Velodrome, the leading DEX on Optimism, is finalizing preparations for Superchain interoperability. This strategic move will enable seamless trading across multiple OP Stack chains.
Key updates:
- Technical infrastructure now ready for cross-chain operations
- Integration testing in final phases
- Launch expected by May 2025
This development marks a significant milestone in Optimism's ecosystem expansion, potentially increasing liquidity flow between connected chains. Users will soon be able to trade assets across different OP Stack networks through Velodrome's interface.
Velodrome: Ready for Superchain Interop x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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