Algebra Ecosystem Growth Report - March 2025

**Algebra-powered DEXs are making waves on DefiLlama's global rankings**, proving that infrastructure matters in DeFi. **Why Algebra DEXs stand out:** - **Higher capital efficiency** through concentrated liquidity—generating more volume and fees per dollar locked - **Modular architecture** enabling rapid upgrades and custom pool configurations - **One battle-tested codebase** powering 90+ exchanges across EVM chains The platform's approach demonstrates that **successful DEXs aren't accidents**—they're built on solid technical foundations. Algebra's concentrated liquidity model allows liquidity providers to earn more from less capital, while the modular design lets DEX teams iterate quickly without rebuilding from scratch. From [Blackhole](https://blackhole.fi) and [Camelot](https://camelot.exchange) to [THENA](https://thena.fi) and [QuickSwap](https://quickswap.exchange), Algebra's infrastructure is proving its value across multiple chains and use cases.

**Tempo mainnet is now live**, offering developers the opportunity to be among the first to deploy using Algebra's technology. **Key Features Available:** - Algebra Integral's modular DEX architecture - Concentrated liquidity for improved capital efficiency - Built-in farming capabilities - Gas optimization (up to 80% reduction vs Uni V3) - Customizable plugins for TWAP and limit orders Developers interested in deploying can access the integration form at [algebra.finance/form](http://algebra.finance/form/). This follows Algebra Integral's recent deployment powering BEAM DEX on Zeta blockchain, demonstrating the protocol's expanding multi-chain presence.

**Total Execution Cost (TEC)** matters more than fees alone when evaluating AMM performance. TEC combines three components: - **Gas costs** - dominate small trades (~$100), independent of trade size - **Swap fees** - drive costs for medium trades ($100-$5,000), constant percentage of value - **Price impact** - becomes critical for large trades (>$5,000), depends on liquidity depth Algebra Labs analyzed execution costs across trade sizes in a $1M liquidity pool with 0.2% fees and $0.02 gas. Results show each component dominates at different scales: For **small trades**, gas efficiency determines competitiveness. For **medium trades**, fee levels matter most when liquidity is similar. For **large trades**, deeper liquidity wins by minimizing price impact. DEX aggregators route order flow based on total execution cost optimization, not fees alone. This means AMM design must account for all three components to attract the right trade sizes. Algebra powers 90+ DEXes across EVM chains with concentrated liquidity and modular architecture. [Learn more](https://algebra.finance/)

**Algebra Finance** is promoting its streamlined integration process for decentralized exchanges, claiming developers can integrate in **days rather than months**. **Key Features:** - Next-generation DEX with concentrated liquidity on Polygon Network - Adaptive fees and built-in farming capabilities - Support for deflationary tokens - Multi-blockchain AMM development The platform is backed by a team with proven experience launching **MyWish** (smart contract builder across 9 blockchains) and **Rubic** (multi-chain swap protocol). Developers interested in quick deployment can access the integration form at [algebra.finance/form](http://algebra.finance/form).

DeFi has experienced massive growth, with total value locked (TVL) expanding from $300 million to over $130 billion. Algebra was highlighted in "The Complete Evolution of DeFi" research paper by Smartest, alongside major protocols including: - Uniswap - Aave - Curve Finance - GMX - dYdX - SushiSwap The comprehensive study examines how decentralized finance has developed over time. [Read the full paper](http://drive.google.com/file/d/1Od9P49vqS1izsV_8Sprj5jQRgDF8pqdN/view)