Slipstream Volume Surpasses All Other AMM Pools on Optimism
Slipstream Volume Surpasses All Other AMM Pools on Optimism
馃殌 Slipstream Soars, Outpacing AMMs
In a significant milestone, the volume on Slipstream, the central trading and liquidity marketplace on Optimism, surpassed the combined volume of all other virtual and smart AMM pools just six weeks after its launch. This rapid growth and adoption demonstrates Slipstream's ability to service the liquidity needs of the Optimism ecosystem. Additionally, the overall volume on Optimism hit a new high of $208 million in the last epoch, the highest since the release of version 2, with Slipstream contributing significantly to this volume. The upcoming Superchain expansion is expected to further drive growth.
For the first time, last epoch's Slipstream volume surpassed the combined volume of all vAMM and sAMM pools - just 6 weeks after going live. This rapid growth and adoption shows just how quickly Slipstream is ramping up to service the liquidity needs of @Optimism.
Volume has been steadily increasing since the bear market lows and we hit a new high of $208m in volume last epoch, the highest since v2 release. Slipstream made a significant contribution to this week's volume and the upcoming Superchain expansion is still on the horizon.
Velodrome Hits $10B Volume Milestone on OP Mainnet
**Velodrome reaches major milestone** with $10B in volume year-to-date on OP Mainnet, averaging ~$1B per month with 25%+ year-over-year growth. **Key highlights:** - $13B+ total volume across the Superchain - Epoch 174 recap shows continued momentum - Soneium Season 2 Badge campaign ending soon (~1 week left) - Boosted rewards now available on Celo through SelfProtocol partnership **Technical improvements:** - Flashblocks live on OP Mainnet, reducing block times from 2 seconds to 250ms - Enhanced swap speeds complement existing 1-click transactions and cross-chain Superswaps **Upcoming opportunities:** - Optimized BTC yield strategies available - Bridge and LP options across multiple chains - November 12th marked as significant date Velodrome maintains its position as the #1 DEX across 8 chains in the Superchain ecosystem.
馃殌 Bitcoin yields soar
**Velodrome offers 177% APR** on the top Bitcoin pair ($WBTC-$USDC) on OP Mainnet, significantly outperforming competitors at 63% APR. **Key highlights:** - Nearly **3x higher yields** than competing platforms - $WBTC-$USDC remains the dominant BTC trading pair - Opportunity to optimize liquidity positioning Traders can bridge assets and provide liquidity on Velodrome to capture these enhanced returns on Bitcoin exposure.
AT&T Users Blocked from Velodrome Domain
**AT&T users are currently unable to access Velodrome's primary domain** due to blocking issues with web2 service providers. The Velodrome team is actively working on a fix with their service providers to restore normal access. **Workaround available:** - Affected users can access the platform through the decentralized mirror at [velo.drome.eth.limo](https://velo.drome.eth.limo/) - This mirror provides full functionality while the main domain issue is resolved The blocking appears to be an infrastructure issue rather than a security compromise, affecting only AT&T network users specifically.
Celo Offers Up to 29% Boosted Voter Rewards on USDT Trading Pairs
**Celo** is offering enhanced voter rewards across three major trading pairs: - **USDT-WETH**: ~29% rewards - **USDT-USDC**: ~24% rewards - **USDT-cUSD**: ~21% rewards **Requirements:** - Get verified with **@SelfProtocol** - Vote for eligible pools - Human verification required These boosted rewards represent a significant opportunity for liquidity providers on the Celo network to earn enhanced returns through governance participation.
Superswaps Enable One-Click Cross-Chain Trading on Superchain
**Superswaps** now allow users to swap tokens across different chains with just one click, streamlining cross-chain trading. Key developments: - **257M+ volume** recorded across the Superchain network - Deep-dive analysis available from Hyperlane - **Soneium Season 2 Badge** launching soon **VELO token locking** now available for earning rewards. Users can lock their tokens to start generating returns immediately. The **Epoch 173 recap** shows continued growth in cross-chain activity, with Superswaps offering significant advantages over traditional bridge solutions. [Learn more about Superswaps](link) and discover how one-click cross-chain swaps are changing DeFi trading.