> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://news.hemi.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # LP Rewards, Relend Network, Q1 Insights, and More! - URL: https://news.hemi.xyz/rethinking-blockchain-security-btcfi-and-more-01d7b2a4f1896525/ - Published: 2025-03-24T13:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-05T21:16:24.000Z - Author: Hemi Labs # Hemi’s Insights on Q1 2025 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/54/c6/54c6f660-26c3-4ce3-8ea1-ea7e37a8cc90/content/images/2026/08/gmjz1zzaeaaufpx-jpeg-t-1742590155.jpg) Hemi recently joined[ CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more)’s[ Q1 Alpha Review](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/356409890/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), where Co-Founder [Jeff Garzik](https://x.com/jgarzik?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) shared insights alongside [Anthony Pompliano](https://x.com/APompliano?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) and [Will Clemente](https://x.com/WClementeIII?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). The discussion covered Q1 2025’s major moments, price action, and emerging trends in the crypto space. [Check out the conversation](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/356409890/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). --- # Powering Bitcoin DeFi with Stablecoin Liquidity ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/300b21af-7e56-4c6d-aa1f-d1952bdb93b5/Copy_of_Blog_Image_Template__Hemi_Logo_%2B_Partner_Logo_-_Horizontal____2_.png?t=1742590177) Hemi and [Relend Network](https://relend.network/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) are introducing rUSDC-hemi, a stablecoin designed to bring deep liquidity and financial stability to Bitcoin DeFi. Backed by lending market collateral and USDC, it unlocks scalable credit for Hemi’s ecosystem. Users can mint, borrow, and redeem rUSDC-hemi seamlessly, ensuring a reliable financial layer for Bitcoin DeFi. [More](https://hemi.xyz/blog/hemi-collaborates-with-relend-network-to-bring-stablecoin-liquidity-to-bitcoin-defi/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). --- # Hemi’s Take on Bitcoin Layer-2s In a recent [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) article, Hemi Co-Founder [Max Sanchez](https://x.com/MaxwellSanchezX?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) weighed in on the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Layer-2s, highlighting how the space is shifting from speculation to substance. While some early narratives have fizzled out, Max emphasized the importance of interoperability and purpose-built infrastructure to truly extend Bitcoin’s capabilities. [Read the article](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-narratives-nfts-layer2-restaking-hype-decline?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). --- # *Midweek with Max* Highlights ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/54/c6/54c6f660-26c3-4ce3-8ea1-ea7e37a8cc90/content/images/2026/08/group_427320639-t-1742590223.jpg) The [latest ](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-march-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more)[*Midweek with Max*](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-march-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more)[ session](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-march-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) kicked off with the first (regular-episode) ecosystem partner showcases: [Oku](http://oku.trade/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), a decentralized exchange aggregator, and [Artura](https://artura.finance/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), a DeFi super-app offering leveraged trading. The team provided important updates on [Hemi’s Mainnet launch](https://hemi.xyz/blog/hemi-launches-mainnet-with-over-50-ecosystem-partners/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), such as increased activity, liquidity deployment, and finalized points tracking. Max also discussed decentralization efforts, technical improvements, and upcoming events, while reminding the community about [PoP mining rewards](https://hemi.xyz/blog/how-to-pop-mine-on-the-hemi-mainnet/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) and the need to monitor Bitcoin transaction fees. [Watch the replay](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-march-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). --- # 8x Rewards for Liquidity Providers Hemi liquidity providers, this one's for you! Earn 8x boosted rewards when you provide liquidity on [Sushi](https://www.sushi.com/hemi/pool?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), [OKU](https://oku.trade/app/hemi/liquidity?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), [DODO](https://app.dodoex.io/pool?network=hemi&utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), and [Izumi](https://izumi.finance/trade/pools?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) for the following pairs: - hemiBTC / USDC.e - USDC.e / ETH - hemiBTC / ETH - vUSD / USDC Maximize your yield while supporting liquidity across key trading pairs. --- # Community Recap: AMAs, Roles & Memecoin For those of you who haven’t been able to keep up with the activity in our Discord, here’s a quick recap. We launched [the #economic-animals channel](https://discord.com/channels/1202677849887080508/1349489546269560852?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), where community members can discover exciting yield and LP opportunities across the Hemi Ecosystem. As you can see, our co-founder Jeff Garzik is a frequent visitor: ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdFSyXeBJ6cDXkykmZgFUyFYNG4SRIFpDULs9gbkYz_5-LwHweDLk6yon2a86ePIMixFv33arT6geYCv4pxjn8dwdQhtU8rN1hKuQmqLipPSpuFT-TI6qsN7U5rzVReXmp-2TpPNA?key=y3g4NKZH5gn_uxeS2iYSH7UT) In other news, our second mascot got an official name—meet Orami! 🎉 ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXftVwxylx5Kl16hcgWZLMJhnDJ6BC5sArja-WhQCxoqSmmUY6JnazpB9ehKSz6VkJ_KLI8ftLmz4M1kjwwf7OAO4HuXAWHoWxZ4zjHqjaCIlc85QSg0jR7UF_oAAxRBvPttzhWTlg?key=y3g4NKZH5gn_uxeS2iYSH7UT) The first batch of poses — eighteen total — are [available in five different skin tones](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hHaX6i%5FwTADTKHMZAFbkvsZW93teaZtU?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). Congrats to Discord user **foxstar**, a longtime community member and moderator, for winning the naming contest. He earned the Community Creative Role and some well-deserved Discord XP. At this point, he’s collecting roles like Thanos collects Infinity Stones. We had a special AMA with [@ThatHemiIntern](https://x.com/ThatHemiIntern?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more), which (after a brief X exile) turned into an impromptu MwM session. Then came a major surprise. Hemi Co-Founder [Jeff Garzik](https://x.com/jgarzik?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) issued a challenge: [create a meme coin on Hemi](https://discord.com/channels/1202677849887080508/1268189801572601967/1351929415277477908?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). In just nine minutes, **Pavlo Partola** delivered, launching the MAX coin and crushing the contest. Also announced: Attending MwM now [earns you double Discord XP](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1902319833439441229?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more)! Meanwhile, the Community Team and moderators are working on: - Finalizing the OG/Hemithic Role - Encouraging more fun and productive builds on Hemi mainnet - Adding perks to existing roles Also… Hemigos [are most certainly a crafty bunch…](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1902710465786220798?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) Stay tuned. There’s plenty more ahead. --- ## Dive Deeper Into Hemi 📖 Read through the [whitepaper](https://hemi.xyz/whitepaper?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) and [documentation](https://docs.hemi.xyz/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). 📰 Catch up on the [latest Hemi news](https://hemi.xyz/blog/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more). 🌱 Help [support and grow](https://points.absinthe.network/hemi?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=lp-rewards-relend-network-q1-insights-and-more) the Hemi community.