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**Gryps Finance is integrating Orbs Perpetual Hub** to bring institutional-grade perpetual trading to the Sei blockchain. The integration will roll out in phases and is powered by Orbs and Symm.io. **Key Details:** - Phased access launching soon on Sei network - Built on Orbs Perpetual Hub Ultra infrastructure - Provides full-stack solution including UI, smart contracts, and day-1 liquidity - Designed specifically for decentralized exchanges **Technical Background:** Orbs operates as a Layer 3 infrastructure that enhances EVM smart contract capabilities across Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions. The network uses Proof-of-Stake consensus with validators called "Guardians." The Perpetual Hub Ultra represents the next generation of Orbs' perpetual trading infrastructure, offering DEXs a complete package for launching sophisticated derivatives products. [Read full announcement](https://www.orbs.com/Gryps-Integrates-Orbs-Perpetual-Hub/)

Orbs wrapped up 2025 with significant achievements across its L3 infrastructure: **Key Metrics:** - 32 new protocol integrations completed - $5.1 billion in cumulative protocol volume - Record-high $ORBS staking participation levels **Context:** The year marked a focus on execution and scaling for Orbs' suite of DeFi protocols, including Liquidity Hub, Perpetual Hub, and advanced trading orders (dTWAP & dLIMIT). These L3 solutions continue bringing CeFi-level execution capabilities to decentralized exchanges. The network maintains its position as infrastructure for enhancing EVM smart contracts, operated by validators through Proof-of-Stake consensus. [Full details](https://www.orbs.com/Orbs-2025-Execution-at-Scale/)

**QuickSwap Perps on Base** has gained significant attention by reaching the front page of r/cryptocurrency, one of the largest crypto communities on Reddit. The perpetual trading platform is **powered by Orbs and Symm.io**, bringing advanced trading capabilities to the Base network. **Key highlights:** - Live AMA session currently running - Community can ask questions about trading points and strategies - Integration showcases collaboration between multiple protocols The front page visibility on r/cryptocurrency represents **major exposure** for the QuickSwap Perps platform, potentially attracting new users to Base-based trading. Users interested in learning more can participate in the ongoing AMA to understand platform mechanics and trading opportunities.

Orbs Network has partnered with Pear Protocol to launch a Bitcoin Dominance (BTCDOM) pair-trading competition. Key details: - Trading period: May 12-16, 2025 - Winner announced: May 17, 2025 - Prize pool: $500 - Platform: Pear Protocol How to participate: - Trade BTCDOM pairs (long or short) on Pear - Post PnL card with tags @pear_protocol and @orbs_network The competition showcases Pear Protocol's index pair trading capabilities while engaging the Orbs community in innovative trading strategies.

Two major DeFi platforms have integrated Orbs-powered decentralized trading features: - **SwapX** launches dLIMIT and dTWAP functionality through SonicLabs - **SpookySwap** implements decentralized LIMIT and TWAP orders These integrations bring centralized exchange (CEX) capabilities to decentralized finance: - Set on-chain limit orders - Configure DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) - Establish take-profit thresholds - Execute time-weighted average price (TWAP) trades Both implementations are powered by Orbs protocol, enabling traders to access sophisticated trading features while maintaining DeFi principles. [Learn more about SwapX integration](https://www.orbs.com/SwapX-Integrates-Limit-dTWAP-Orders-Powered-by-Orbs/)

Orbs receives coverage from major crypto media outlets focusing on two key initiatives: - **Liquidity Hub Launch**: Recently deployed on Ethereum mainnet via QuickSwap, aggregating both on-chain and off-chain liquidity with solver support from ParaSwap - **New Partnerships**: Magpie Protocol joins as newest solver, expanding the hub's capabilities - **Media Recognition**: Featured in CryptoTimes and Cryptowisser, highlighting solutions for liquidity fragmentation and account abstraction The project continues to build momentum with QuickSwap's newsletter featuring the Ethereum integration, marking significant progress in DeFi infrastructure development.

**Magpie Protocol** has been introduced as the latest solver on Liquidity Hub. Key features include: - Cross-chain capabilities for DeFi platforms - Multiple liquidity quotes across and within chains This addition enhances the Liquidity Hub's ability to provide diverse and efficient liquidity solutions. *For more details, visit:* https://www.orbs.com/A-New-Liquidity-Hub-Solver-Magpie/ **Note:** This announcement was previously made on October 16, 2024, and is being reiterated.