# General Chat **URL:** https://forum.balancer.fi/c/general-chat/10.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.balancer.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.balancer.fi/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Enhancing Security Against DeFi Front-End Attacks](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/enhancing-security-against-defi-front-end-attacks/5552)
**Author:** [@WhiteHatDegen](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/WhiteHatDegen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/enhancing-security-against-defi-front-end-attacks/5552 "2024-02-07T16:54:59Z")
TLDR: Over the last 6 months the number of Front-End Attacks increased Users lost money because they interacted with malicious smart contracts We propose a system of linking DApp URLs to a list of owner verified smart … --- ## [What is Gauge and what is its purpose?](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/what-is-gauge-and-what-is-its-purpose/5545)
**Author:** [@typicalHuman](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/typicalHuman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/what-is-gauge-and-what-is-its-purpose/5545 "2024-02-05T18:16:06Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently trying to learn the balancer protocol in depth and I haven’t found any explanation of what a “gauge” is and what its purpose is. Could you please give me an explanation or a link to it? Because… --- ## [Karpatkey 2023 Review of the Balancer Treasury](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/karpatkey-2023-review-of-the-balancer-treasury/5531)
**Author:** [@kpk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/kpk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/karpatkey-2023-review-of-the-balancer-treasury/5531 "2024-01-30T18:46:51Z")
Under BIP-103, karpatkey has been appointed as the Balancer DAO’s treasury management partner, tasked with executing yield-generating strategies, managing risks, and providing comprehensive reports. However, karpatkey’s… --- ## [“My liquidity amount” visible but pool balance is 0](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/my-liquidity-amount-visible-but-pool-balance-is-0/5521)
**Author:** [@0311marty](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/0311marty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/my-liquidity-amount-visible-but-pool-balance-is-0/5521 "2024-01-22T21:20:40Z")
Hey guys, I was checking on assets and noticed my pool balance and portfolio are listed as $0.00 but the amount I provided in liquidity is up to date. EtherFi points have also stopped so I’m not sure what’s going on. Was… --- ## [Request: Feedback on which forum features matter most](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/request-feedback-on-which-forum-features-matter-most/5478)
**Author:** [@skyfoxx](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/skyfoxx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/request-feedback-on-which-forum-features-matter-most/5478 "2024-01-11T05:37:24Z")
I am a UX researcher looking into the tooling that DAOs use for operations and decision making. Specifically, looking into what DAOs love about Discourse (the forum of choice) and what could be improved. :thinking: I ha… --- ## [Balancer DAO Q4 2023 Financial Report and Yearly Outlook](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-q4-2023-financial-report-and-yearly-outlook/5471)
**Author:** [@Xeonus](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Xeonus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-q4-2023-financial-report-and-yearly-outlook/5471 "2023-12-19T17:48:26Z")
Authors: @Xeonus, @0xDanko As the upcoming voting round is focused on funding proposals for several SPs, we took the opportunity to compile a short overview of the DAO financials so that stakeholders can assess the DAO … --- ## [\[BIP-442\] Permissions Preset Update Request #2](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-442-permissions-preset-update-request-2/5209)
**Author:** [@kpk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/kpk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-442-permissions-preset-update-request-2/5209 "2023-11-28T15:36:08Z")
PR with Payload https://github.com/BalancerMaxis/multisig-ops/pull/528 Abstract This proposal introduces additional actions and strategies to the portion of the treasury managed by karpatkey (as per BIP-103), aiming to … --- ## [Is it possible to blacklist transactions?](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/is-it-possible-to-blacklist-transactions/4905)
**Author:** [@hholk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/hholk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/is-it-possible-to-blacklist-transactions/4905 "2023-11-26T01:35:27Z")
I got scamed: That is the money from me: Is it possible to block something like this? --- ## [Staying on top of what's happening in the Balancer ecosystem](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/staying-on-top-of-whats-happening-in-the-balancer-ecosystem/5354)
**Author:** [@daveytea](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/daveytea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/staying-on-top-of-whats-happening-in-the-balancer-ecosystem/5354 "2023-11-20T15:48:48Z")
Hi there! I’ve created a tool to help people stay informed across web3, including the Balancer ecosystem. It aggregates, then summarises (using an LLM) the content, and prioritises it into a type of newsfeed. You can se… --- ## [LPs and devs, I will show you the world’s first crypto hack blocking system](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/lps-and-devs-i-will-show-you-the-world-s-first-crypto-hack-blocking-system/5350)
**Author:** [@roxyli](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/roxyli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/lps-and-devs-i-will-show-you-the-world-s-first-crypto-hack-blocking-system/5350 "2023-11-19T14:01:14Z")
:mechanical\_arm: BlockSec is thrilled to announce the launch of Phalcon Block, the world’s first crypto hack blocking system! We welcome you to book a demo at our website. You must be wondering: what is Phalcon Block? H… --- ## [\[BIP-473\] Permissions Preset Update Request #2 (Revised version of BIP-442)](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-473-permissions-preset-update-request-2-revised-version-of-bip-442/5281)
**Author:** [@kpk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/kpk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-473-permissions-preset-update-request-2-revised-version-of-bip-442/5281 "2023-11-15T13:08:03Z")
PR with Payload Abstract In this revised iteration of BIP-442, we’ve made a significant adjustment by excluding all Cow Protocol permissions from the preset. This decision arises from a recent protocol update, which re… --- ## [Crypto loan for mining](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/crypto-loan-for-mining/5333)
**Author:** [@oliviaheinonen](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/oliviaheinonen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/crypto-loan-for-mining/5333 "2023-11-13T23:06:04Z")
I’ve been exploring the idea of using crypto loan service to leverage my digital assets. Before diving in, I wanted to gather some insights from the community. Has anyone here used CoinRabbit for a crypto loan? How was y… --- ## [Let's bring Balancer technology to MakerDao](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/lets-bring-balancer-technology-to-makerdao/5227)
**Author:** [@Jadmat](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Jadmat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/lets-bring-balancer-technology-to-makerdao/5227 "2023-10-25T13:50:27Z")
I am working on a set of proposals about some MakerDao modules, these changes include Balancer technology (VE8020), I invite you to read the posts, give your feedback, improve the idea, make a better explanation, or any … --- ## [Balancer DAO Q3 Financial Report and Year 2/3 Funding Impact Analysis](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-q3-financial-report-and-year-2-3-funding-impact-analysis/5279)
**Author:** [@Xeonus](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Xeonus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-q3-financial-report-and-year-2-3-funding-impact-analysis/5279 "2023-10-24T21:22:43Z")
Authors: @Xeonus, @0xDanko and @Tristan345 The financial impact of SP spendings vs income to the DAO are crucial parameters to keep track of. It allows us to assess the health of the DAO financials and underlying econom… --- ## [Flashloan, FlashSwaps and Arbitrage](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/flashloan-flashswaps-and-arbitrage/5257)
**Author:** [@ozazel1](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/ozazel1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/flashloan-flashswaps-and-arbitrage/5257 "2023-10-15T18:05:36Z")
How do find the price differences for assets in the pools and interact with the vault to take advantage for vault arbitrage opportunity’s aka an internal flashswap like mentioned in the docs?? and is it possible to find … --- ## [How to swap or unwrap waWMATIC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/how-to-swap-or-unwrap-wawmatic/5168)
**Author:** [@pix-matic](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/pix-matic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/how-to-swap-or-unwrap-wawmatic/5168 "2023-10-15T13:03:45Z")
Hello. I recently participated in the “StMATIC/Boosted Aave V3 WMATIC” pool and I unstaked all my funds. However, I’ve encountered an issue I could use some assistance with. After the unstake, I found have some waWMATI… --- ## [BAL listed on the earning aggregator Criffy](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bal-listed-on-the-earning-aggregator-criffy/5216)
**Author:** [@Criffy](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Criffy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bal-listed-on-the-earning-aggregator-criffy/5216 "2023-09-25T07:57:12Z")
Hello Balancer community! We are pleased to announce that BAL earning offers have appeared on the Criffy aggregator. Over time, there will be more offers, but for now you can see the following: Savings: … --- ## [Vulnerability found in some pools](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/vulnerability-found-in-some-pools/5102)
**Author:** [@endymionjkb](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/endymionjkb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/vulnerability-found-in-some-pools/5102 "2023-08-28T14:04:33Z")
Balancer Labs received a report of a critical vulnerability affecting a number of pools. We were able to mitigate over 80% of these; the remaining funds at risk represent about 4% of Balancer TVL. As of the writing of t… --- ## [Balancer DAO H1 2023 Review](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-h1-2023-review/5148)
**Author:** [@kpk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/kpk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/balancer-dao-h1-2023-review/5148 "2023-08-30T14:21:24Z")
Following BIP-103, karpatkey has been appointed as Balancer DAO’s treasury management partner. Our responsibilities encompass yield-generating strategy execution, risk management, and periodic reporting. However, our col… --- ## [Org Chart Request](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/org-chart-request/4995)
**Author:** [@John\_TV\_Locke](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/John_TV_Locke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/org-chart-request/4995 "2023-08-17T15:41:58Z")
Hopefully a small one and if this already exists then even better, but as we go through funding and think about how the different SPs interact it would be very helpful to have an org chart for the DAO. A view of which SP… --- ## [Looking for some help with unstaking](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/looking-for-some-help-with-unstaking/5059)
**Author:** [@binx4914](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/binx4914)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/looking-for-some-help-with-unstaking/5059 "2023-08-09T13:50:10Z")
Hi, each time I try to unstake I get a message “Transaction failed”. I’m using plenty of gas. I can’t figure this out. Is there any way to get information about why the transaction is failing, or to get some help with… --- ## [\[BIP-395\] Delegate AAVE/stkAAVE to TokenLogic](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-395-delegate-aave-stkaave-to-tokenlogic/5042)
**Author:** [@TokenLogic](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/TokenLogic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-395-delegate-aave-stkaave-to-tokenlogic/5042 "2023-08-03T11:26:47Z")
PR with Payload https://github.com/BalancerMaxis/multisig-ops/pull/432 title: \[BIP-XXX\] Delegate AAVE/stkAAVE to TokenLogic author: TokenLogic created: 2023-07-31 Summary This publication supports redirecting the A… --- ## [Help out a n00b](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/help-out-a-n00b/5040)
**Author:** [@anomanderp](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/anomanderp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/help-out-a-n00b/5040 "2023-07-31T19:20:27Z")
Hi there! I’ve just started my journey into DeFi and would like some help. I’ve participated in a liquidity pool on Balancer. Can someone help me understand how would I get my share of fees from the pool? For example are… --- ## [Deduct a proper Amplification parameter based on target slippage?](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/deduct-a-proper-amplification-parameter-based-on-target-slippage/5038)
**Author:** [@playerone2019](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/playerone2019)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/deduct-a-proper-amplification-parameter-based-on-target-slippage/5038 "2023-07-30T18:14:38Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a pool for synthetic assets eg, A and xA (a synthetic of A). Due to a specific redemption mechanism of xA, I am trying to set it up so that there would be a price slippage of 0.5% (so 1 A \> … --- ## [\[BIP-370\] Reallocate bb-a-USD Protocol Fees to GHO/bb-a-USD Fees](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-370-reallocate-bb-a-usd-protocol-fees-to-gho-bb-a-usd-fees/4969)
**Author:** [@TokenLogic](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/TokenLogic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-370-reallocate-bb-a-usd-protocol-fees-to-gho-bb-a-usd-fees/4969 "2023-07-19T18:04:18Z")
title: \[BIP-XXX\] Reallocate bb-a-USD Protocol Fees to GHO/bb-a-USD Fees author: @TokenLogic created: 2023-07-11 Summary This publication presents the Balancer community an opportunity to bootstrap the GHO/bb-a-USD p… --- ## [\[BIP-332\] Reallocate wstETH/wETH Protocol Fees](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-332-reallocate-wsteth-weth-protocol-fees/4845)
**Author:** [@Llama](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Llama)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-332-reallocate-wsteth-weth-protocol-fees/4845 "2023-07-13T17:25:36Z")
title: \[BIP-XX\] Reallocate wstETH/wETH Protocol Fees author: @Llamaxyz - TokenLogic created: 2023-06-06 Summary This publication presents the Balancer community an opportunity to bootstrap the wstETH/bb-a-wETH pool … --- ## [\[BIP - XXX\] Approve the smBPT gauges for the Aave SM](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-xxx-approve-the-smbpt-gauges-for-the-aave-sm/4949)
**Author:** [@Llama](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/Llama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/bip-xxx-approve-the-smbpt-gauges-for-the-aave-sm/4949 "2023-07-05T21:02:00Z")
title: \[BIP - XXX\] Approve the smBPT gauges for the Aave SM shortDescription: Sentiment check to support creation of smBPT gauges to support Aave’s Safety Module integrating the Balancer ecosystem. author: @Llama, @To… --- ## [Karpatkey’s Weekly Report on BalancerDAO Farms](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/karpatkey-s-weekly-report-on-balancerdao-farms/4386)
**Author:** [@santinomics](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/santinomics)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/karpatkey-s-weekly-report-on-balancerdao-farms/4386 "2023-07-03T17:16:38Z")
Hello Balancer Community, We’re excited to announce the launch of the reporting section for the portion of the treasury managed by karpatkey. This section will provide you with information on the yield-generating strate… --- ## [A Step Towards Improved Financial Reporting: New Monthly Report](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/a-step-towards-improved-financial-reporting-new-monthly-report/4940)
**Author:** [@kpk](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/kpk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/a-step-towards-improved-financial-reporting-new-monthly-report/4940 "2023-07-03T17:15:02Z")
Starting from July 2023, we are switching to monthly reporting for all DAOs we collaborate with, including Balancer. These reports will be conveniently delivered in a web format on the 10th of the following month. For in… --- ## [Web3 Innovation Fellowship Online Roundtable](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/web3-innovation-fellowship-online-roundtable/4939)
**Author:** [@NIK](https://forum.balancer.fi/u/NIK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.balancer.fi/t/web3-innovation-fellowship-online-roundtable/4939 "2023-07-03T16:22:11Z")
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