Velodrome's 136th Epoch Vote Results and opxVELO Update

OpenX continues delivering consistent DeFi yields without relying on hype, focusing on sustainable returns through regular buybacks. **Current APY Rates:** - OPENX/ETH: **16% APY** - OPENX/OP: **79% APY** The protocol emphasizes that **consistency grows the pie**, not hype, positioning itself as a reliable option in the volatile DeFi landscape. **Where to Farm:** - [OpenX platform](https://app.openxswap.exchange/#/Yields) - [Velodrome Finance](https://velodrome.finance/liquidity?query=openx) OpenX operates on Optimism, offering users access to decentralized finance opportunities previously available only to traditional banking institutions.

**Velodrome voting preview** reveals distribution for the upcoming epoch: - **$VELO (sAMM)**: 1.45 million votes - **VELO (clAMM)**: 1.03 million votes - **$fBOMB**: 797k votes - **$RING**: 213k votes **VELO pools maintain dominance** after recent shake-ups in the vote-matching campaign reclaimed the top two positions. **opxVELO** serves as a liquid staking derivative for $veVELO, allowing users to maintain liquidity while participating in governance. **Leftover vote allocation**: Over 2.92 million votes directed to $OPENX / $ETH pair, slightly up from 2.8 million previously. Learn more about [opxVELO implementation](https://docs.openxswap.exchange/the-open-x-project/opxvelo-optimism).

OpenX's veNFT marketplace on Base has recorded **$46M+ total volume** in $veAERO trading, marking a return to consistent $1M+ daily volume days. The platform serves as **DeFi's first and most liquid veNFT marketplace**, enabling users to: - Sell existing token locks - Discover future investment opportunities **Major upgrades are in development** for the marketplace, which specializes in Aerodrome Finance's $veAERO and other veNFTs on Base. The milestone demonstrates growing adoption of veNFT trading infrastructure as DeFi users seek more liquid markets for their locked token positions. [Trade veNFTs on OpenX Marketplace](https://marketplace.openxswap.exchange/)

The 160th epoch of Velodrome voting has concluded with total votes of 6.55 million. Key allocations: - $OPP leads with 1.3 million votes - $VELO (sAMM) follows at 1.12 million - $fBOMB secured 622k votes Notable: 2.76 million leftover votes were directed to $OPENX/$ETH pair. Learn about opxVELO, the liquid staking derivative for $veVELO: [Documentation](https://docs.openxswap.exchange/the-open-x-project/opxvelo-optimism) Historical data shows consistent voting patterns across recent epochs, with $OPP maintaining leadership position.

The 157th epoch voting results show consistent distribution patterns: - **$OPP** leads with 1.15 million votes - **$VELO (sAMM)** follows at 1.09 million - **VELO (CL)** matches at 1.09 million Total votes cast reached 6.54 million, with 2.3 million surplus votes allocated to $OPENX / $ETH pool on VelodromeFi. Learn more about opxVELO, the liquid staking derivative for $veVELO: [Documentation](https://docs.openxswap.exchange/the-open-x-project/opxvelo-optimism)