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Building, Boosting, and Breakthroughs
Unlocking Smarter Data Access with SQD

Hemi and SQD are working together to make onchain data more accessible for developers building Bitcoin-aware applications. With SQD’s decentralized data layer, developers can query blockchain data across hundreds of networks and build faster, more flexible dApps on Hemi.
Earn More with Gearbox Lending on Hemi

Gearbox is now live on Hemi, bringing powerful lending and looping strategies to BTC-backed DeFi. Starting Monday, users can lend hemiBTC or USDC to earn yield plus daily Merkl rewards. This marks the first Gearbox integration with a programmable Bitcoin ecosystem—offering new ways to put your Bitcoin to work.
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Opportunities
Unlock Earnings with Spectra
Earn ~19% APY and boost your Hemi points:
✨ 10x points for YT holders
✨ 8x points for hemiBTC/bfBTC liquidity providers
New Merkl Rewards for Liquidity and Lending
Hemi is running a variety of Merkl campaigns with extra rewards for liquidity providers and lenders. Across SushiSwap V3, iZUMi, and Zerolend, here’s what’s live now:
Supply USDC.e on Zerolend — ~9% APR | ~$100/day in Merkl rewards
Provide liquidity to SushiSwap V3:
WETH–hemiBTC (0.3%) — ~2% APR | ~$66/day in Merkl rewards
hemiBTC–USDC.e (0.3%) — ~55% APR | ~$48/day in Merkl rewards
USDC.e–satUSD on (0.05%) — ~24% APR | ~$40/day in Merkl rewards
hemiBTC–satUSD on (0.3%) — 85% APR | ~$40/day in Merkl rewards
Provide liquidity to iZUMi:
WETH–USDC.e (0.3%) — ~31% APR | ~$100/day in Merkl rewards
Explore these opportunities and more on the platform as new campaigns go live.
Hemi Alliance: Season 2 Missions Are Here
New challenges await both newcomers and seasoned members.
✅ Tier 1: Share a tweet explaining why wrapping BTC is outdated thanks to Hemi’s native, trustless solution.
✅ Tier 2: Enter the Meme War by animating mascots to showcase why programmable BTC beats traditional BTC.
Complete missions, earn Alliance credits, and boost the Hemi community.
Boost Your Points with Hemi and 1delta
Earn extra 1delta points for the next four weeks by swapping or opening margin positions on 1delta using Hemi. Get triple points on swaps and five times points on margin trades through ZeroLend and LendOS. Share your activity on social for a chance to win up to 1,000 bonus points.
Yap for Hemi
The Hemi x Kaito Yap Market campaign is back with new rewards! Jump in to earn Kaito tokens, HEMI, exclusive NFT whitelist spots, and the chance to lead the conversation.
Boost Your Rewards with 8x Points on LPs
Add liquidity on Sushi, OKU, Izumi, or DODO and multiply your Hemi rewards by up to 8x. More liquidity means more points.
Midweek with Max: Engineering Updates and the Road to TGE

This week started with Midweek with Max, where the Hemi team shared updates on Testnet4 migration, the new PoP payout algorithm, and confirmed that tokenomics and the TGE are just around the corner.
Wondering how the Hemi token fits into a network that uses ETH for gas?
This clip explains its role in staking, governance, shared sequencing, and more.
— Hemi (@hemi_xyz)
4:05 PM • Jul 23, 2025
Later in the week, the Engineering AMA explored hVM’s role in handling Bitcoin data, upcoming indexing features, and how proof-of-proof keeps scaling simple and efficient. Both sessions offer essential insights into Hemi’s next steps and future potential.
Community Corner
This week brought some great community highlights. Hemiheads received updates that make the game more challenging, while the $HAIR Discord continues to host weekly games with prizes and giveaways. We also held two AMAs—Midweek with Max and the second Engineering AMA featuring key members of the Hemi Engineering Team. New missions launched for the Hemi Alliance, including Tier 1 and Tier 2, and the response has been fantastic.
Special shoutout to the 10 newest Hemigos who completed the Tier 2 mission and earned the title Memetic System Coordinators: Discord users @kubvil, @geranium, @Borisov93, @Idamkelz, @trillionx, @Kiteretsu, @pavelkos, @jinheek, @Fajrul_86, and @Tanggo.
Now, let’s dive into some memes and community art!

Credit: Divrayne

Credit: MrDollar
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