Velodrome

**Velodrome achieves record Q3 performance** with $4.5B+ in Superchain volume, making it the highest volume quarter in 2025. **Key developments:** - **Flashblocks now live** on OP Mainnet, reducing block times from 2 seconds to 250ms - Swapping is now 8x faster with improved settlement times - **Unichain volumes climbed 7x** from prior quarter - **$300M+ volume** across the Superchain in latest epoch - **$77M+ volume** generated beyond OP Mainnet **Enhanced trading features:** - 1-click transactions with batched processing - Fully cross-chain capabilities via Superswaps - Significantly faster execution times **Soneium Season 2 Badge** campaign has 2 weeks remaining for participants. **Save the date:** November 12th for upcoming announcement. Velodrome maintains its position as the #1 DEX across 8 chains, distributing $173K+ in voting rewards to participants.

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**USDC officially launches on Ink Chain**, expanding Circle's stablecoin reach to another blockchain network. **Native USDC pools now eligible for VELO emissions** on Velodrome, including: - USDC - USDT - USDC - WETH - USDC - USDC.e This integration follows **previous adoption milestones** where native USDC overtook USDC.e on Velodrome. The launch includes **12,500 OP incentives weekly** as boosts for protocols using native USDC pairs. The expansion supports **growing adoption across Optimism and the Superchain ecosystem**, providing more liquidity options for traders and DeFi protocols.

**Velodrome redistributes 100% of protocol revenue weekly** to veVELO voters as incentives. - **$12M distributed** to voters across the Superchain this year - Over **53% of VELO supply locked** with average 3.62-year duration - **14,000+ veVELO holders** earning from the protocol - **$75M+ total** distributed to voters to date The DeFi protocol operates as a **reward generation engine** where all fees and incentives flow back to token lockers each week. *Lock VELO tokens to start earning from protocol revenue.*

**Velodrome Slipstream** is offering substantial liquidity provider rewards on Optimism: - **WETH-rETH pair**: ~748% APR - **USDC-OP pair**: ~550% APR - **USDC-WLD pair**: ~479% APR These rewards represent opportunities for liquidity providers on the **OP Mainnet** through Velodrome's platform. Liquidity providers can explore all available opportunities on [Velodrome's Liquidity page](https://velodrome.finance). *Consider the risks associated with providing liquidity before participating.*

**Superswaps** now allow users to swap tokens across different chains with just one click, streamlining cross-chain trading. Key developments: - **257M+ volume** recorded across the Superchain network - Deep-dive analysis available from Hyperlane - **Soneium Season 2 Badge** launching soon **VELO token locking** now available for earning rewards. Users can lock their tokens to start generating returns immediately. The **Epoch 173 recap** shows continued growth in cross-chain activity, with Superswaps offering significant advantages over traditional bridge solutions. [Learn more about Superswaps](link) and discover how one-click cross-chain swaps are changing DeFi trading.

Velodrome published its **2025 mid-year recap** highlighting major developments across the Superchain ecosystem. Key achievements include: - Launch of **Superswaps** feature - Expansion across multiple Superchain networks - Significant growth in trading volume and liquidity The report covers the protocol's progress in becoming the central trading hub for the Optimism ecosystem and its broader Superchain integration. [Read the full recap](https://medium.com/@VelodromeFi/velodrome-2025-mid-race-check-in-8bc37cb86310)

Velodrome, a major DEX protocol, has demonstrated significant growth in 2025: - Total volume reached **$9 Billion** in 2025, doubling from $4.5B in the previous year - Platform showed consistent growth on Ink Chain, surpassing $500M in volume - Notable milestone: Cumulative volume grew from $7B to $25B in 2024 (3.5x increase) The protocol continues to show strong momentum in the DeFi ecosystem, with substantial volume increases across different chains.

**Superswaps** has achieved significant milestones across the Superchain ecosystem: - Reached 500M volume on Ink Chain - Now live across multiple chains including OP Mainnet, Celo, Mode, Lisk, Fraxtal - Achieved 2nd highest volume increase in the Superchain **Key Features**: - Unified cross-chain UX - Pure onchain execution - No bots or relayers needed - MEV protection - Consolidated liquidity management **Integration Benefits**: - Single-app cross-chain swaps - No multiple transactions - No separate gas bridging - Open-source infrastructure *Technical documentation*: [Superswaps Docs](https://velodrome.finance/docs/superswaps)

Velodrome continues its strong performance on Soneium, maintaining its position as the leading DEX platform. Recent highlights: - Achieved #1 DEX status with highest trading volume - Consistently outperforming all other DEXs combined - Sustained $30M+ weekly trading volume This follows a pattern of growth, with recent weeks showing more than double the average volume compared to previous months. *Trading metrics indicate sustained market dominance rather than temporary spike.*