Velodrome Trading Volume Surges in Q1 2025

**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.

**Velodrome reaches major milestone** with $10 billion in year-to-date volume on OP Mainnet, averaging approximately $1 billion per month. **Key achievements:** - 25%+ year-over-year growth locked in - Consistent monthly performance of ~$1B - Maintains dominance as #1 DEX across multiple Superchain networks **Growth trajectory continues** as the protocol expands across the broader Superchain ecosystem. Recent context shows Velodrome previously hit $2B beyond OP Mainnet, with the second billion taking half the time of the first. The milestone reinforces Velodrome's position as the central liquidity hub for the Optimism Superchain.

An upcoming event is scheduled for **next month in New York City**. The organizers are emphasizing that attendees **won't want to miss** this gathering. Registration and details are available through the event platform. [Event Registration](https://luma.com/bbrki6fh?tk=H0VqsL)

**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.

Velodrome published its **2025 mid-year recap** highlighting major developments across the Superchain ecosystem. Key achievements include: - Launch of **Superswaps** feature - Expansion across multiple Superchain networks - Significant growth in trading volume and liquidity The report covers the protocol's progress in becoming the central trading hub for the Optimism ecosystem and its broader Superchain integration. [Read the full recap](https://medium.com/@VelodromeFi/velodrome-2025-mid-race-check-in-8bc37cb86310)