Velodrome Reaches 15,000 veVELO Holders Milestone
Velodrome Reaches 15,000 veVELO Holders Milestone
🚲 15K Holders and Counting
Velodrome Finance has achieved a significant milestone with over 15,000 unique veVELO holders, marking steady growth across varying market conditions.
This represents a substantial increase from January 2025, when the platform had 14,512 voters - a 6.11% growth from the previous month.
Key points:
- Total rewards distributed to veVELO voters: $65.5M
- Rewards include fees and incentives from all Superchain chains
- Consistent growth observed epoch after epoch
veVELO holders can participate in governance and earn voting rewards by locking their VELO tokens.
Velodrome Revenue Surpasses Net Emissions, Distributing $134K to Voters
**Velodrome's latest epoch shows strong revenue performance**, with the protocol distributing over **$134,000 to voters** while maintaining positive economics. **Key metrics:** - Revenue exceeded net emissions significantly - $VELO emissions surpassed $VELO locks by approximately 3M VELO - Voters received substantial rewards from protocol fees This performance demonstrates Velodrome's ability to generate meaningful returns for participants while managing token supply dynamics. The revenue distribution reflects active engagement from the protocol's voting community. [Learn more about Velodrome](https://velodrome.finance)
Ethereum Scales While App Layer Expands with Aero Launch
**Ethereum continues its scaling journey** while simultaneously expanding its application ecosystem. - The network is making progress on both infrastructure and user-facing applications - **Aero is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026** - This represents continued development in Ethereum's multi-layered approach The dual focus on scaling and app development shows Ethereum's comprehensive growth strategy beyond just transaction throughput improvements.
Velodrome Offers High-Yield LP Rewards on Ink Chain with Returns Up to 490%
**Velodrome Slipstream** is offering substantial liquidity provider rewards on Ink chain with three main pools: - **$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)
Velodrome and Aerodrome Communities Unite Under New r/Aero Subreddit
**Velodrome and Aerodrome communities are merging** under a new unified Reddit community as both protocols prepare for the upcoming Aero transition. **Key Changes:** - Old unofficial subreddit has been retired - New [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) community launched - Brings together users from both Velodrome & Aerodrome protocols **What This Means:** The consolidation reflects the protocols' evolution toward Aero next year, creating a single hub for community discussions and updates. **Join the new community** at [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) to stay connected with the latest developments.