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Velodrome

The central trading and liquidity marketplace on Optimism.

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Velodrome Launches Automated Liquidity Management (ALM) for Enhanced LP Experience

Thu 14th Aug 2025
Velodrome introduces Automated Liquidity Management (ALM), a solution for providing concentrated liquidity without active management. Key features: - Automated rebalancing to keep liquidity in optimal trading range - Higher LP rewards through concentrated pools - Real-time reward streaming - Built-in security with vault caps - Simple setup with initial parameters The system offers a hands-free approach to liquidity provision, allowing users to maximize returns while minimizing active management requirements. Learn more and start providing liquidity at [Velodrome Finance](https://velodrome.finance/liquidity)
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Velodrome Hits $2B Volume Milestone Beyond OP Mainnet

Thu 30th Jan 2025
Velodrome Finance has reached $2 billion in trading volume beyond OP Mainnet in record time. The second billion was achieved in just 70 days - half the time it took to reach the first billion (140 days). This acceleration comes amid strong growth across multiple chains: - Recent daily LP rewards reaching up to 2,828% APR on key pairs - Consistent record-breaking volumes across the Superchain - Over $10B total volume YTD in 2025 - Dominance as #1 DEX across 8 chains - $300K+ in voting rewards distributed The protocol continues expanding its presence as the primary liquidity hub across the Optimism Superchain ecosystem.
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VELO Token Now Available on Revolut Trading Platform

Thu 14th Aug 2025
The VELO token has been listed on Revolut's cryptocurrency trading platform, marking a significant expansion in its accessibility. Revolut, Europe's leading fintech company, serves over 60 million users globally. Key points: - Trading available across UK & EEA countries - Integration with Revolut's main app - Future expansion planned for Revolut X platform Users can access VELO trading through the [Revolut app](https://www.revolut.com/)
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SolvBTC Launches on Multiple Chains

Thu 14th Aug 2025
**SolvProtocol**, aiming to establish a decentralized Bitcoin reserve, has expanded its presence across blockchain networks: - Now trading on Velodrome (Inkon Chain) paired with kBTC - Previously launched on Soneium paired with WBTC - Offers both SolvBTC and xSolvBTC tokens - Active liquidity mining programs with ongoing incentives *SolvProtocol continues to build its cross-chain Bitcoin reserve infrastructure through strategic marketplace deployments.*
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Velodrome Trading Volume Doubles in 2025

Mon 21st Jul 2025
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.
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Superswaps Launch and Growth Across Superchain

Thu 10th Jul 2025
**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)
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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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