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Gauges

Driving Liquidity and Reward Distribution

What are Gauges in Blaze?

Gauges in Blaze are mechanisms that determine how liquidity incentives and rewards are distributed among different liquidity pools on the platform. They are a part of the broader DeFi ecosystem, often used in protocols to manage the allocation of emissions (i.e., new tokens minted or rewards generated) to various liquidity providers.

How Gauges Work in Blaze:

1. Voting Power Allocation:

  • Blaze uses a vote-escrowed token system, where users lock their $BLAZE tokens to receive $veBLAZE tokens. These $veBLAZE tokens represent the user’s voting power within the platform.

  • Users can then vote with their $veBLAZE tokens on specific gauges, indicating where they believe the liquidity incentives should be directed.

2. Gauge Voting:

  • Each liquidity pool on Blaze can have its own gauge. For example, there could be a gauge for the BLAZE/USDC pool.

  • By voting on a gauge, users influence the allocation of liquidity rewards to that specific pool. The more votes a gauge receives, the larger the share of emissions (rewards) it will distribute to liquidity providers in that pool.

3. Reward Distribution:

  • The rewards distributed to a liquidity pool are proportional to the votes its gauge receives. This means that pools with more voting support from $veBLAZE holders will attract more rewards, incentivizing liquidity provision in those pools.

  • This system ensures that the distribution of rewards is aligned with the interests of the Blaze community, as it reflects the collective preferences of $veBLAZE holders.

4. Flexibility and Incentives:

  • Gauges provide flexibility in how rewards are distributed. Projects or liquidity providers can lobby for votes to their gauge by offering bribes or additional incentives, which can further influence the allocation of $veBLAZE votes.

  • This creates a dynamic and competitive environment where different pools vie for community support, leading to efficient capital allocation across the platform.

Benefits of Gauges in Blaze:

  • Decentralized Decision-Making: Gauges empower the Blaze community by giving them a direct role in deciding how rewards are distributed. This democratizes the incentive structure and aligns it with the interests of the users.

  • Efficient Capital Allocation: By directing rewards to pools that receive the most votes, Blaze ensures that liquidity is allocated where it is most desired by the community, improving overall market efficiency.

  • Enhanced Engagement: The gauge system encourages active participation from $veBLAZE holders, as they can influence which pools receive more rewards, fostering a more engaged and invested community.

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