Maxshot AI Cuts DeFi Execution Costs from 2% to Under 0.​1%

Hyperliquid has introduced **HIP-4**, enabling binary event contracts on sports, elections, and cultural moments. This positions the platform as a direct competitor to Polymarket in prediction markets. **Key differences:** - Hyperliquid reportedly offers fees up to **250x cheaper** than Polymarket in certain setups - Fees are primarily incurred at settlement rather than throughout the trade lifecycle - Platform brings existing liquidity infrastructure and trader trust from its perpetuals business Traders are exploring arbitrage opportunities between the two platforms, though liquidity constraints and differing market structures limit clean opportunities. Polymarket may respond with its rumored **POLY token**, which Growth Head Mustafa Al-Bassam recently hinted could launch soon. The token could provide stronger incentive mechanisms and user retention. The competition signals prediction markets are becoming a contested category, with platforms competing on execution quality, fees, and liquidity rather than just brand recognition.

Conflux Network continues its incentive program on Unitus Finance, distributing rewards to AxCNH users. **Key Details:** - **120,000 CFX** allocated for suppliers - **55,000 CFX** allocated for borrowers - Two-week distribution period starting May 8th - Available on [Unitus Finance](http://unitus.finance) Users can earn their share of CFX incentives by supplying or borrowing AxCNH on the platform. This marks a continuation of previous reward programs that ran in February.

**Key Updates from dForce's April Report:** - **MaxshotAI adds sUSDS support**: The AI-driven yield optimizer integrated Sky Money's yield stablecoin following recent DeFi market shifts - **Solana expansion hinted**: MaxshotAI teased upcoming developments on Solana, with details to be shared soon - **Conflux rewards continue**: Unitus Finance maintains incentives with 120,000 CFX for AxCNH suppliers and 55,000 CFX for borrowers over the next two weeks **USX Performance:** Circulating supply reached $126.31M, with 95% held by market participants, 3.2% in lending protocols, and 1.9% powering DEX trades. Distribution spans Arbitrum (89.6%), Optimism (8.6%), BSC (0.5%), and Ethereum (1.3%). dForce Swap accumulated $276.8M in volume for USX swaps with USDC, USDT, and DAI across supported chains. [Read full report](https://medium.com/dforcenet/dforce-ecosystem-report-april-2026-57a4fcf8ea2c)

**Key Updates from dForce's March Report:** - **USX Stablecoin Changes**: Following governance proposal DIP079, dForce disabled the USX Savings Rate (sUSX) to strengthen protocol risk management. USX maintains $126.31M in circulation, with 89.6% on Arbitrum. - **Conflux Rewards Continue**: Unitus Finance extends incentives with 120,000 CFX for AxCNH suppliers and 55,000 CFX for borrowers over the next two weeks. - **ETH CC 9 Attendance**: The team participated in discussions on x402, AI agents, and DeFi's future at the Cannes conference. - **Platform Metrics**: dForce Swap has processed $276.8M in accumulated volume across USX pairs. Maxshot AI continues expanding its vault offerings. USX liquidity remains concentrated on Layer 2 networks, with 95% held by market participants outside of DEX trading and lending pools.