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Velodrome

The central trading and liquidity marketplace on Optimism.

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Velodrome Liquidity Pool Rewards Update

Thu 30th Jan 2025
Velodrome's latest Slipstream LP rewards show strong yields across multiple pairs: - ASTR-USDC.e offering ~571% APR - ASTR-WETH at ~417% APR - oUSDT-WETH yielding ~326% APR - USDT0-WBTC providing ~195% APR These rates reflect Velodrome's continued dominance as the primary DEX across 8 chains on the Optimism Superchain. Recent volume metrics show consistent growth, with cumulative trading reaching $31B and daily volumes regularly exceeding $100M.
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Relay Contract Vulnerability Results in $250k Griefing Attack

Thu 12th Jun 2025
A vulnerability in Relay's permissionless contract calls allowed griefing attacks during specific Wednesday time windows. The issue affected both OP Mainnet (~$80k) and Base (~$170k) networks. Key points: - User funds remained secure throughout - No smart contract exploitation occurred - Issue resolved via contract call permission updates - Affected partners notified The team will release a detailed incident report and continue coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Soneium ACS Rewards Distribution Goes Live

Thu 12th Jun 2025
After a 100+ day campaign period, Soneium has begun distributing $ASTR rewards to participants of eligible Velodrome pools. - Rewards can be claimed at [ACS claim portal](https://acs.astar.network/) - Additional earning opportunities available through [incentivized pools](https://velodrome.finance/liquidity?filters=Soneium) *The ACS campaign was a collaboration between Astar Network and Soneium ecosystem to reward user engagement on Velodrome.*

Amplifi Rebrands to Earned Network, Integrates with Velodrome on Mode Network

Thu 12th Jun 2025
**Earned Network** (formerly Amplifi) has announced a strategic integration with Velodrome to enhance DeFi capabilities on Mode Network. Key updates: - Automatic stablecoin swaps now available across various liquidity pools - Integration leverages Velodrome's unique on-chain data structure - AI Agent integration capabilities maintained post-rebrand The partnership aims to streamline DeFi operations and improve liquidity management on the Mode Network ecosystem. Learn more about the transformation at [@Earned_Network](https://twitter.com/Earned_Network)

Velodrome Maintains Market Leadership on Soneium

Thu 5th Jun 2025
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.*
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Velodrome DEX Marks 3 Years with $31B Volume Milestone

Thu 5th Jun 2025
Velodrome celebrates its third anniversary with impressive growth metrics: - **$31 Billion** in lifetime trading volume - **$26 Million+** in lifetime fees - Dominates as #1 DEX across 8 chains including OP Mainnet, Soneium, and Mode Network - **56%** of $VELO tokens locked with 3.6-year average duration - **91%** of locks are auto-maximized The protocol, launched in 2022, has established itself as the leading DEX on the Optimism Superchain. Year three performance exceeded the first two years combined, demonstrating accelerating growth and adoption.

VELO Token Supply Reduction Analysis

Thu 15th May 2025
Recent data shows significant changes in VELO token metrics: - **Supply Reduction**: Net decrease of 4.2M tokens in circulating supply - **Locking Activity**: 30.9M VELO tokens locked - **Emission Rate**: 26.6M new tokens emitted - **Net Effect**: 4M+ reduction in available tokens Previous epoch data indicates strong protocol growth: - Trading volume reached $182M (33% increase) - ~$120k distributed in voting rewards - 6M+ VELO locked exceeded emissions *This trend suggests growing protocol engagement and potential supply constraints.*
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Velodrome Secures 1M $OP Grant to Boost Superchain Ecosystem

Thu 1st May 2025
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.
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SuperStacks Rewards Program Launches Across Optimism Ecosystem

Thu 17th Apr 2025
Velodrome and Optimism have launched SuperStacks, a new interoperability-focused rewards program running from April 16 to June 30. The program allows users to earn XP (redeemable for $OP tokens) by providing liquidity in specific pools across multiple chains: - OP Mainnet: USDT0/WETH, USDT0/USDT - Ink: USDT0/WETH, WETH/kBTC - Soneium: USDT0/ETH Reward calculations factor in: - Liquidity amount provided - Duration of participation - Additional bonus opportunities Users can track their progress on the [SuperStacks dashboard](http://app.optimism.io/superstacks).
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WalletConnect Token & superETH Launch on Velodrome

Thu 24th Apr 2025
Two significant token launches have occurred on Velodrome, the Optimism-based DEX: - **WalletConnect Token (WCT)** is now live for trading and liquidity provision, paired with WETH. Active emissions have begun. - **superETH** from Dinero has launched with multiple trading pairs: - WETH - iETH - USDT0 Both tokens feature incentives and emissions programs for liquidity providers. *Consider participating in liquidity pools to earn rewards.*
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