Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update: September 27, 2024
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update: September 27, 2024
🚴 Podium Shake-up!

The latest Tour de OP Yellow Jersey update reveals a shift in the leaderboard:
- 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol
- 🥈 @LidoFinance
- 🥉 @MetronomeDAO
Tour participants shared $23.55k in $OP voting incentive boosts, rewarding their contributions to:
- Volume
- Ecosystem pairs
- Voting incentives
This marks an increase from the previous week's $21.41k distribution. @ExactlyProtocol reclaimed the top spot after briefly ceding it to @LidoFinance last week.
Key Observation: The top three contenders have remained consistent over the past several weeks, with only their rankings changing.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $17.6k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $22.2k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update 🚴♂️ Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @MetronomeDAO 🥉 @LidoFinance Tour participants shared in $18.5k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update 🚴♂️ Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $20.5k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared $19.5k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @LidoFinance 🥈 @ExactlyProtocol 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $21.41k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $23.55k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
Tour de OP Yellow Jersey Update Top racers last epoch: 🥇 @ExactlyProtocol 🥈 @LidoFinance 🥉 @MetronomeDAO Tour participants shared in $18k in $OP voting incentive boosts for their contributions to volume, ecosystem pairs, and voting incentives.
See the below graphic for the updated Tour de OP details, outlining all the ways to get involved and how to get the coveted $OP boost incentives. New LST and LRT projects, bring your tokens to @optimism and receive significant voting incentives boosts.
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)