OpenOcean

A collaboration with Relay AI on Solana aims to make **x402 payment protocol** accessible to developers. **What is x402?** - An emerging standard for micro-payments and instant settlement - Gaining traction as a trending topic in payment infrastructure The partnership focuses on: - Lowering barriers to entry for builders - Expanding x402 adoption across the ecosystem - Building on previous support for the protocol announced in October 2025 This follows a history of payment innovation including gas-free transactions, QR code payments, and crypto cards.

OpenOcean has released **OpenOcean Skills**, a command-line interface for executing trades across decentralized exchanges. The toolset includes four core commands: - **/quote** - Retrieves optimal exchange rates, routing paths, and gas cost estimates - **/swap-build** - Creates transaction calldata with built-in confirmation - **/swap-execute** - Submits transactions to blockchain networks - **/swap-execute-fast** - Combines build and execute steps for automated trading bots The tools aim to simplify the technical process of executing swaps by breaking down the workflow into discrete, manageable steps. Developers and traders can now access OpenOcean's liquidity aggregation across 1,000+ sources through straightforward command-line operations.

OpenOcean has released an open-source API tool enabling AI agents to execute trades across 40+ blockchain networks. **Key Features:** - **Multi-chain support**: Works across both EVM chains (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base) and non-EVM networks (Solana, Sui) - **Aggregation power**: Connects to 1,000+ decentralized exchanges - **Smart routing**: Automatically finds optimal prices before transaction execution - **Built-in security**: Includes safety guards for agent operations The tool allows AI agents to autonomously quote rates, build transactions, and execute swaps. Developers can integrate the functionality through OpenOcean's API. [Install the tool](http://apis.openocean.finance/developer/ai-agents)

OpenOcean has released the Skills.One plugin, enabling AI agents to access optimal trading rates across 40+ blockchain networks. **Key Features:** - Compatible with Cursor, ClaudeCode, and OpenClaw development environments - Automatically finds best rates through intelligent routing - Free to use for developers - Built specifically for AI-native DeFi workflows The plugin extends OpenOcean's API v4 infrastructure, which already supports platforms like MetaMask and Rabby with access to 1,200+ liquidity providers.

**Kyo Finance has integrated OpenOcean into its meta-DEX routing infrastructure**, enabling enhanced liquidity discovery across multiple blockchain networks. **Key developments:** - OpenOcean now powers Kyo Finance's cross-chain liquidity aggregation - The integration expands OpenOcean's reach as more protocols build on its infrastructure - This partnership follows OpenOcean's recent expansion to Gravity chain The collaboration represents OpenOcean's growing role as infrastructure for DeFi protocols seeking optimized trade routing and deeper liquidity pools across chains.

OpenOcean has released the final leaderboard for its MonadGo trading competition and begun distributing rewards to winners. **Key Details:** - Final rankings now available at [campaigns.openocean.finance](http://campaigns.openocean.finance) - Reward distribution underway, sent directly to winning wallets in waves - Original prize pool: $5,000 plus future airdrops from Monad ecosystem projects The event, which launched in February as a partnership with TaskOn, focused on user growth and retention within the Monad DeFi ecosystem.

**OpenOcean Router has whitelisted $USDH for trading**, expanding access to the treasury-backed stablecoin. **Key features of USDH:** - Backed by US treasuries and cash reserves - Fully composable within the Hyper ecosystem - Available for dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategies Users can now **trade USDH directly through OpenOcean's platform**, with DCA functionality allowing for systematic investment approaches. [Start trading USDH](https://app.openocean.finance/swap/hyperevm/USDH/HYPE)

OpenOcean has integrated a **fiat-to-crypto on-ramp** for Monad tokens, powered by Banxa. Users can now purchase $MON and other Monad tokens directly using: - Visa and Mastercard - Google Pay - Direct wallet deposits in minutes This eliminates the need for centralized exchanges or bridges. The service builds on OpenOcean's existing Monad mainnet integration, where they launched as one of the first DEX aggregators with comprehensive coverage of the ecosystem. **Key benefits:** - No CEX required - No bridge transactions - Streamlined user experience The integration supports both new and experienced users looking to access Monad's ecosystem. OpenOcean already aggregates liquidity across 15+ Monad DEXs including Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and Bean DEX. [Try the fiat on-ramp](http://openocean.banxa.com)

**OpenOcean has launched DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) and limit orders on the Monad network**, allowing traders to automate their strategies without constant monitoring. **Key features include:** - Set limit orders instead of waking up at 3am for market dips - Trade automation for better sleep and smarter trading - New API integration available for developers **Benefits over traditional exchanges:** - Assets remain unlocked even after placing orders - Zero gas fees for creating, processing, and canceling orders - Access to deeper liquidity pools for higher fill rates The platform is accessible at [app.openocean.finance/limitorder/monad](http://app.openocean.finance/limitorder/monad) with API documentation at [apis.openocean.finance](http://apis.openocean.finance). *Start automating your trades and stop losing sleep over market movements.*

**OpenOcean has launched gasless swap functionality on the Monad network**, eliminating the common "insufficient funds for gas" problem that frustrates crypto traders. **Key features:** - Trade tokens without needing gas fees upfront - No prerequisites or complex setup required - Available now through OpenOcean's platform **Why this matters:** Gas fees have long been a barrier for traders, especially when discovering new tokens or making small trades. This solution removes that friction entirely. The gasless swap feature is accessible at [app.openocean.finance/swap/monad](http://app.openocean.finance/swap/monad)