Gamma Strategies reopens deposits on Polygon PoS and zkEVM

QUICK token holders are voting on integrating MEV-X Homelander, a backrunning MEV internalization plugin, into QuickSwap. **Key Details:** - Voting period ends Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 PM UTC - Decision focuses on whether to adopt MEV-X's backrunning technology - Vote takes place on Snapshot governance platform **What This Means:** MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) internalization allows DEXs to capture value that would otherwise go to external searchers. Backrunning specifically targets trades that follow user transactions. [Cast your vote](https://snapshot.org/#/s:quickvote.eth/proposal/0x70c52144e61e0035eeba08ee74e7302a9e467d81d3938da990e37f4f0ad489c0)

KalqiX has officially launched its mainnet, marking a significant milestone for the decentralized finance ecosystem. **Key Development:** - QuickSwap integration is scheduled to follow soon - The partnership will bring CLOB (Central Limit Order Book) DEX technology to QuickSwap - This builds on the previously announced collaboration between the two platforms **What This Means:** The integration aims to enhance the DeFi trading experience by combining KalqiX's order book technology with QuickSwap's fast, low-cost trading infrastructure on Polygon. The mainnet launch represents the transition from testing to production-ready infrastructure for KalqiX.

QuickSwap executed another weekly buyback, purchasing **2.294 million QUICK tokens** and removing **0.2294% of the total supply** from circulation. **Recent buyback activity:** - Week of Jan 27: 2.294M QUICK (0.2294% of supply) - Week of Jan 20: 2.08M QUICK (0.208% of supply) - Week of Jan 13: 3.9M QUICK (0.3917% of supply) The DEX has maintained consistent buyback programs throughout early 2026, systematically reducing token supply. These buybacks use protocol revenue to purchase tokens from the open market, creating deflationary pressure on the QUICK token. The cumulative effect of these weekly buybacks represents a meaningful reduction in circulating supply over time, potentially benefiting existing token holders through increased scarcity.

**Web3 payments are gaining momentum** as a key narrative in the blockchain space. The industry is watching to see which companies will emerge as dominant forces in crypto payments. Key developments include: - Stablecoins leading the charge in blockchain payments - Major partnerships like Coinbase working with PayPal - Polygon actively pushing the payments narrative forward The space continues to evolve rapidly, with traditional finance companies increasingly exploring blockchain-based payment solutions. **What's next?** Industry experts will discuss the future of Web3 payments and identify potential market leaders. Join [The Aggregated Spaces Episode 141](https://x.com/i/spaces/1OyKAjNNXMOGb?s=20) on December 5 at 4:00 PM UTC for deeper insights into this developing narrative.

**QuickSwap and Voltrade have launched their trading competition series on Base**, starting with NAV Finance offering a **$3,500 prize pool in $NAV tokens**. **Competition Details:** - Trade $NAV tokens on QuickSwap to qualify - Competition runs until **December 13 at 12:00 PM UTC** - Total prize pool: $3,500 in $NAV tokens **How to Participate:** - Register on [Voltrade](https://voltrade.xyz/trading_competition/navfinance-x-quickswap) - Read competition rules in the official blog - Start trading $NAV on QuickSwap This marks the **first competition in QuickSwap's new Base trading series**, expanding the DEX's presence beyond Polygon to Coinbase's Layer 2 network. *Ready to compete? Register now and start trading to qualify for prizes.*