Algebra Climbs to #7 & #10 Among Most-Forked DeFi Protocols by TVL

**AethonSwap** has launched as the central liquidity hub for Monad blockchain, built by StellaSwap and powered by Algebra Integral. The new DEX combines: - **Concentrated Liquidity (CLAMM)** with ve(3,3) tokenomics - **Modular plugins** powered by Integral V4 - **Battle-tested infrastructure** for minimal slippage and maximum capital efficiency AethonSwap represents the next generation of DeFi on Monad, offering advanced trading features in a proven framework.

**Algebra Integral** and **Chainalysis** launched the **Safety Switch plugin** for decentralized exchanges. The plugin provides: - Real-time onchain threat detection - Automatic pool pausing during security incidents - Monitoring of AlgebraFactory and AlgebraPool - Full decentralization without requiring redeployments **Key benefits:** - Protects liquidity providers from potential threats - Enables proactive security measures - Maintains decentralized operations The Safety Switch represents a **modular approach** to DeFi security, allowing exchanges to respond instantly to vulnerabilities while keeping funds secure. [Watch demo video](https://medium.com/@crypto_algebra/the-safety-switch-plugin-defi-security-powered-by-algebra-integral-chainalysis-90f2e0001748)

**TrebleSwap brings native limit orders to Base** using Algebra Integral's modular plugin architecture. **Key Features:** - True onchain CLAMM limit orders that fill progressively as price crosses ranges - Gas-efficient and composable with existing pool features - No off-chain bots required - orders are transparent and atomic **Growth Metrics (Aug 4 - Oct 2):** - Total orders: **43 → 186** (+333%) - Fully filled orders: **18 → 74** (+311%) - Unique wallets: **20 → 53** (+165%) - USD notional: **$33.6k → $207.1k** (~6.2x growth) **Order Activity:** - USDC/TREB leads with 154 orders - Ticket sizes range from small tests to $41.5k - Activity spans WETH pairs and long-tail tokens **Why It Matters:** Users are choosing native, auditable limit orders over third-party execution. The modular design allows adding advanced features without liquidity migrations. [Learn more about implementation](https://medium.com/@crypto_algebra/trebleswap-brings-native-limit-orders-to-base-powered-by-algebra-integral-f0bfebc4287f)

**Chainalysis Hexagate** and **Algebra Integral** have launched the **Safety Switch plugin** - a modular security framework that allows DEXes to pause specific liquidity pools during potential attacks. **Key Features:** - **Real-time threat detection** through Hexagate monitoring - **Selective pool pausing** without affecting user fund withdrawals - **Role-based access**: Guards can pause pools, Admins can resume operations - **Low gas overhead**: Only ~14k additional gas per transaction **How it works:** 1. Hexagate detects suspicious activity 2. Automatically pauses affected pools via Safety Switch 3. DEX teams investigate and reactivate when safe **Pool Status Options:** - ENABLED: Normal operations - DISABLED: All operations stopped - BURN_ONLY: Only liquidity withdrawals allowed The plugin operates through Integral's modular architecture using hook points to intercept transactions. It provides **separation of powers** where security vendors act as watchers while DEX teams retain ultimate control. **Benefits:** - Proactive threat response before exploits occur - Maintains decentralization while adding security - Users can always withdraw funds during pauses - Available to all DEXes using Algebra Integral without redeployment This represents a significant advancement in DeFi security, moving from reactive post-exploit responses to proactive threat prevention.