https://nolus.io/blog Product updates, education, and protocol deep-dives from the Nolus team. en-us Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://nolus.io/favicon/favicon-512x512.png https://nolus.io/blog https://nolus.io/blog/when-the-weakest-link-isnt-the-code https://nolus.io/blog/when-the-weakest-link-isnt-the-code Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT In April 2026, Drift Protocol lost $285M in 12 minutes — not to a smart contract exploit. The attack pattern has shifted from breaking code to compromising control. Deep Dives Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-web-app-architectural-evolution https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-web-app-architectural-evolution Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The latest version of the Nolus web app marks a fundamental architectural evolution. Deep Dives Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-roadmap-h1-2026 https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-roadmap-h1-2026 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The first half of 2026 marks a focused building phase for Nolus, not in the sense of adding features for their own sake, but in expanding Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2025-a-year-in-review https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2025-a-year-in-review Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT From DeFi leasing to asset-backed margin leverage, smarter liquidations, and trust-minimized expansion beyond Cosmos Metrics Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/extending-ibc-to-solana-with-solray https://nolus.io/blog/extending-ibc-to-solana-with-solray Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT IBC has been the Cosmos ecosystem’s long-standing foundation for secure, trust-minimized interoperability. Interop Deep Dives Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/liquidation-impacts https://nolus.io/blog/liquidation-impacts Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT In mid-October 2025, the crypto market experienced its sharpest single-day deleveraging event to date. Metrics Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/project-x-unlocking-cross-chain-interoperability-for-nolus https://nolus.io/blog/project-x-unlocking-cross-chain-interoperability-for-nolus Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT For Nolus, interoperability has always been more than a buzzword — it’s the backbone of how our Money Market works. Interop Deep Dives https://nolus.io/blog/beyond-the-leverage-multiple https://nolus.io/blog/beyond-the-leverage-multiple Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Leveraged exposure has become a cornerstone of modern DeFi strategy, but the mechanisms enabling it differ greatly in structure and Strategies Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/mag-safeguarding-your-margin-position-in-volatile-markets https://nolus.io/blog/mag-safeguarding-your-margin-position-in-volatile-markets Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volatility is a double-edged sword in crypto: it creates opportunities for big gains, but also for sudden losses Deep Dives Strategies https://nolus.io/blog/how-nolus-keeps-usdc-yields-above-10-apy-mark https://nolus.io/blog/how-nolus-keeps-usdc-yields-above-10-apy-mark Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT USDC yields on Nolus have captured attention with their consistency and competitiveness, often ranging from 10% to 16% APY. Tokenomics Strategies https://nolus.io/blog/from-defi-leasing-to-margin-power-plays https://nolus.io/blog/from-defi-leasing-to-margin-power-plays Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nolus started as a DeFi leasing protocol, allowing users to acquire more assets with less capital while maintaining controlled risk Strategies Deep Dives https://nolus.io/blog/how-misconceptions-shape-our-views-on-crypto https://nolus.io/blog/how-misconceptions-shape-our-views-on-crypto Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Have you ever heard that goldfish have only a three-second memory? Or that humans use just 10% of their brain? Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2025-a-year-of-excitement https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2025-a-year-of-excitement Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT With 2025 underway, we hope that everybody had a great holiday period. Announcements Metrics https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2024-a-year-in-review https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-in-2024-a-year-in-review Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Looking back at 2024, it was a year when Nolus expanded, evolved, and positioned itself for an even greater 2025. Metrics Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/strategies-on-nolus-protocol-v2 https://nolus.io/blog/strategies-on-nolus-protocol-v2 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Over one year ago, we published our blog post covering common strategies that users on Nolus could leverage to maximize their yield. Strategies https://nolus.io/blog/why-mindset-matters-even-more-in-crypto https://nolus.io/blog/why-mindset-matters-even-more-in-crypto Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT In the world of crypto, mindset is not just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/tiresome-vague-and-lazy-why-tvl-is-not-the-be-all-and-end-all-of-metrics https://nolus.io/blog/tiresome-vague-and-lazy-why-tvl-is-not-the-be-all-and-end-all-of-metrics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The DeFi space has long used Total Value Locked (“TVL”) as the primary indicator of the success of a protocol (e.g. Metrics Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/the-breakdown-nolus-vs-perpetual-swaps https://nolus.io/blog/the-breakdown-nolus-vs-perpetual-swaps Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT In late August, Nolus upgraded its feature set through Proposal 144, allowing users to take short positions against assets. Strategies Explainers https://nolus.io/blog/revamping-nolus-chain-inflation-for-long-term-growth https://nolus.io/blog/revamping-nolus-chain-inflation-for-long-term-growth Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The NLS token serves as the backbone of the Nolus ecosystem, driving key operations such as gas fee payments on the Nolus chain, network Tokenomics Announcements https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-swag-capturing-defi-dynamics https://nolus.io/blog/nolus-swag-capturing-defi-dynamics Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT In crypto, SWAG is more than just merchandise — it’s an essential tool for shaping brand identity and building a sense of community. Culture