The Rollup Rollup TV: Stabled Up EP 3, YieldBasis Sale, Unchained NewToken
Oct 1, 2025
Joining the discussion are Michael Igorov, a DeFi whiz behind YieldBasis and Curve, and Laura Shin, a prominent crypto journalist and host of Unchained. They dive deep into the massive demand for YieldBasis's token, exploring innovative features like real yield options and community-focused economics. Michael also discusses adapting to Bitcoin's volatility and addressing safety in their rollout. Meanwhile, Laura shares her journey with creator tokens, examining monetization strategies and community feedback, making for a vibrant dialogue that interweaves finance and creativity.
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Token Enables Faster Growth
- YieldBasis captures Bitcoin volatility-based yield by removing AMM impermanent loss and earning fees without price exposure.
- Michael says tokens speed growth and bootstrap community when economics are aligned to real yield.
Locking Time Drives Durable Supply Sink
- Michael contrasts VE tokenomics and explains locks tie earning and voting power to time, which rapidly removes supply from circulation.
- He split token distribution so users choose either real yield or token rewards, preventing farming-and-dump behavior.
CRVUSD As A Liquidity Flywheel
- YieldBasis uses CRVUSD as the stable leg and routes swaps through it, increasing Curve fees and CRVUSD adoption.
- Michael expects the mechanism to create liquidity sinks and broaden Curve USD usage across venues.
