Intent-Based Bridging Adoption Grows with Rubic Leading Integration Efforts
Intent-Based Bridging Adoption Grows with Rubic Leading Integration Efforts
🌉 Bridge Wars Heat Up
Intent-based protocols are transforming DeFi with more efficient cross-chain operations. Key developments:
- 36% of non-toxic swapping volumes now route through intent protocols
- 30% of bridging volumes use intent-based interop solutions
- Rubic is accelerating adoption by aggregating Across Protocol and deBridge
- Integration with Coral by Squid Router coming soon
- ERC-7683 standard, co-authored by Across and Uniswap Labs, provides framework for cross-chain liquidity
The trend shows growing user preference for improved onchain experiences, particularly in swapping and bridging operations. HOT AMM on Valantis Labs demonstrates practical implementation, handling 20%+ of CoWSwap ETH-USDC daily volumes.
DeFAI Tokens See 30% Volume Surge as AI and DeFi Convergence Accelerates
The emerging DeFAI sector, combining DeFi and AI capabilities, is showing significant market activity with trading volumes up 30% today. Key developments: - AI-driven DeFi projects are increasingly launching tokens - Cross-chain trading available across Base, Solana, and Ethereum networks - Rubic platform enabling seamless DeFAI token swaps This follows February's trend where DeFAI began gaining traction for its potential to enhance DeFi efficiency through AI integration. *Trading available through [Rubic Exchange](https://app.rubic.exchange/)*
Wanchain Bridge Integration Coming to Rubic
Rubic's latest weekly update announces several key developments: - Integration with Wanchain bridge network in progress - Participation confirmed at TOKEN2049 conference - Joined major UniChain ecosystem campaign with 16 partners including Across Protocol, Stargate Finance, and Bungee Exchange Users can earn Layer3 Cubes by making cross-chain or on-chain swaps using Rubic's Best Rate Finder. [Read the full update](https://rubic.exchange/blog/rubic-weekly-report-05-08-2025/)
Rubic Integrates Wanchain Bridge for Enhanced Cross-Chain Swaps
Rubic has enhanced its Best Rate Finder by integrating Wanchain, a fully decentralized bridge solution. This integration enables more efficient cross-chain swaps for both stablecoins and native tokens. The supported networks include: - Ethereum - BNB Chain - Optimism - Polygon - Avalanche - Arbitrum - Metis - zkSync Era - Base - Linea Users can now enjoy **0% Rubic fees** on most swaps between these networks, making large-volume stablecoin transfers more cost-effective.
Monad Testnet Launch on Rubic via Izumi Finance
Rubic has launched early access to Monad testnet integration via Izumi Finance, offering users the opportunity to participate in on-chain swaps. Key features: - Direct faucet claims available on Rubic platform - Testnet app now live for early adopters - Potential rewards for early participants Additional promotion running until Feb 21, 2025: - Free Monad faucets available for qualified participants - Requirements include social media engagement - Fizen wallet address submission needed - Bio update with specific hashtags required *Early participation may lead to rewards for active users.*