🛡️ DEX Security Gets Real-Time

**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.

**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)

**Algebra achieves major milestone** by securing two spots in the top 10 most-forked DeFi protocols by Total Value Locked (TVL). **Key achievements:** - Ranked #7 and #10 among most-forked protocols - Powers **1.62% of $19B+ DEX liquidity** - Stands alongside established giants like Aave, Compound, and Uniswap **Protocol versions driving success:** - *Algebra V3*: 9th most popular fork with CLAMM technology - *Algebra Integral*: #13 overall with modular design This ranking represents significant growth from their previous position among the top 15 protocols, demonstrating **increasing adoption** of Algebra's concentrated liquidity solutions. The achievement positions Algebra as a **serious competitor** in the DEX space, with their adaptive fees and built-in farming features gaining traction across multiple implementations. [View full rankings](http://defillama.com/forks)

**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.