New Incentives Alert in Velodrome Community
New Incentives Alert in Velodrome Community
Velodrome announces a new incentive program in partnership with Chaos Labs where projects offering incentives for $USDC pairs can receive boosts of 10k $OP.
New Incentives Alert 🚴 Starting today, our partnership with @chaoslabs goes live and projects can receive a slice of 10k $OP in boosts for every incentive they offer for $USDC pairs.
New Partnership Alert 🚴 Velodrome is partnering with @optimism and @chaoslabs to boost the adoption of @circle's native $USDC on OP Mainnet. Velodrome will be offering 10,000 $OP in voting incentive boosts to any protocols incentivizing native $USDC pairs. Details below. 👇
🛡️ Aerodrome sets July mainnet launch
Aerodrome has outlined its path to mainnet launch, scheduled for July 2026. The rollout plan includes: - Three rounds of security audits beginning this month - A bug bounty program following the audits - Mainnet deployment in July This follows a similar security-focused approach seen with Saturn, which recently completed three audits from Bail Security, Spearbit/Cantina, and Sigma Prime before updating its Immunefi bug bounty program. The structured timeline emphasizes thorough security review before going live on Optimism's network.
Ethereum Scales While App Layer Expands with Aero Launch
**Ethereum continues its scaling journey** while simultaneously expanding its application ecosystem. - The network is making progress on both infrastructure and user-facing applications - **Aero is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026** - This represents continued development in Ethereum's multi-layered approach The dual focus on scaling and app development shows Ethereum's comprehensive growth strategy beyond just transaction throughput improvements.
Velodrome Offers High-Yield LP Rewards on Ink Chain with Returns Up to 490%
**Velodrome Slipstream** is offering substantial liquidity provider rewards on Ink chain with three main pools: - **$USDT0 - $WETH**: ~490% APY - **$kBTC - $USDG**: ~435% APY - **$WETH - $kBTC**: ~212% APY Users can deposit directly on [@inkonchain](https://inkonchain.com) to start earning these yields immediately. These rates represent significant opportunities for liquidity providers looking to maximize returns on their crypto assets through automated market making. *Ready to explore high-yield DeFi opportunities? Check Velodrome's liquidity page for all available pools.*
🚀 Aero Upgrade Coming
**Velodrome & Aerodrome voters earned $200 million in rewards this year** - a significant milestone for decentralized exchange participants. **MetaDEX03 will upgrade Aero's economic engine** in Q2 2026, promising enhanced functionality for the trading platform. The announcement positions these developments as proof that **crypto can extend beyond gaming and speculation** into substantial economic utility. For detailed information: [Aero FAQ](https://paragraph.com/@aerodrome-foundation/aero-faq)
Velodrome and Aerodrome Communities Unite Under New r/Aero Subreddit
**Velodrome and Aerodrome communities are merging** under a new unified Reddit community as both protocols prepare for the upcoming Aero transition. **Key Changes:** - Old unofficial subreddit has been retired - New [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) community launched - Brings together users from both Velodrome & Aerodrome protocols **What This Means:** The consolidation reflects the protocols' evolution toward Aero next year, creating a single hub for community discussions and updates. **Join the new community** at [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) to stay connected with the latest developments.