Velodrome Weekly Highlights: kBTC Launch, ALM V2 Expansion & Superchain Dominance

Velodrome achieved a major milestone as total volume surpassed $10 billion year-to-date in epoch 166. Key metrics from the latest epoch include: - $349M+ trading volume across the Superchain - $130M+ volume beyond OP Mainnet - $300K+ distributed in voting rewards - Maintained position as #1 DEX across 8 chains This continues Velodrome's strong growth trajectory, having reached $9B in volume just two weeks prior. The protocol has shown consistent expansion in 2025, with significant volume increases both on OP Mainnet and across the broader Superchain ecosystem.

Velodrome has released an upgraded liquidity provider interface, focusing on improving user experience and functionality. Key updates include: - Enhanced filtering capabilities - New sorting options - Streamlined, intuitive design - Improved navigation The update aims to make liquidity provision more accessible and efficient for users on the platform.

Velodrome, a major DEX protocol, has demonstrated significant growth in 2025: - Total volume reached **$9 Billion** in 2025, doubling from $4.5B in the previous year - Platform showed consistent growth on Ink Chain, surpassing $500M in volume - Notable milestone: Cumulative volume grew from $7B to $25B in 2024 (3.5x increase) The protocol continues to show strong momentum in the DeFi ecosystem, with substantial volume increases across different chains.

**Superswaps** has achieved significant milestones across the Superchain ecosystem: - Reached 500M volume on Ink Chain - Now live across multiple chains including OP Mainnet, Celo, Mode, Lisk, Fraxtal - Achieved 2nd highest volume increase in the Superchain **Key Features**: - Unified cross-chain UX - Pure onchain execution - No bots or relayers needed - MEV protection - Consolidated liquidity management **Integration Benefits**: - Single-app cross-chain swaps - No multiple transactions - No separate gas bridging - Open-source infrastructure *Technical documentation*: [Superswaps Docs](https://velodrome.finance/docs/superswaps)

Velodrome continues its strong performance on Soneium, maintaining its position as the leading DEX platform. Recent highlights: - Achieved #1 DEX status with highest trading volume - Consistently outperforming all other DEXs combined - Sustained $30M+ weekly trading volume This follows a pattern of growth, with recent weeks showing more than double the average volume compared to previous months. *Trading metrics indicate sustained market dominance rather than temporary spike.*