🔄 Aerodrome Velodrome Merge Creates Cross-Chain DEX
🔄 Aerodrome Velodrome Merge Creates Cross-Chain DEX
🔄 Major DEX Merger
Major DEX consolidation underway as Aerodrome and Velodrome announce their merger into a unified platform.
Multi-chain expansion planned across:
- Ethereum mainnet
- Arc blockchain
- Syndicate network
The new exchange will be powered by MetaDEX03 technology and operate under a simplified brand name.
This merger represents a significant shift in DeFi infrastructure, combining two major trading platforms into a single cross-chain solution. The integration aims to provide seamless liquidity across multiple networks.
Full details on the new platform name and launch timeline expected soon.
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🚴 Tea Protocol Joins Superchain as Velodrome Expands Multi-Chain DEX Operations
**Velodrome is launching on Tea**, the new L2 from Tea Protocol designed as Ethereum's open source layer. **Tea's Mission:** - Enhance open-source software sustainability - Restructure software incentives - Create secure OSS supply chains - Deliver modern onchain app UX **Coming Features:** - Vote on OP Mainnet for Tea pools - Bridge xVELO to Tea LPs - Deposit voter incentives across networks - Claim rewards on Tea - Access Slipstream CL **Launch Details:** - 2M veVELO locked - 1M allocated for incentives - Emissions directed to key pools - Boosted liquidity on Velodrome This expansion continues Velodrome's **Superchain growth strategy**, following their 1M OP grant to deepen TVL across the Optimism ecosystem.
Superswaps Enable One-Click Cross-Chain Trading on Superchain
**Superswaps** now allow users to swap tokens across different chains with just one click, streamlining cross-chain trading. Key developments: - **257M+ volume** recorded across the Superchain network - Deep-dive analysis available from Hyperlane - **Soneium Season 2 Badge** launching soon **VELO token locking** now available for earning rewards. Users can lock their tokens to start generating returns immediately. The **Epoch 173 recap** shows continued growth in cross-chain activity, with Superswaps offering significant advantages over traditional bridge solutions. [Learn more about Superswaps](link) and discover how one-click cross-chain swaps are changing DeFi trading.
Velodrome Releases 2025 Mid-Year Performance Report
Velodrome published its **2025 mid-year recap** highlighting major developments across the Superchain ecosystem. Key achievements include: - Launch of **Superswaps** feature - Expansion across multiple Superchain networks - Significant growth in trading volume and liquidity The report covers the protocol's progress in becoming the central trading hub for the Optimism ecosystem and its broader Superchain integration. [Read the full recap](https://medium.com/@VelodromeFi/velodrome-2025-mid-race-check-in-8bc37cb86310)
Velodrome Trading Volume Doubles in 2025
Velodrome, a major DEX protocol, has demonstrated significant growth in 2025: - Total volume reached **$9 Billion** in 2025, doubling from $4.5B in the previous year - Platform showed consistent growth on Ink Chain, surpassing $500M in volume - Notable milestone: Cumulative volume grew from $7B to $25B in 2024 (3.5x increase) The protocol continues to show strong momentum in the DeFi ecosystem, with substantial volume increases across different chains.