# Ideas Bank

**URL:** https://discourse.uma.xyz/c/ideas-bank/23.md

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## [About the Ideas Bank category](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/about-the-ideas-bank-category/154)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/about-the-ideas-bank-category/154 "2021-02-10T09:36:20Z")

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Got a cool idea for a synth to build on UMA, but need to figure out some technicalities? Post up here and get feedback and advice from our community.

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## [Proposal: Penalize Bad-Faith P4 ‘Too Early’ Votes to Prevent Resolution Abuse](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/proposal-penalize-bad-faith-p4-too-early-votes-to-prevent-resolution-abuse/2208)

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**Author:** [@anon3000](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/anon3000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/proposal-penalize-bad-faith-p4-too-early-votes-to-prevent-resolution-abuse/2208 "2025-06-28T00:50:25Z")

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:brain: Proposal to Improve UMA Resolution System: Penalize Misuse of P4 – “Too Early” :thread: TL;DR: The P4 – “Too Early” option is currently being abused to delay market resolution even when the conditions are clearly…

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## [\[Temp Check\] Proposal for UMAVision - Bridging the Governance Information Gap](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/temp-check-proposal-for-umavision-bridging-the-governance-information-gap/2184)

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**Author:** [@Aadarsh-PYOR](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Aadarsh-PYOR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/temp-check-proposal-for-umavision-bridging-the-governance-information-gap/2184 "2025-04-23T11:01:57Z")

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Proposed Initiative UMAVision is a biweekly content series designed to bridge the information gap between UMA governance forum activities and social media platforms where most community members are active. The initiative…

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## [Automated workflow for your Dao](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/automated-workflow-for-your-dao/2038)

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**Author:** [@como](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/como)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/automated-workflow-for-your-dao/2038 "2023-09-20T07:36:41Z")

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We are thrilled to introduce you to SyncVote, your trusted partner in achieving precision, speed, and autonomy in your operations. At the heart of SyncVote’s capabilities is its remarkable ability to execute tasks precis…

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## [Request for feedback: UMA-GYSR Delegator Pool Proposal](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/request-for-feedback-uma-gysr-delegator-pool-proposal/2016)

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**Author:** [@neondaemon](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/neondaemon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/request-for-feedback-uma-gysr-delegator-pool-proposal/2016 "2023-08-23T09:03:50Z")

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Name of Project: UMA-GYSR Delegator Pool Proposers: Deadcoin, Neondaemon, Pumpedlunch, Robbie (SuperUMAns) ; Devin (GYSR/Passage Labs); Bananachain (SuperUMAns, B Labs) Proposal Summary: To set up a UMA-GYSR pool wher…

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## [oSnap Integration Incentive Program](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/osnap-integration-incentive-program/2008)

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**Author:** [@Bitbool](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Bitbool)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/osnap-integration-incentive-program/2008 "2023-05-17T22:38:16Z")

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Introduction We propose an incentive program for driving DAO oSnap integrations. oSnap is a powerful tool to autonomously execute outcomes of Snapshot votes using UMA’s optimistic oracle. This proposal aims to structure …

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## [Twitter Drops](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/twitter-drops/2006)

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**Author:** [@dreamsofdefi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/dreamsofdefi)\
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**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/twitter-drops/2006 "2023-05-11T16:45:23Z")

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Introducing Twitter Drops UMA has developed a new concept for sending tokens to any Twitter account. “Twitter Drops” leverage oSnap to allow any Twitter user to claim tokens from a Safe multi-sig wallet, using UMA for v…

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## [API fetcher](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/api-fetcher/2005)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/api-fetcher/2005 "2023-05-11T13:16:52Z")

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A smart contract that allows users to fetch REST API’s from a contract with a number of functions allowingat least GET and POST by passing request params or json body. The contract uses the OOv3 to request/submit this o…

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## [Dockerized Off Chain Computation](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/dockerized-off-chain-computation/2004)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/dockerized-off-chain-computation/2004 "2023-05-11T13:14:47Z")

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A smart contract that allows users to run docker container images from the a docker hub or github project, allowing it to pass environment variables from the smart contract. Uses the OOv3 to request the job and return t…

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## [Optimistic Git Governor](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-git-governor/2003)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-git-governor/2003 "2023-05-11T13:11:16Z")

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UMA can decentralise a git project by allowing the protocol owning a project posts to a bond (and re-post it if needed) then contributors can submit PR’s by posting a bond too. PR’s would be voted in Snapshot and if app…

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## [Decentralized, Bonded News](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralized-bonded-news/1787)

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**Author:** [@korpi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/korpi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralized-bonded-news/1787 "2022-10-15T21:30:06Z")

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Problem: The current state of the media suffers from a significant amount of misinformation. The incentives for journalists are often not focused on reporting truth, but rather seeking clicks (i.e. the clickbait phenome…

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## [Optimistic Clearinghouse](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-clearinghouse/1819)

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**Author:** [@pemulis1](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/pemulis1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-clearinghouse/1819 "2022-09-30T20:20:18Z")

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This is a variation on some of the earlier ideas I shared here: An optimistic clearinghouse where users deposit a bond (e.g., 10 ETH or something), and the clearinghouse contract is on a chain with the UMA oracle stack.…

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## [Optimistic Market Maker](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-market-maker/1786)

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**Author:** [@pemulis1](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/pemulis1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-market-maker/1786 "2022-08-04T15:00:44Z")

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Some rough notes on a potential UMA use case, blending my ideas around an optimistic DEX and an optimistic paymaster into the same contract system. The Optimistic Market Maker is a smart contract system with pooled ETH …

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## [Optimistic Paymaster](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-paymaster/1785)

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**Author:** [@pemulis1](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/pemulis1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-paymaster/1785 "2022-08-02T17:02:43Z")

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You could use UMA to build an optimistic paymaster compliant with EIP 4337 and other paymaster systems. The idea here is that a paymaster could be loaded up with ETH to pay gas on users’ behalf, while taking their fee in…

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## [Web3 Crowdfunding platform](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/web3-crowdfunding-platform/1782)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/web3-crowdfunding-platform/1782 "2022-07-28T13:18:42Z")

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Outcome Finance’s KPI options allow funds to be released if a goal is met. One example of this kind of use for raising charitale donations was OneTree where funds were released depending on the number of retweets that a…

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## [Decentralised Anonymous Camping Trip Fund](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralised-anonymous-camping-trip-fund/1749)

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**Author:** [@SlowChimera](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/SlowChimera)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralised-anonymous-camping-trip-fund/1749 "2022-06-24T23:29:02Z")

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In the light of the overturning of Roe v Wade, we need a way to crowdsource funding for camping trips and associated medical expenses. UMA’s LSP contract could be used to mint tokens that could be used to fund the costs…

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## [Integrate KPI options with EPNS](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/integrate-kpi-options-with-epns/1748)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/integrate-kpi-options-with-epns/1748 "2022-06-22T23:33:36Z")

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Integrating KPI options with the Ethereum Push Notification Service would allow protocols to airdrop KPI options together with a message about how best to maximise their value. It could also be used to give updates to r…

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## [P2P Freelance dApp](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/p2p-freelance-dapp/1747)

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**Author:** [@G-0ne](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/G-0ne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/p2p-freelance-dapp/1747 "2022-06-21T12:40:04Z")

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Create a P2P Freelance Web3-native platform where an “employer” and “employee” can set their own price for work available or work wanted, link their respective wallets to a custom LSP contract that would pay out when com…

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## [Optimistic Dex](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-dex/1746)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/optimistic-dex/1746 "2022-06-16T14:02:43Z")

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Use UMA to build a zero-slippage gas-less optimistic DEX, where assets are swapped within a smart contract based on orders published by users, but bundled and executed on-chain by relayers. Like with Across Protocol, th…

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## [Decentralised wills](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralised-wills/1744)

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**Author:** [@SlowChimera](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/SlowChimera)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/decentralised-wills/1744 "2022-06-15T11:39:20Z")

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Sorting out a will where the deceased has crypto assets is a pain, especially if the executors are not familiar with crypto. UMA could be used to enforce your wishes after you pass by putting assets you wish to pass on …

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## [Establish token floor price guarentees using KPI options](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/establish-token-floor-price-guarentees-using-kpi-options/1745)

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**Author:** [@Mhairi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Mhairi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/establish-token-floor-price-guarentees-using-kpi-options/1745 "2022-06-15T12:11:46Z")

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You could use KPI options to provide a floor price guarantee for buyers of a new token during a token generation event. Token prices can be very spiky, especially in the weeks and months after a token generation event,…

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## [Meter KPI Asset Proposal](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/meter-kpi-asset-proposal/1585)

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**Author:** [@shanjiefengyi](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/shanjiefengyi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/meter-kpi-asset-proposal/1585 "2022-04-11T01:24:39Z")

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Foreword: Meter issued a bond token PASS worth 425w due to the hacking incident, but at present these tokens only rely on the verbal commitment of the Meter foundation as a guarantee, we think this is a very web2 behavio…

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## [UMA’s Partnership with Polygon Ecosystem DAO](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uma-s-partnership-with-polygon-ecosystem-dao/1400)

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**Author:** [@eaglelex](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/eaglelex)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uma-s-partnership-with-polygon-ecosystem-dao/1400 "2022-02-05T14:18:05Z")

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SUMMARY Polygon Ecosystem DAO (“EDAO”) has the aim of creating a decentralized community of people and projects willing to bring value to Polygon for the benefit of all its participants Polygon Foundation has funded th…

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## [UNISX - An approach to creating a synthetic UMA token that track the index value](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/unisx-an-approach-to-creating-a-synthetic-uma-token-that-track-the-index-value/1349)

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**Author:** [@binomfx](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/binomfx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/unisx-an-approach-to-creating-a-synthetic-uma-token-that-track-the-index-value/1349 "2021-10-05T10:56:18Z")

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It is supposed to create synthetic tokens, the price of which is tied to the values of various indexes which we develop and offer to users as financial instruments. The value of these indexes is calculated based on data…

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## [COVES-XX: Country-Oriented Volatility-Enhanced Strategies (via Synthetic Token)](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/coves-xx-country-oriented-volatility-enhanced-strategies-via-synthetic-token/1309)

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**Author:** [@Bryan-Novatero](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/Bryan-Novatero)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/coves-xx-country-oriented-volatility-enhanced-strategies-via-synthetic-token/1309 "2021-09-21T17:48:18Z")

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Hello! I went back to the lab after efforts toward getting uEASE off the ground fizzled out due to tech/potential community interest issues. I’m back with another synth strategy that, I believe, is even more relevant as …

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## [uSPY, uVIX and other... the synthetic tokens that track carefully selected exchange-traded assets](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uspy-uvix-and-other-the-synthetic-tokens-that-track-carefully-selected-exchange-traded-assets/1329)

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**Author:** [@binomfx](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/binomfx)\
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**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uspy-uvix-and-other-the-synthetic-tokens-that-track-carefully-selected-exchange-traded-assets/1329 "2021-09-12T20:13:54Z")

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We propose to create PERPETUAL synthetic tokens, the price of which is tied to the price of shares and indexes traded on stock exchanges. The choice of underlying assets will be determined by the possibilities of their …

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## [uVAX - An Employee Wellness Incentive Program](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uvax-an-employee-wellness-incentive-program/1338)

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**Author:** [@tomo](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/tomo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uvax-an-employee-wellness-incentive-program/1338 "2021-09-21T11:47:26Z")

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Could UMA be used to build an employee benefits program that incentivizes certain healthy behavior, such as an in-office team getting mostly vaccinated?

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## [rDAI-backed perpetuals tracking global and regional carbon indices -\> crypto/fiat liquidity pools](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/rdai-backed-perpetuals-tracking-global-and-regional-carbon-indices-crypto-fiat-liquidity-pools/1330)

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**Author:** [@EndymionJkb](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/EndymionJkb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/rdai-backed-perpetuals-tracking-global-and-regional-carbon-indices-crypto-fiat-liquidity-pools/1330 "2021-09-12T22:57:19Z")

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Confluence Analytics has released the first three optimized carbon indices (Global, Korea, Norway), which are risk-adjusted baskets that provide exposure to highly rated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) companies …

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## [uHAX: Decentralized insurance/hedge against DeFi hacks](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uhax-decentralized-insurance-hedge-against-defi-hacks/1325)

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**Author:** [@tomo](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/tomo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/uhax-decentralized-insurance-hedge-against-defi-hacks/1325 "2021-09-09T10:44:54Z")

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\#FreeIdeas Hacks on yield farming or other DeFi products have been rather common. But there are limited options in hedging against them. There are some insurance products but they come with all kinds of limitations. Yo…

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## [Ichi - oneUMA token Proposal](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/ichi-oneuma-token-proposal/1323)

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**Author:** [@GastonJM](https://discourse.uma.xyz/u/GastonJM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.uma.xyz/t/ichi-oneuma-token-proposal/1323 "2021-09-07T14:38:43Z")

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I have been encouraged to propose partnering with the ICHI DAO to create $oneUMA: A stablecoin to accelerate the growth of the $UMA economy. Why? $oneUMA will increase the value of the $UMA token and provide greater ec…

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