PancakeSwap has unveiled its first-ever Initial Farm Offering (IFO) on the Arbitrum network, featuring Eigenpie, a popular Liquid Restaking Protocol on EigenLayer. This is a significant event in PancakeSwap’s multichain expansion strategy.
IFO Launch on Arbitrum
The new IFO will run from 10:15 AM UTC on September 24th, 2024, to 10:15 AM UTC on September 25th, 2024. This marks a significant step for PancakeSwap as it extends its popular IFO model to the Arbitrum network, following successful launches of Swap, Yield Farming, Prediction Markets, and Perpetual Trading.
Eigenpie and Its Features
Built on EigenLayer, Eigenpie represents an innovative approach in the DeFi space. It is a Liquid Restaking Protocol that enables users to restake their ETH or Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs). The restaked asset is used to validate other services while users maintain liquidity via a Liquid Restaking Token (LRT). The centerpiece of this IFO is the EGP token, which serves as Eigenpie’s native governance token. EGP allows its holders to participate in protocol governance, potentially earn rewards, and amplify their influence through vote-locked EGP (vlEGP).
IFO Participation Methods
Participation in the IFO will be accessible through two primary channels. The Basic IFO will be open to all CAKE holders. For those with veCAKE on the BNB Chain, a Public IFO will provide exclusive access with a reduced participation fee. Participants will need to lock CAKE to receive veCAKE, which they can then use to join the IFO.
The launch of the first IFO on Arbitrum underscores the importance of PancakeSwap's multichain expansion capabilities. The Eigenpie protocol provides new opportunities for users looking to participate in innovative DeFi projects.
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