Rango Exchange Becomes Top Bridge Aggregator on Solana

**Tron gains momentum as destination chain** Rango reports Tron volumes hitting new year-to-date highs, driven by the network's high throughput, low transaction fees, and robust stablecoin infrastructure. **Key developments:** - MetaMask now supports Tron swaps powered by Rango's cross-chain technology - Users can execute swaps directly in-wallet with point-stacking rewards - Integration maintains self-custody throughout the swap process The partnership expands Tron's accessibility through MetaMask's user base while leveraging Rango's aggregation across 70+ blockchains. The integration focuses on transaction speed and security for cross-chain swaps involving Tron assets.

**dFlow has integrated with Rango's smart router** to enhance same-chain Solana swaps, adding a new competitor to the routing landscape. **Key developments:** - dFlow provides more competitive quotes and smoother transaction fills for Solana swaps - The integration brings access to tokenized markets alongside improved rates - Early metrics show dFlow capturing a notable portion of Solana routing paths on Rango The partnership allows users to execute Solana swaps through Rango's aggregator with zero dApp fees while benefiting from dFlow's infrastructure for spot and prediction market flows. This marks an expansion of routing options available to Solana users seeking optimal swap execution.

Rango Exchange has released an educational guide on identifying cryptocurrency scams through on-chain data analysis before funds are compromised. The guide covers detection methods for: - **Rug pull and liquidity provider risks** - identifying mint authority, blacklist functions, and LP token ownership patterns - **Fake trading volume** - spotting wash trading loops and artificial activity - **MEV and sandwich attacks** - recognizing predatory trading patterns - **Malicious token approvals** - detecting drainer contracts and spoofed tokens - **Bridge and minting fraud** - identifying impostor contracts and sybil attack patterns The resource provides practical checklists for tracing fund flows and verifying contract legitimacy. Users can access the full guide at [Rango Learn](https://rango.exchange/learn/web3-security/onchain-data-analysis-scams).

ITLX Wallet has launched a New Year Swap Party trading competition offering $20,000 in prizes. The 20-day challenge runs through their partnership with RangoSwap. **Key Details:** - No minimum trading volume required - Real-time automated leaderboard tracking - Top 100 wallets publicly visible in-wallet - Prizes available for both traders and referrers **Technical Integration:** ITLX Wallet uses [RangoSwap](https://rango.exchange) for cross-chain swaps and bridges. The integration provides: - Best-route pricing across chains - Self-custody functionality - One-click swaps for any asset on any chain - Millions in volume already processed The wallet supports secure EVM swaps with multiple routing alternatives. Users can participate by swapping tokens through the ITLX Wallet interface, with their progress automatically tracked on the public leaderboard. Full campaign details are available through [@itlx_defi](https://twitter.com/itlx_defi).

**Cross-chain DEX aggregator Rango maintained steady momentum in November** despite broader market downtrends affecting crypto trading volumes. The platform, which supports multiple blockchain ecosystems including: - EVM-based chains - ZK rollups - Cosmos ecosystem - Solana and UTXO networks **Key highlights:** - Sustained user activity during market volatility - Continued cross-chain bridge functionality - Platform resilience amid challenging conditions Rango's multi-chain approach appears to be providing stability as users seek efficient asset swapping routes across different blockchains. The platform's ability to find optimal trading paths may be particularly valuable during uncertain market periods. *This performance contrasts with November's general market weakness, suggesting growing adoption of cross-chain infrastructure.*