Balancer v3 protocol
Overview
Balancer v3 is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) protocol on Ethereum. It introduces a modular architecture with a unified liquidity layer, enabling customizable pool types (e.g., weighted, stable, boosted) and improved capital efficiency. The protocol allows liquidity providers to earn fees and swap fees while offering traders low-slippage swaps.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Balancer v3 connects to 9 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base.
Note: The November 2025 ~$128M Balancer exploit affected only Balancer V2 Composable Stable Pools; Balancer V3, which has a distinct architecture, was not affected. (as of 2026-07-15)
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 9 of 9 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 85% |
deployed_on | Arbitrum | 85% |
deployed_on | Base | 85% |
deployed_on | Polygon | 85% |
deployed_on | Optimism | 85% |
deployed_on | Avalanche | 85% |
deployed_on | Gnosis | 85% |
deployed_on | Fraxtal | 85% |
deployed_on | Mode | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Balancer v3?
Balancer v3 is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) protocol on Ethereum. It introduces a modular architecture with a unified liquidity layer, enabling customizable pool types such as weighted, stable, and boosted, and improved capital efficiency.
What chains is Balancer v3 deployed on?
Balancer v3 is deployed on Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Fraxtal, Ethereum, Mode, Polygon, and Gnosis.
What benefits does Balancer v3 offer to liquidity providers and traders?
Balancer v3 allows liquidity providers to earn fees and swap fees, while offering traders low-slippage swaps.
Sources
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