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

Velodrome has achieved remarkable **100x growth** in monthly volumes since launching on Unichain, marking a significant milestone for the decentralized exchange. This explosive growth builds on previous momentum: - July saw volumes **triple** compared to launch period - Generated more volume in one month than all previous months combined - Demonstrates accelerating adoption on the Unichain network The 100x increase represents one of the most dramatic volume expansions in DeFi, showcasing Velodrome's ability to capture significant market share on new chains. **Key implications:** - Validates Velodrome's multi-chain strategy - Shows strong product-market fit on Unichain - Positions protocol for continued Superchain expansion Velodrome continues to establish itself as the dominant liquidity hub across the Optimism Superchain ecosystem.

**Boosted voter rewards** are now available on Celo pools for human participants only. **Eligible pools include:** - USDT / WETH - USDT / USDC - USDT / cUSD - CELO / USDT This follows Celo's previous $750K incentive campaign that launched in April, offering rewards through liquidity provision on multiple trading pairs. **Ready to earn?** Check the platform for step-by-step instructions on claiming your voter rewards.

**Velodrome completed an internal security audit** following today's NPM incident and found no vulnerabilities affecting their platform. The Optimism-based DEX conducted the review as a precautionary measure after the broader NPM security event impacted various web3 projects. **Key findings:** - No known vulnerabilities detected on Velodrome website - Platform remains secure for user interactions - Team continues monitoring the situation This marks a contrast to Velodrome's November 2023 frontend compromise, when the team advised users to avoid the platform during their investigation. The team will provide updates if any new information emerges about the NPM incident's impact.

**Velodrome introduces VerifiedERC20** - a new token standard that ensures only verified humans can claim voting rewards. **How it works:** - Download Self app and scan passport/ID for identity verification - Vote for boosted reward pools on Celo - Prove humanity through zero-knowledge verification to claim rewards **Key benefits:** - Prevents bot manipulation of reward systems - Maintains privacy through zkKYC technology - Preserves DeFi composability and immutability This collaboration between Velodrome, Celo, and Self Protocol represents a significant step toward **onchain human verification** in DeFi. Learn more: [Self Protocol Blog](https://self.xyz/blog/velodrome-x-self-boosted-rewards-for-real-humans)

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)