Velodrome Announces New Project Launches and Voting Incentives
Velodrome Announces New Project Launches and Voting Incentives
🚴♂️ New Arrivals, Incentives Await
Velodrome, the central trading and liquidity marketplace on Optimism, has announced the launch of two new projects: @staderlabs $ETHX and @ethena_labs $USDE. Additionally, the platform is offering $veVELO voting incentives for these projects. Earlier this month, Velodrome welcomed @KelpDAO $WRSETH, @AngleProtocol $USDA, and @TLX_FI $TLX, also with $veVELO voting incentives.
New Projects Launching 🚴 Welcome our latest racers: • @staderlabs $ETHX • @ethena_labs $USDE Look out for $veVELO voting incentives! 🗳️
Velodrome Slipstream LP Rewards Update
Velodrome's latest liquidity pool rewards show significant yields across major pairs: - **USDC-cbBTC**: ~4,631% APR - **USDC-WETH**: ~699% APR - **WBTC-WETH**: ~142% APR These rates represent a notable increase from previous epochs, particularly for the USDC-cbBTC pair which saw a nearly 12x jump from earlier rates around 390%. The protocol continues to maintain its position as the primary DEX across multiple chains in the Optimism ecosystem, with consistent growth in trading volume and liquidity provision. *Check current rates at [Velodrome's Liquidity page](https://velodrome.finance/liquidity)*
SuperStacks Rewards Program Concludes with $200M+ in Contributions
The SuperStacks rewards program on Optimism has concluded with impressive participation metrics: - Over $200M total contributions - 50,000+ unique participants - Velodrome emerged as leader with 20,545 users across 11 pools **How to Claim Rewards:** 1. Visit [app.optimism.io/superstacks](http://app.optimism.io/superstacks) 2. Connect eligible wallet 3. Click Claim 4. Confirm transaction *The program ran from April 16 to June 30, allowing users to earn XP redeemable for $OP tokens through various DeFi activities on the Superchain.*
Seamless Swaps Across the Superchain
Cross-chain swaps on the Superchain have been activated, enabling direct token exchanges between OP Chain networks. Key features: - No bridging steps required - Native token swaps across OP chains - Reduced complexity and fees - Integrated liquidity across networks This development marks a significant step toward unified liquidity across the Optimism ecosystem. Users can now execute trades between OP chains without manual bridging processes. *Technical implementation ensures security while maintaining efficiency.* **Impact**: Enhanced user experience and reduced friction for cross-chain transactions.
ETHCC 2025 Highlights: Superswaps Launch and DeFi Innovation
Key announcements from ETHCC 2025 showcase significant developments in the DeFi space: - **Superswaps** goes live across the Superchain, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions - **Pool Launcher** announcement: A new tool coming soon that will democratize pool creation and fee earning During the Aerodrome x Base meetup, critical discussions emerged about DeFi's current trajectory: *We're currently recreating traditional finance models with privately held businesses taking permissioned flows from DEXs while providing no value back to token holders.* Watch the full DeFi discussion by contributor @wagmiAlexander: [YouTube Presentation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elGpQiLYr1w)
Superswaps Launches Cross-Chain Trading Infrastructure
Superswaps has launched across multiple chains in the Superchain ecosystem, offering improved cross-chain swap execution compared to existing bridge aggregators. Key features: - Single-app experience for cross-chain swaps - No separate bridging transactions required for gas - Open-source infrastructure for easy integration - MEV protection built-in Currently live on: - OP Mainnet - Celo - Mode - Lisk - Fraxtal - Soneium - Superseed - Unichain The platform is powered by Hyperlane, Optimism, and OpenUSDT. Technical documentation available at [Superswaps Docs](https://velodrome.finance/docs/superswaps)