New Programs Launched in Partnership with Optimism and Chaos Labs
New Programs Launched in Partnership with Optimism and Chaos Labs
The Velodrome community has announced the launch of new programs in partnership with Optimism and Chaos Labs. Stay tuned for more updates!
ICYMI - We’re rolling out some new programs in partnership with @Optimism and @chaos_labs.
This program is now a part of our updated "Tour de OP" and goes live on Velodrome beginning February 22, 2024. Protocols incentivizing on Velodrome can now compete for 20,000 (~$75,000) in OP boosts for every incentive they offer. Juicing their programs on @Optimism.
Velodrome Liquidity Pool Rewards Update
Velodrome's latest Slipstream LP rewards show strong yields across multiple pairs: - ASTR-USDC.e offering ~571% APR - ASTR-WETH at ~417% APR - oUSDT-WETH yielding ~326% APR - USDT0-WBTC providing ~195% APR These rates reflect Velodrome's continued dominance as the primary DEX across 8 chains on the Optimism Superchain. Recent volume metrics show consistent growth, with cumulative trading reaching $31B and daily volumes regularly exceeding $100M.
Relay Contract Vulnerability Results in $250k Griefing Attack
A vulnerability in Relay's permissionless contract calls allowed griefing attacks during specific Wednesday time windows. The issue affected both OP Mainnet (~$80k) and Base (~$170k) networks. Key points: - User funds remained secure throughout - No smart contract exploitation occurred - Issue resolved via contract call permission updates - Affected partners notified The team will release a detailed incident report and continue coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Soneium ACS Rewards Distribution Goes Live
After a 100+ day campaign period, Soneium has begun distributing $ASTR rewards to participants of eligible Velodrome pools. - Rewards can be claimed at [ACS claim portal](https://acs.astar.network/) - Additional earning opportunities available through [incentivized pools](https://velodrome.finance/liquidity?filters=Soneium) *The ACS campaign was a collaboration between Astar Network and Soneium ecosystem to reward user engagement on Velodrome.*
Amplifi Rebrands to Earned Network, Integrates with Velodrome on Mode Network
**Earned Network** (formerly Amplifi) has announced a strategic integration with Velodrome to enhance DeFi capabilities on Mode Network. Key updates: - Automatic stablecoin swaps now available across various liquidity pools - Integration leverages Velodrome's unique on-chain data structure - AI Agent integration capabilities maintained post-rebrand The partnership aims to streamline DeFi operations and improve liquidity management on the Mode Network ecosystem. Learn more about the transformation at [@Earned_Network](https://twitter.com/Earned_Network)
Velodrome Maintains Market Leadership on Soneium
Velodrome continues its strong performance on Soneium, maintaining its position as the leading DEX platform. Recent highlights: - Achieved #1 DEX status with highest trading volume - Consistently outperforming all other DEXs combined - Sustained $30M+ weekly trading volume This follows a pattern of growth, with recent weeks showing more than double the average volume compared to previous months. *Trading metrics indicate sustained market dominance rather than temporary spike.*