Magpie Protocol Joins Liquidity Hub as New Solver

**Orbs Network Establishes First Governance Layer** The Orbs protocol has introduced OIP-9, marking the official launch of the Orbs DAO and its first formal governance framework. This represents a significant step toward progressive decentralization for the network. **Key Developments:** - First formal governance layer now active for the Orbs DAO - Community-driven decision making for protocol revenue, token economics, network upgrades, and ecosystem grants - Builds on previous governance phase announced in April 2026 - Foundation for progressive decentralization of the network The governance structure allows ORBS token holders to participate in key protocol decisions through the DAO framework. This follows the network's evolution as a public blockchain infrastructure that enhances EVM smart contract capabilities. The Orbs protocol operates through a decentralized network of Proof-of-Stake validators called Guardians, with the ORBS token serving as the foundation for staking and network incentives. [Read full announcement](https://www.orbs.com/Establishing-the-Orbs-DAOs-First-Governance-Layer/)

**Orbs Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0 goes live** with its first integration partner, QuickSwap, marking a significant step forward for onchain perpetual futures trading. **What is Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0?** - A complete white-label perpetuals stack built entirely in-house by Orbs - Includes UI, oracle, hedger, liquidator, smart contracts, and Orbs L3 infrastructure - Enables projects to launch perpetual futures trading under their own brand **The QuickSwap Integration** - QuickSwap, a long-standing partner of Orbs protocols, is the first to adopt the platform - Brings CEX-level perpetuals functionality onchain - Requires no backend development or infrastructure setup **Key Features** - Instant liquidity without bootstrapping market makers - Real-time oracles and leverage capabilities - Zero infrastructure requirements for integrators This launch represents a milestone in making sophisticated perpetual futures trading accessible to decentralized exchanges. [Read the full announcement](https://www.orbs.com/QuickSwap-Adopts-Orbs-Perpetual-Hub-Ultra-2-0/)

**Enso Joins Orbs Ecosystem** Enso's routing engine has integrated with Orbs' Liquidity Hub, marking another expansion of the Orbs stack. This integration provides: - **Unified liquidity access** for solvers across decentralized finance protocols - **Improved trade execution** for end users - **Deeper liquidity pools** through consolidated DeFi resources This follows Ring Protocol's recent integration with Liquidity Hub in June, demonstrating Orbs' growing role in connecting DeFi infrastructure. The Liquidity Hub acts as a central point for aggregating liquidity sources, enabling more efficient routing and better pricing for traders. The integration leverages Orbs' Layer 3 infrastructure, which enhances EVM smart contract capabilities while working alongside existing Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions.

**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/)