PancakeSwap

**Key Updates for PancakeSwap Users:** - PancakeSwap Options service will retire on March 11, 2025 (08:00 UTC) - Users must withdraw liquidity or migrate to V3 pools before deadline - 15,169 CAKE distributed to revenue-sharing pool participants **veCAKE Launch:** - Now live with weekly reward claims - Users must lock or migrate CAKE by March 12, 23:59 UTC - First rewards claimable from March 20 [Claim rewards](http://pancakeswap.finance/cake-staking?chain=bsc) [Migration guide](http://docs.pancakeswap.finance/products/vecake/migrate-from-cake-pool)

PancakeSwap has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 trillion in total trading volume across its multichain platform. This achievement comes just months after hitting the $500B mark in late 2023. Key highlights: - Trading volume doubled from $500B to $1T in approximately 4 months - Growth attributed to multichain expansion and community adoption - Platform continues to innovate and expand DeFi services For detailed insights, check out the [full article on BSC News](https://bsc.news/post/pancakeswap-2025-trading-volume-defi-growth).

PancakeSwap is hosting its second community meetup in Istanbul, Turkey on March 28th at 18:00. Following the success of their first Turkish meetup in October 2023, this event promises: - Networking opportunities with crypto enthusiasts - Early access to upcoming PancakeSwap updates - Exclusive merchandise for attendees - Interactive learning sessions Space is limited. [Register here](https://lu.ma/2zelekxy) to secure your spot.

PancakeSwap has announced the suspension of its MancakeSwap affiliate program, citing evolving market conditions as the primary reason. The partnership, initially proposed in April 2024, included: - Co-marketing and technical support from PancakeSwap - 6% total Mancake token allocation (3% to PCS, 3% to veCAKE stakers) - 60% revenue sharing arrangement PancakeSwap has expressed gratitude to the Mancake, Mantle, and PancakeSwap communities for their support during this initiative. For more information: [View Forum Post](https://forum.pancakeswap.finance/t/update-on-mancakeswap/1151)

PancakeSwap's latest weekly burn report shows significant deflationary activity: - Total burn: 13,868,776 CAKE ($29M) - Net weekly emission reduction: -814k CAKE (-$1.67M) - AMM V2 contribution: 187k CAKE ($385k) - AMM V3 contribution: 899k CAKE ($1.85M) - Additional sources including Prediction and Perpetual: 123k CAKE ($252k) [View burn transaction](https://bscscan.com/tx/0x304fb0b83d8fc124125b59c3fd834a3e9a6887d3c7c7e35bf720de939fc399a9)

PancakeSwap is hosting an Ask-Me-Anything session with Solv Protocol to discuss their upcoming Initial Farm Offering (IFO). **Event Details:** - Date: January 16, 2025 - Time: 13:00 UTC - Platform: Telegram (@PancakeSwap) - Prize Pool: 100 USDT **To Participate:** - Complete quest tasks on Galxe platform - Join the AMA session - Note down the secret code revealed during AMA *Participants must complete both requirements to be eligible for rewards.*

PancakeSwap has partnered with World of Dypians to launch a trading competition with $50,000 in total prizes. The event runs from January 2-21, 2025. Prize structure: - Daily Lucky Winners pool: $10,000 - Top Trader Leaderboard: $30,000 - PancakeSwap Telegram Bot rewards: $10,000 Trading is available on PancakeSwap with $WOD token pairs. Participants can find complete competition details on the PancakeSwap blog. *Join now to compete for your share of the prize pool.*

The PancakeSwap v4 Hookathon has reached a crucial stage with the announcement of its top 14 finalists. Selected from a pool of 116 hackers and 26 projects, these teams will now compete for a share of the $40,000 prize pool. Key points: - 14 finalists chosen from 116 hackers and 26 projects - $40,000 prize pool at stake - Finalist demos scheduled for October 10-17 - Demos to be streamed on DoraHacks YouTube Channel Interested in seeing the innovative projects? Don't miss the finalist demonstrations on the DoraHacks YouTube Channel from October 10-17. For more details, visit the PancakeSwap blog.

**Important Update for DeFiEdge Users:** - DeFiEdge will stop maintaining all Position Manager vaults on PancakeSwap from October 10, 2024. - Users are urged to remove their funds from these vaults before the specified date to avoid potential issues. **What Happens After October 10:** - Vaults will remain accessible on the DeFiEdge UI for withdrawals. - Positions will be placed in a wide range. - Active management of positions will cease. **Action Required:** Users should take immediate steps to withdraw their funds before the maintenance stoppage to ensure the safety of their assets.

PancakeSwap hosted a Pancake Talks session featuring Solv Finance. This follows their recent successful IFO (Initial Farm Offering) with Eigenpie on Arbitrum. Key points: - PancakeSwap's first Arbitrum IFO with Eigenpie was highly successful - Total CAKE committed: 7,954,004 ($16M) - 97,863 CAKE burned ($200k) - 27,200% total overflow Post-IFO activities: - EGP trading live on Arbitrum PancakeSwap - EGP-ETH Farm and EGP Syrup Pool available - Users can claim EGP and unspent CAKE The Solv Finance talk suggests PancakeSwap's continued engagement with innovative projects in the DeFi space.