Bitcoin Ecosystem Expands Beyond Digital Gold
Bitcoin Ecosystem Expands Beyond Digital Gold
๐ Bitcoin's Not Just Gold Anymore
Bitcoin's ecosystem is evolving beyond its traditional role as digital gold, with significant developments in DeFi applications. The expansion includes new scaling solutions and an influx of builders entering the space.
Key developments:
- Growing DeFi infrastructure
- New scaling solutions deployment
- Increased builder participation
Join The Aggregated spaces on April 18, 3:00 PM UTC to learn more about these developments from leading projects and ecosystem experts. Join the discussion
Bitcoin is becoming much more than just digital gold ๐ช DeFi's growing across the Bitcoin ecosystem, from scaling solutions to new builders joining the party. Join tomorrow's The Aggregated ๐ spaces for more. ๐ Episode 109: April 18, 3:00 PM UTC x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLโฆ
QuickSwap Launches New SWCH-QUICK Liquidity Pool
QuickSwap has launched a new liquidity pool pairing SWCH and QUICK tokens on Polygon PoS network. The pool offers: - Combined APR of approximately 103% through LP and farming rewards - Easy one-click liquidity provision and farming - Integration with Polygon's low-fee infrastructure Access the pool directly through the [QuickSwap dApp](https://dapp.quickswap.exchange/pool) to start earning rewards.
QuickSwap Achieves Record Token Burns, Becomes Most Deflationary DEX
QuickSwap's native token $QUICK has reached a significant milestone in its tokenomics: - Total burned to date: **26,736,715 QUICK** - Current daily burn rate: **208,129 QUICK** - Daily emission rate: **195,650 QUICK** The protocol is now consistently burning more tokens than it emits, making it officially deflationary. This trend has been maintaining since early April 2025, with burn rates steadily exceeding emission rates. *Key metrics*: - Net daily reduction: ~12,479 QUICK - Monthly burn trend: Increasing - Sustainability: Ongoing positive burn-to-emit ratio
Finding The AggLayer After Using Hundreds of Siloed Chains
The blockchain ecosystem has evolved beyond isolated chains toward an interconnected network through **The AggLayer**. This architectural shift addresses key challenges: - **Fragmentation Issues**: Previous siloed chains created liquidity barriers and user experience friction - **Integration Benefits**: The AggLayer enables seamless cross-chain operations and unified liquidity pools - **Technical Progress**: Advanced bridging protocols and standardized messaging layers now connect previously isolated networks *Key Improvements*: - Reduced transaction costs - Enhanced capital efficiency - Simplified user experience - Greater market depth The transition marks a significant step toward a more cohesive blockchain infrastructure, though challenges around security and standardization remain.
QuickSwap Users on Soneium Receive Ecosystem Badge Airdrop
Soneium has completed the airdrop of Ecosystem Badges to qualifying QuickSwap users. The eligibility criteria included: - Minimum 10 swap or LP transactions - Activity period: March 7 - April 1, 2025 - Transactions executed on Soneium Mainnet via QuickSwap Eligible users can verify their status through: - [List of qualified addresses](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSQBz9aJQY_3MOe1dhNGrU0iPjw6KTCsUjznlEvmJFl8GfdPtZbjZMeggfdUO3vubNJPlNRVaj2DVFa/pubhtml) - [On-chain badge verification](https://soneium.blockscout.com/token/0x5C0221a8c3eB5956b70cDC572fA0F6C952274f1A) Badges have been automatically distributed to qualifying EVM wallet addresses.