Balancer protocol launches version 2 of its automated market maker

Balancer protocol launches version 2 of its automated market maker

Automated market makers, or AMMs, have become a staple of the rapidly growing DeFi industry. Balancer, a leading automated market maker, has launched version 2 of its protocol, promising faster speed, lower costs and improved liquidity. In addition to revamping the user interface, Balancer’s backend will provide more efficient routing for trades through “Protocol Vault.” The platform claims that this upgrade will reduce gas costs and produce better pricing mechanisms. Expected gas costs are said to be 40% lower in version 2 – a figure that jumps to 53% with internal balances. Balancer....


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