Thales benefits from Velodrome's liquidity acquisition and flywheel
Thales benefits from Velodrome's liquidity acquisition and flywheel
Thales protocol achieved powerful results by utilizing voter incentives, Protocol Owned Liquidity (POL), and Protocol Owned Votepower (POV) strategies on Velodrome. They directed $16.9K in VELO to their pools with just $3.8K in THALES, acquiring $410 of TVL for every $1 in incentives - 2.75x more effective than Uniswap. Thales' voting power now earns more LP rewards per week than their incentives budget. Velodrome's acquisition of $veVELO as POV allows protocols to move away from incentivizing in their native tokens.
Our friends at @thalesmarket experienced the impact of Velodrome's liquidity acquisition and flywheel firsthand! 🚴♀️ We've crunched the numbers for the epoch ending Nov. 16th - and the results speak volumes. Let's dive in and explore the insights.
Today is the last day of the public govNFT races, a reminder to get your locks in to qualify for the final round and the final bonus. The program has been a massive success and will continue for select protocols through early next year. Read more below.👇
The govNFT Race concludes on November 22nd, marking the end of the Races. Additionally, 50k extra govNFTs will be available to those who locked the most across all three Races! 🏁 More info here on the govNFT Race: medium.com/@VelodromeFi/v…
Velodrome just had its highest swap fee epoch in 15 weeks—with over $180,000 swap fees generated. 🚴 Combined with voting incentives, Velodrome distributed ~$420,000 in rewards for $veVELO voters in epoch 80. 🤝 Check out more protocol metrics here: dune.com/0xkhmer/velodr…
The 3rd OP govNFT Race is still underway 🚴♀️💨✨ The top 100 $VELO lockers are competing for their slice of 100k vesting $OP tokens. While $OP tokens vest, govNFTs can be used to participate in @OptimismGov. Check your position in our dedicated Dune: dune.com/0xkhmer/velodr…
Velodrome and Aerodrome Merge to Form Aero Unified Liquidity Layer
Two major decentralized exchanges, Velodrome and Aerodrome, are merging to create **Aero**, a unified liquidity layer designed to serve the entire Ethereum ecosystem. **Key Points:** - The merger combines the strengths of both platforms into a single DEX - Aero aims to provide a comprehensive liquidity solution across Ethereum - The new platform will feature an updated economic engine - Expansion plans include deployment to Circle's Arc blockchain in 2026 This consolidation represents a significant shift in the DeFi landscape, bringing together two established protocols to create a more robust trading infrastructure. The unified approach seeks to address liquidity fragmentation across different chains and protocols. The merger follows a trend of protocol consolidation in the decentralized exchange space, where combining resources and user bases can lead to deeper liquidity and improved trading experiences.
cbAssets Now Tradeable Across All Velodrome Deployments via Metaswaps Beta
Velodrome has enabled cross-chain trading of cbAssets across all its deployments on OP Stack chains through Metaswaps beta. **Key Features:** - Trade cbAssets (cbBTC, cbETH, cbMEGA) with single transactions - Seamless swaps across the Superchain - Available on all Velodrome-deployed chains This integration marks the first time Base-native cbAssets can be traded across multiple chains through Velodrome's infrastructure. The feature leverages Metaswaps beta technology to enable cross-chain liquidity without requiring multiple transactions or bridge interactions. Users can now access cbAsset liquidity across the OP Stack ecosystem through Velodrome's unified interface.
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.*
🚀 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)