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 $208m in volume last epoch, the highest since v2 release. Slipstream made a significant contribution to this week's volume and the upcoming Superchain expansion is still on the horizon.
Ethereum Scales While App Layer Expands with Aero Launch
**Ethereum continues its scaling journey** while simultaneously expanding its application ecosystem. - The network is making progress on both infrastructure and user-facing applications - **Aero is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026** - This represents continued development in Ethereum's multi-layered approach The dual focus on scaling and app development shows Ethereum's comprehensive growth strategy beyond just transaction throughput improvements.
Velodrome Offers High-Yield LP Rewards on Ink Chain with Returns Up to 490%
**Velodrome Slipstream** is offering substantial liquidity provider rewards on Ink chain with three main pools: - **$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.*
馃殌 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.
Velodrome Hits All-Time Volume High on Unichain with $167M
**Velodrome achieved record-breaking performance** in Epoch 182, with volumes on Unichain reaching all-time highs of $167M. Key metrics from the latest epoch: - **$343M+ total volume** across the Superchain - **$198M in volume** generated beyond OP Mainnet - **$217K distributed** in voting rewards to participants - Maintained **#1 DEX position** across 8 different chains The milestone pushed Velodrome's **year-to-date volume past $2B**, demonstrating sustained growth in the decentralized exchange space. This performance builds on previous efficiency gains, where Velodrome's top Unichain pool generated comparable volume to competitors using just 1% of their total value locked.