[Staking/Vault Optimization] Deactivation of Non-Profitable Vaults & Addition of New Yield Pools (TEMP CHECK)

Proposals
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Author: @LP17 – @BIMLabs
Date: 08/03/2026

Summary of the Proposal

This TEMP CHECK aims to gather community sentiment regarding the optimization of BIM Exchange staking vaults by:

  • Disabling several vaults that no longer generate yield

  • Adding new liquidity pools with higher returns

  • Improving DAO revenue generation

  • Preparing the staking ecosystem for the next phase of the BIM 2026 roadmap

Several current vaults no longer produce rewards to compound, which means they no longer generate value for the protocol or the DAO treasury.

If the community feedback is positive, a formal BIP will be submitted for Snapshot vote to approve implementation.

Context

BIM Exchange staking strategies were initially designed to compound rewards from external protocols.

However, some vaults currently:

  • Have no rewards remaining

  • Generate no compounding yield

  • Do not contribute to protocol revenue

Maintaining these vaults creates unnecessary complexity and does not benefit users or the DAO.

At the same time, new liquidity opportunities on Aerodrome and Base ecosystem pools currently offer significantly better returns.

This proposal aims to redirect liquidity toward productive strategies.

Pools Proposed for Deactivation

Compound

https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-base-usdc — compound base usdc
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-op-usdt — compound op usdt
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-op-eth — compound op eth
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-op-usdc — compound op usdc

Morpho (Seamless)

https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/morpho-seamless-usdc — morpho base usdc
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/morpho-seamless-weth — morpho base weth
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/morpho-seamless-cbbtc — morpho base cbbtc

Pools to Disable on March 31

The following vaults will remain active until the Zealy campaign ends (@Sebbich) , then be disabled on March 31:

https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-base-aero — compound base aero
https://staking.bim.finance/#/vault/compound-base-usds — compound base usds

New Pools Proposed

To replace inactive strategies, the following higher-yield liquidity pools are proposed:

WETH / msETH — 9.15%
https://aerodrome.finance/deposit?token0=0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006&token1=0x7ba6f01772924a82d9626c126347a28299e98c98&type=0&chain0=8453&chain1=8453&factory=0x420DD381b31aEf6683db6B902084cB0FFECe40Da

msUSD / USDC — 11.41%
https://aerodrome.finance/deposit?token0=0x526728dbc96689597f85ae4cd716d4f7fccbae9d&token1=0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913&type=0&chain0=8453&chain1=8453&factory=0x420DD381b31aEf6683db6B902084cB0FFECe40Da

These pools offer higher yields and better opportunities for compounding strategies.

Strategic Direction

Another important objective of this proposal is to shift part of the staking strategy from single-asset lending positions toward dual-asset liquidity pools.

Currently, many vaults rely on single asset lending strategies (USDC, USDT, USDS, etc.) that provide limited yield on external lending platforms.

By introducing dual-asset pools, BIM can:

  • Generate higher yields

  • Increase DAO revenue

  • Offer more attractive opportunities for users

This approach improves capital efficiency while maintaining diversification.

Alignment with the BIM 2026 Roadmap

The BIM 2026 roadmap clearly states that the ecosystem will expand toward two dedicated lending/borrowing platforms:

  1. A crypto lending/borrowing platform

  2. A Real World Asset (RWA) lending platform

When these platforms are deployed, single-asset lending strategies (USDC, USDT, USDS, etc.) will have significantly more relevance and utility within the BIM ecosystem itself.

At that stage, single-asset deposits will be integrated directly into BIM-native lending markets rather than external protocols.

Therefore, this proposal is also part of a progressive transition toward the future architecture of the BIM ecosystem.

Development Cost

The implementation cost is estimated at $800.

Development will be carried out by Noé Rouméas.

The funds (USDC) will be sourced from the ISUS wallet, generated from BIM sales on ApeBond.

Currently, 50% of the first ApeBond campaign has already been sold, providing additional resources for ecosystem development.

The development cost will be deducted from the overall treasury report.

User Impact

Once disabled:

  • The vaults will no longer appear in the staking interface

  • Users who deposited funds will still see the vaults in their dashboard

  • Users will be able to withdraw their funds safely at any time

No user funds will be locked or affected.

Strategic Rationale

This proposal aims to:

  • Improve protocol profitability

  • Remove inactive vaults

  • Redirect liquidity toward productive yield strategies

  • Increase DAO revenue

  • Prepare the staking infrastructure for the next phase of the BIM ecosystem

Next Steps

If this TEMP CHECK receives positive feedback, a formal BIP will be drafted and submitted for Snapshot vote, including:

  • Final technical implementation scope

  • Deployment timeline

  • Treasury transaction details

  • Vault migration procedures

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Very interesting direction for BIM Exchange to generate sustainable revenues. Let’s go for implementing this proposal!

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Hi @LP17,
Thanks for sharing this TEMP CHECK. After reviewing the proposal, here are my thoughts:

  1. Rationale & Strategic Alignment
    The rationale for deactivating non-profitable vaults is sound. Vaults that no longer generate yield or contribute to DAO revenue create unnecessary complexity and reduce capital efficiency. Redirecting liquidity to higher-yield dual-asset pools aligns well with the BIM 2026 roadmap, especially considering the upcoming crypto and RWA lending platforms. This transition from single-asset lending to dual-asset pools appears well-timed and strategically coherent.
  2. Proposed Deactivations
    Disabling inactive vaults such as Compound BASE-USDC/USDT/ETH and Morpho Seamless makes sense from both a risk and operational efficiency standpoint. Maintaining these low-yield or inactive strategies would dilute protocol profitability and user incentives. The March 31 timeline after the Zealy campaign also seems reasonable to minimize user disruption.
  3. New Pools & Yield Optimization
    Introducing the Aerodrome dual-asset pools (WETH/msETH — 9.15% and msUSD/USDC — 11.41%) is a positive move. Dual-asset pools should:
    Increase overall DAO revenue
    Enhance compounding opportunities for users
    Improve capital efficiency while maintaining portfolio diversification
    The yields proposed are competitive, and integrating them into the staking dashboard should encourage migration of liquidity from inactive vaults.
  4. User Safety & Impact
    It’s reassuring that user funds will remain safe and accessible, even after vault deactivation. Clear communication in the dashboard and migration instructions will be essential to maintain user trust.
  5. Development & Costs
    The $800 implementation cost seems minimal relative to the potential increase in DAO revenue. Funding from the ISUS wallet and ApeBond proceeds is transparent and reasonable.
  6. Suggestions / Considerations
    Consider providing a migration guide for users to shift their funds from old vaults to the new pools efficiently.
    It might be helpful to include projected revenue comparison (old vaults vs new pools) to quantify expected DAO gains.
    If possible, monitor initial liquidity and user adoption closely post-launch to adjust incentives if needed.
    Conclusion
    Overall, I support this optimization TEMP CHECK. Deactivating non-profitable vaults while introducing higher-yield dual-asset pools aligns with the long-term roadmap, improves protocol efficiency, and enhances user opportunities. Once community feedback is positive, moving forward with a formal BIP and Snapshot vote seems justified.
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Thank you for your support !

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Thank you for sharing this proposal.
In my opinion, removing vaults that no longer generate rewards is a good decision. If a vault does not produce yield, it does not help users or the DAO.
Adding new pools with better returns can make staking more useful and attractive for the community.
It is also good to see that users will still be able to withdraw their funds anytime. This is very important.
The plan to move toward more productive liquidity pools also seems aligned with the future direction of BIM Exchange and the 2026 roadmap.

Looking forward to it

Simply use BIM exchange

GISTER :writing_hand:

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Thank you for your support @Gister !

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