veVELO Voters Growth and Rewards Update
veVELO Voters Growth and Rewards Update
🚲 Voters Chase $65M Pot
Velodrome's veVELO voter base continues to expand, marking a 6.11% increase in the past month from 13,676 to 14,512 participants.
The platform has achieved a significant milestone with $65.5M in total rewards distributed to veVELO voters, representing a $5.5M increase from November's $60M mark.
- Rewards include both trading fees and incentives
- All Superchain chains contribute to the reward pool
- Consistent growth in voter participation signals strong platform adoption
Actions SDK Integrates Velodrome Liquidity for Seamless In-App Swaps
Optimism's Actions SDK now enables direct integration of Velodrome liquidity into applications, allowing developers to offer users optimal token swaps without managing infrastructure or handling wallet custody. **Key Features:** - Direct access to Velodrome's liquidity pools - No infrastructure management required - Non-custodial implementation - Quick deployment in minutes Developers can integrate the SDK using the official documentation and quickstart guide available at [Optimism's developer portal](https://docs.optimism.io/app-developers/quickstarts/actions). The SDK simplifies DeFi integration by removing technical barriers while maintaining security standards.
Aero Pool Migration Required for Optimal Emissions
Liquidity providers in the CL100-USDC/WETH pool on OP Mainnet need to migrate to CL50-USDC/WETH this week to maintain optimal emission earnings. **Key Action Required:** - Move liquidity from [CL100-USDC/WETH](https://aerodrome.finance/deposit?token0=0x0b2c639c533813f4aa9d7837caf62653d097ff85&token1=0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006&type=1&tickSpacing=100) to [CL50-USDC/WETH](https://aerodrome.finance/deposit?token0=0x0b2c639c533813f4aa9d7837caf62653d097ff85&token1=0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006&type=1&tickSpacing=50) - Migration deadline: This week - Purpose: Continue earning emissions at optimal rates This follows similar recent migrations for CL200-WETH/AERO and CL100-WETH/EURC pools as part of ongoing platform upgrades.
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)