[GIP - 255] - USDC Invariant pool request for incentives in $GEAR

Summary

This proposal requests the DAO to allocate $7,500 worth of $GEAR as incentives for the USDC lending pool. The incentives aim to continue growing the pool, which has already surpassed $10M in TVL within one month across 4+ launches.

Falcon has committed $10,000 in additional incentives, making this a joint effort to reward liquidity providers and boost traction.

Motivation

The USDC pool has shown strong adoption and demonstrates significant potential for organic growth. Providing $GEAR incentives will:

• Reward early liquidity providers.
• Encourage further participation in the USDC pool.
• Complement Falcon’s $10K incentive contribution.
• Strengthen overall liquidity depth, improving borrowing and lending efficiency.

Specification

• Pool: USDC Lending Pool
• Incentive Token: $GEAR
• Amount: $7,500 (equivalent in $GEAR at time of distribution)
• Distribution Period: September 2025
• Mechanism: Direct allocation via Gearbox incentive module or DAO-approved smart contract.

Rationale / Justification

• Strong traction: The pool grew to $10M+ in TVL in only a month.
• Complementary incentives: Falcon contributes $10K, the $GEAR incentive adds additional alignment.
• Increased liquidity: Higher rewards attract new LPs and maintain current participants.

Proposal: Allocate $7,500 worth of $GEAR to the USDC lending pool as liquidity incentives for September 2025.