dTWAP Brings Institutional Trading Strategy to DeFi Across 15+ DEXs

Orbs clarified that its Agentic platform isn't a pivot to AI trends, but rather an API layer built on existing infrastructure. **Key Points:** - Orbs protocols have been executing advanced DeFi orders for over 3 years - Orbs Agentic provides API access to the same infrastructure humans currently use - The platform enables AI agents to execute DeFi strategies across 8 chains - Features gasless transactions and oracle verification - Built on infrastructure that has processed $14B+ in on-chain volume The approach positions Orbs as execution infrastructure for autonomous agents rather than a new AI product. Agents can now access proven DeFi execution capabilities through a programmatic interface. [Learn more about Orbs Agentic](https://www.orbs.com/Introducing-Orbs-Agentic/)

**Gryps Finance is integrating Orbs Perpetual Hub** to bring institutional-grade perpetual trading to the Sei blockchain. The integration will roll out in phases and is powered by Orbs and Symm.io. **Key Details:** - Phased access launching soon on Sei network - Built on Orbs Perpetual Hub Ultra infrastructure - Provides full-stack solution including UI, smart contracts, and day-1 liquidity - Designed specifically for decentralized exchanges **Technical Background:** Orbs operates as a Layer 3 infrastructure that enhances EVM smart contract capabilities across Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions. The network uses Proof-of-Stake consensus with validators called "Guardians." The Perpetual Hub Ultra represents the next generation of Orbs' perpetual trading infrastructure, offering DEXs a complete package for launching sophisticated derivatives products. [Read full announcement](https://www.orbs.com/Gryps-Integrates-Orbs-Perpetual-Hub/)

Orbs wrapped up 2025 with significant achievements across its L3 infrastructure: **Key Metrics:** - 32 new protocol integrations completed - $5.1 billion in cumulative protocol volume - Record-high $ORBS staking participation levels **Context:** The year marked a focus on execution and scaling for Orbs' suite of DeFi protocols, including Liquidity Hub, Perpetual Hub, and advanced trading orders (dTWAP & dLIMIT). These L3 solutions continue bringing CeFi-level execution capabilities to decentralized exchanges. The network maintains its position as infrastructure for enhancing EVM smart contracts, operated by validators through Proof-of-Stake consensus. [Full details](https://www.orbs.com/Orbs-2025-Execution-at-Scale/)

**QuickSwap Perps on Base** has gained significant attention by reaching the front page of r/cryptocurrency, one of the largest crypto communities on Reddit. The perpetual trading platform is **powered by Orbs and Symm.io**, bringing advanced trading capabilities to the Base network. **Key highlights:** - Live AMA session currently running - Community can ask questions about trading points and strategies - Integration showcases collaboration between multiple protocols The front page visibility on r/cryptocurrency represents **major exposure** for the QuickSwap Perps platform, potentially attracting new users to Base-based trading. Users interested in learning more can participate in the ongoing AMA to understand platform mechanics and trading opportunities.

Orbs Network has partnered with Pear Protocol to launch a Bitcoin Dominance (BTCDOM) pair-trading competition. Key details: - Trading period: May 12-16, 2025 - Winner announced: May 17, 2025 - Prize pool: $500 - Platform: Pear Protocol How to participate: - Trade BTCDOM pairs (long or short) on Pear - Post PnL card with tags @pear_protocol and @orbs_network The competition showcases Pear Protocol's index pair trading capabilities while engaging the Orbs community in innovative trading strategies.