- Apple Farm Season 2 begins with $3M in rewards on Etherlink.
- Leader David Relkin claims enhanced partner participation.
- Expectations for increased TVL and user engagement.
Apple Farm Season 2 launched on Etherlink on July 24, 2025, offering over $3 million in rewards following a record-breaking first season.
The launch enhances Etherlink’s DeFi ecosystem, driving deeper user engagement and potentially increasing total value locked with new tokenomics and reward structures.
Apple Farm Season 2 has officially launched on Etherlink as of July 24, 2025. The new campaign proposes over $3 million in rewards, aimed at expanding Etherlink’s DeFi ecosystem and encouraging further user interaction.
David Relkin, a key figure in the initiative, leads efforts to enhance partner interactions. Nomadic Labs plays a significant role in supporting this development on Etherlink, a high-speed Layer 2 chain. “Season 2’s enhancements—such as increased partner participation and flexible reward mechanics—aim to build real, lasting value for the ecosystem,” said David Relkin, Head of DeFi, Nomadic Labs.
The initiative promises to increase Etherlink’s total value locked (TVL) by offering innovative reward mechanisms. The introduction of applXTZ, a reward token, along with incentivized activities, aims to deepen protocol engagement.
This strategy comprises new tokenomics and flexible reward systems, potentially affecting assets like XTZ, applXTZ, and DeFi protocols involving CURV and UNI. It seeks to attract liquidity amid enhanced participation.
Similar initiatives, like Layer 2 incentive programs, have led to increased on-chain activity in previous launches. This campaign draws parallels, potentially boosting overall platform engagement and protocol integration.
The anticipated impacts include broader liquidity distribution among participating protocols, with notable increases expected in TVL figures. Historical precedents suggest substantial inflows for protocols, showcasing significant potential for growth within the ecosystem.