Optimism's Community Marketplace Nears Launch

Velodrome reached **$9 billion in total volume** on OP Mainnet, marking significant growth across the Superchain ecosystem. **Key Highlights:** - $317M+ volume across the entire Superchain - $102M+ volume generated beyond OP Mainnet - $268K+ distributed in voting rewards to participants - Maintains #1 DEX position across 8 different chains **Performance Metrics:** - Velodrome demonstrates **6x more efficiency** than competitors - Top 10 pools beyond OP Mainnet show strong activity - Continued acceleration across the broader Superchain network **Recent Developments:** - New launch: $wstUSR token now available - Enhanced voting opportunities across Superchain - Optimized $ETH yield strategies on Unichain The milestone reflects Velodrome's position as the **central liquidity hub** for the Optimism Superchain, with consistent growth in both volume and user participation across multiple chains.

**ResolvLabs** has launched **wstUSR**, a wrapped version of their USR stablecoin, now available for trading and liquidity provision on the Soneium network. **Key Details:** - wstUSR pairs with USR for trading - Available on Soneium marketplace - Follows the August launch of the original USR stablecoin **Background:** USR originally launched on August 20th with trading pairs including USDC.e and wstUSR. The wrapped version extends functionality while maintaining the stablecoin's core utility. **Trading Options:** - Direct wstUSR/USR pairs - Liquidity pool participation - Integration with existing Soneium infrastructure This expansion builds on ResolvLabs' stablecoin ecosystem, offering users additional flexibility in their trading strategies.

Velodrome published its **2025 mid-year recap** highlighting major developments across the Superchain ecosystem. Key achievements include: - Launch of **Superswaps** feature - Expansion across multiple Superchain networks - Significant growth in trading volume and liquidity The report covers the protocol's progress in becoming the central trading hub for the Optimism ecosystem and its broader Superchain integration. [Read the full recap](https://medium.com/@VelodromeFi/velodrome-2025-mid-race-check-in-8bc37cb86310)

Velodrome, a major DEX protocol, has demonstrated significant growth in 2025: - Total volume reached **$9 Billion** in 2025, doubling from $4.5B in the previous year - Platform showed consistent growth on Ink Chain, surpassing $500M in volume - Notable milestone: Cumulative volume grew from $7B to $25B in 2024 (3.5x increase) The protocol continues to show strong momentum in the DeFi ecosystem, with substantial volume increases across different chains.

**Superswaps** has achieved significant milestones across the Superchain ecosystem: - Reached 500M volume on Ink Chain - Now live across multiple chains including OP Mainnet, Celo, Mode, Lisk, Fraxtal - Achieved 2nd highest volume increase in the Superchain **Key Features**: - Unified cross-chain UX - Pure onchain execution - No bots or relayers needed - MEV protection - Consolidated liquidity management **Integration Benefits**: - Single-app cross-chain swaps - No multiple transactions - No separate gas bridging - Open-source infrastructure *Technical documentation*: [Superswaps Docs](https://velodrome.finance/docs/superswaps)