Velodrome Expands to Optimism Superchain and Bitcoin L2 Build on Bob
Velodrome Expands to Optimism Superchain and Bitcoin L2 Build on Bob
🔥 Velodrome Races Ahead
Velodrome, a decentralized exchange on Optimism, has announced plans to expand its liquidity engine to the Optimism Superchain and Build on Bob (BOB), a Bitcoin Layer 2 with Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. Velodrome will serve as the primary decentralized exchange for the Superchain, enabling seamless liquidity sharing across interoperable Layer 2 chains. On BOB, Velodrome aims to support the growth of Bitcoin DeFi by deploying its innovative automated market maker and liquidity mining technology. This collaboration aligns with the Superchain's mission of delivering an interoperable and standardized experience across chains.
Velodrome is expanding to the Superchain and today we're excited to announce our second major deployment to @build_on_bob. Build on Bitcoin is a pioneering Bitcoin L2 with full EVM compatibility and native #Bitcoin support. Find out how we're bringing Bitcoin to the races. 👇
Velodrome, the liquidity engine of the Superchain, is proud to build on @modenetwork. We're grateful for the opportunity to help find new builders and bootstrap liquidity for the Mode ecosystem.
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Announcement: @VelodromeFi is setting course on #BOB! 🚴⚡️💨 As the pioneering Bitcoin L2 with EVM compatibility, we're excited for Velodrome to deploy its innovative DEX technology on our network. This collaboration propels us towards a future where Bitcoin DeFi thrives,
Fjord Foundry is helping bootstrap liquidity for teams building on the @Optimism Superchain. Velodrome is pleased to be working with @FjordFoundry partner projects find a home for deep liquidity on Optimism and the Superchain.
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:** - $13B+ total volume across the Superchain - Epoch 174 recap shows continued momentum - Soneium Season 2 Badge campaign ending soon (~1 week left) - Boosted rewards now available on Celo through SelfProtocol partnership **Technical improvements:** - Flashblocks live on OP Mainnet, reducing block times from 2 seconds to 250ms - Enhanced swap speeds complement existing 1-click transactions and cross-chain Superswaps **Upcoming opportunities:** - Optimized BTC yield strategies available - Bridge and LP options across multiple chains - November 12th marked as significant date Velodrome maintains its position as the #1 DEX across 8 chains in the Superchain ecosystem.
🚀 Bitcoin yields soar
**Velodrome offers 177% APR** on the top Bitcoin pair ($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.