Velodrome's Latest Developments and Growth Across the Superchain
Velodrome's Latest Developments and Growth Across the Superchain
š Superchain's Next Evolution
Key Updates:
- Native interoperability features are in development for the Superchain
- Velodrome secured 1M $OP grant in Q1 to enhance TVL across networks
- Platform maintains 99%+ DEX volume dominance on Ink blockchain
- New token launches include $WBTC, $cUSD, and $rUSDC
- Monthly transactions reached ~10M in April
- Velodrome continues as primary liquidity hub with significant volume across 8 chains
Strategic Growth:
- Focusing on bootstrapping strategic liquidity
- Scaling high-potential pools
- Implementing cross-chain $OP incentives
- Supporting Superchain L2s and protocols
Velodrome maintains position as essential trading infrastructure for Optimism ecosystem.
Epoch 150 Recap š“ š $183M in volume š³ļø ~$168k distributed in voting rewards š„ #1 DEX in volume across 8 chains Velodrome is the liquidity hub of the Superchain. Swap & LP today.
Less than 2 weeks after launching on @Celo: Velodrome now boasts the #1 pool in the ecosystemāleading the way in volume over 24 hours. Velodrome: the liquidity hub of the Superchain
š“Velodrome š¤ Celo Last week, @Celo officially joined the @Optimism Superchain ecosystem as an Ethereum L2. Today, Velodrome brings its durable liquidity infrastructure to the Celo ecosystem. Read more š
Epoch 142 Recap š“ Volume jumped nearly $75M from last epoch, closing at $342M. Meanwhile, over $282k was distributed in voting rewards.
The VELO Fed has Arrived š“ Since the launch of Velodrome V2, VELO emissions have followed an immutable schedule. With epoch 149, that changes. More on what this means and what to expect during the transition periodš medium.com/@VelodromeFi/tā¦
Epoch 145 Recap š“ The epoch closed with over $290M in volume. Voting rewards distributed toĀ veVELOĀ voters reached $279k, bringing the year-to-date total over $3.9M.
Epoch 151 Recap š“ š $156M in volume š³ļø ~$134k distributed in voting rewards š„ #1 DEX in volume across 8 chains Velodrome is the liquidity hub of the Superchain. Swap & LP today.
Velodrome Slipstream LP Rewards - @inkonchain ā¢ $USDT0 - $kBTC: ~331% ā¢ $USDT0 - $WETH: ~126% ā¢ $WETH- $kBTC: ~107% Check out every new LP opportunity on Velodrome's Liquidity page.
Capital efficiency on OP Mainnet: in the last 24hrs, Velodrome captured $1.74 in volume for every $1 in TVL. The competition: $0.99 Markets change. Slipstream efficiency doesnāt.
Epoch 140 Recap š“ Last epoch ended with ~$530M in volume, a 100M+ increase from the prior week. Fees also lapped the previous epoch, increasing by ~$100k to $394k.
New Launch Alert: superETH š“āāļø superETH from @dinero_xyz is now available to trade and LP on Velodrome, paired with WETH, iETH & USDT0. Incentives and emissions incoming
Introducing superETHāan ETH LST for the @Optimism Superchain. Built in collaboration with @inkonchain and powered by @LayerZero_Core. It's now easier than ever to earn ETH staking yield across the Superchain.
The growth of @inkonchain is accelerating, and Velodrome is helping set the pace: š Ink nears 1M addresses onchain š“ Velodrome consistently ranks as top DEX š Slipstream captured 90% of 24hr DEX vol.
The VELO Fed is designed to put power in the hands of veVELO voters, allowing them to directly impact the rate of weekly VELO emissions. Read more about the transition plan as we prepare to enter this new eraš
The VELO Fed has Arrived š“ Since the launch of Velodrome V2, VELO emissions have followed an immutable schedule. With epoch 149, that changes. More on what this means and what to expect during the transition periodš medium.com/@VelodromeFi/tā¦
A few highlights from the last week: ā¢ Velodrome Launches on Celo š ā¢ Velodrome Launches on Superseedš ā¢ The VELO Fed Has Arrived š¦ ā¢ Velodrome dominates as @inkonchain surges ā¢ XOP: Unlocking OP Rewards on the Superchain ā¢ Awarded as a top Onchain Builder šØ ā¢ ACS
$25 Billion in Cumulative Volume š“āāļø Velodromeās cumulative volume has grown from $7B to $25B in just one yearāa 3.5x increase.
Leading the Superchain š“ In the last 24 hours, Velodrome has captured more volume than all other DEXs combined ā across all chains we've deployed on. Slipstream remains dominant, no matter where it competes.
Stablecoin Exposure on the Superchainš“ Velodrome Stablecoin volume has surpassed 3.5 Billion YTD ā with stable to stable swaps accounting for $300M so far in 2025. Velodrome ā the home for stables on the Superchain.
New Launch Alert: $WCT š“āāļø WCT from @WalletConnect is now available to trade and LP on Velodrome, paired with WETH. Emissions are flowing
Epoch 148 Recap š“ š $182M vol (33% increase from last epoch) š³ļø ~$120k distributed in voting rewards š 6M+ more $VELO locked than emitted Velodromeāthe liquidity hub of the Superchain
kBTC on Velodrome š“āāļø With $kBTC, Bitcoin comes to @inkonchain, wrapped, backed, and issued by @krakenfx. Pools are now live, with emissions incoming š³ļø
14-Day High Yesterday, Velodrome's Slipstream volume and fees hit their highest levels in two weeks: $73k in fees and $137.7M in volume (on Optimism alone).
Velodrome Slipstream LP Rewards - kBTC on Ink ā¢ $WETH - $kBTC: ~111% ā¢ $USDT0 - $kBTC: ~106% Migrate from Kraken & put your $kBTC to workšŖ LP on Ink today: tinyurl.com/yas8pndn
kBTC on Velodrome š“āāļø With $kBTC, Bitcoin comes to @inkonchain, wrapped, backed, and issued by @krakenfx. Pools are now live, with emissions incoming š³ļø
Epoch 152 Recap š“ Last epoch marked the 4th straight epoch with sustained TVL growth. As well as: š $176M in volume š³ļø ~$123k distributed in voting rewards š„ #1 DEX in volume across 8 chains Velodrome is the liquidity hub of the Superchain. Swap & LP today.
Epoch 141 Recap š“ While volume dipped, total Voting Rewards jumped over $100k from the prior epoch, ending the week at $453k.
LP Hands-Free Across the Superchain š“ āļø The best in ALM is now available for top pools on @soneium @swellchain @modenetwork @inkonchain and @unichain.
Ink continued its ascent in April as monthly transactions reached ~10Māwith Velodrome leading the way. In the last 24 hrs, Velodrome has captured 99+% of all DEX volume on @inkonchain Velodrome is the liquidity hub of the Superchain.
Epoch 146 Recap š“ The epoch closed with over $179M in volume. Voting rewards distributed to veVELO voters reached $227k, bringing the YTD total beyond $4 million.
Epoch 147 Recap š“ The epoch closed with over $136M in volume. Voting rewards distributed to veVELO voters reached $165k, bringing the all-time total beyond $68 million.
Epoch 139 š“ The epoch closed with ~$420M in volume, bringing the lifetime total beyond $25B. Velodrome is now the top DEX on @optimism @modenetwork @inkonchain @soneium @LiskHQ and @Metal_L2
SuperStacksāthe @Optimism rewards program is officially underway. Users can earn XP by engaging in DeFi pools that feature interoperable assets on the Superchain š
SuperStacks has arrived š“ Velodrome joins @Optimism to kick off SuperStacksāan interop-focused program that rewards users in real time for engaging in DeFi across the Superchain. How to get rewards š
Epoch 144 Recap š“ The epoch closed with over $378M in volume. Voting rewards distributed toĀ veVELOĀ voters increased by more than $75k from the previous epoch, passing $300k.
Epoch 143 Recap š“ Volume jumped from $341M in the previous epoch to $488M. Voting rewards similarly increasedāfrom $245k to $319k.
Epoch 149 Recap š“ Last epoch marked a new milestoneā$28 Billion in cumulative volume. Voting rewards distributed to veVELO voters reached $126k as protocol volume jumped 20% from the prior epoch.
Relend Network Launches rUSDC with Multi-Chain Liquidity Support
Relend Network has launched rUSDC, expanding cross-chain money market liquidity across L1s and L2s. The token is now trading on Velodrome with multiple trading pairs including $USDe, $rsWETH, and $weETH. Key updates: - Active incentives and emissions program - Integration with Swell Network - $15M initial liquidity pool on Starknet - New lending/borrowing capabilities via Re7 pool The launch marks a significant expansion in cross-chain DeFi infrastructure, particularly strengthening Starknet's ecosystem.
Velodrome Prepares for Superchain Integration
Velodrome, the leading DEX on Optimism, is finalizing preparations for Superchain interoperability. This strategic move will enable seamless trading across multiple OP Stack chains. Key updates: - Technical infrastructure now ready for cross-chain operations - Integration testing in final phases - Launch expected by May 2025 This development marks a significant milestone in Optimism's ecosystem expansion, potentially increasing liquidity flow between connected chains. Users will soon be able to trade assets across different OP Stack networks through Velodrome's interface.
XOP Enables Cross-Chain OP Token Functionality Across Superchain
XOP is expanding $OP token functionality across the Optimism Superchain network, enabling new cross-chain capabilities: - Builders can now offer OP token incentives across all Superchain-connected networks - Voters have the ability to claim OP rewards from any connected chain - Recent retroactive funding distributed 9M+ OP tokens to 175+ Base builders This integration streamlines token utility and governance participation across the expanding Superchain ecosystem.
Velodrome Secures 1M $OP Grant to Boost Superchain Ecosystem
Velodrome, a multi-chain DEX, has received a 1M $OP grant to enhance TVL across the Optimism Superchain. The initiative focuses on three key areas: - Bootstrapping strategic liquidity - Scaling high-potential pools - Amplifying network growth Key pools will receive $OP incentives, targeting assets like $USDT0, $oUSDT, $kBTC, $CELO, $WETH, and $USDC. Through XOP, users can claim $OP incentives across various L2s on the Superchain. The platform aims to serve as the primary trading and liquidity hub for the Superchain ecosystem.