that makes it unique - The Vault! The Vault was first introduced in Balancer V2 - separating AMM logic from token management and accounting. Balancer V2 was un-opinionated. This… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/25e4b7f15319785edd36d7dbcf035768.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 36](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815413423531868199)[ 11:47 AM • Jul 22, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815413423531868199) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/af68c1ef615960c4627e2e6d6fd56b28.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815795532083630514) Balancer continues to be the go-to place for LRT liquidity. There’s a new pool of LRTs that’s earning high yield, with 3x points from [@mellowprotocol](https://twitter.com/mellowprotocol) and 1x points from [@symbioticfi](https://twitter.com/symbioticfi). This pool contains 5 assets: \- amphrETH \- rstETH \- Re7LRT \- steakLRT \- wstETH DeFi moves… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3083691c5df7b6f3ad33839d5cbb8671.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 16](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815795532083630514)[ 1:06 PM • Jul 23, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1815795532083630514) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/099d1d178286e85618170624a7aefdf9.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816136572426695032) Our friends at [@RDNTCapital](https://twitter.com/RDNTCapital) have been building through the DeFi bear market. They plan on releasing v3 soon.![™️](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2122.png) For the uninitiated, Radiant is an omnichain money market. Its unique tokenomics enable RDNT to obtain deep liquidity while aligning incentives for long-term users.… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e8e92da2784f474198738971c904ee08.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 28](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816136572426695032)[ 11:41 AM • Jul 24, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816136572426695032) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/45daaff39980fcdf8578f31d82d9c538.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816519915781730430) The conclusion of another voting epoch means another payday for $vlAURA holders. Each vlAURA earned $0.018, resulting in a 59% APR. Lock your vlAURA for 16 weeks and start collecting yield. And don't forget, it's now available on @Base! Lock yours today at… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8d85d3f83a02d325d974dc93235af35a.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 18](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816519915781730430)[ 1:04 PM • Jul 25, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816519915781730430) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/51d09bbd2eeede3649135fa3dafb5bb8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816850027316212211) Most underrated aspect of [@Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer)’s new UI? It’s Aura Aware. Now, LPs who didn't realize they could earn more by staking their Balancer positions on Aura won't miss out on yield. Check it out today at [Balancer.fi](https://t.co/iNxhLvdQds) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8ac510d4f3eb2be1ccb5be165b3bee8a.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 28](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816850027316212211)[ 10:56 AM • Jul 26, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1816850027316212211) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ac24d9710e8246404e42f788f0dfc78e.jpg)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [Aura](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [@AuraFinance](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1817948666499342658) With [@Balancer](https://twitter.com/Balancer) V3 expected to be released later this year, let’s look at one of the innovations it brings - Custom Pools & Hooks. Balancer isn’t just a DEX; it’s a base layer for others to build innovative AMMs on top of. In V2, individual pools handled much of the complexity,… ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fd35fce52b9efe33a5724b9ad7e2d9bd.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 32](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1817948666499342658)[ 11:41 AM • Jul 29, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/AuraFinance/status/1817948666499342658) --- *Originally published on [Aura Finance](https://blog.aura.finance/chakra-alignment-010824)*