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Velodrome

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Optimism's liquidity layer

Launch App
Total Value Locked
$180.0M
24h Volume
$25.0M
Swap Fee
0.02%
Chains Supported
1

About Velodrome

Velodrome is Optimism's central trading and liquidity marketplace, implementing the ve(3,3) model pioneered by Andre Cronje's Solidly. Launched in June 2022, Velodrome solved Solidly's issues with carefully tuned tokenomics. Protocols bribe veVELO holders to direct VELO emissions to their pools, creating sustainable liquidity incentives aligned with actual trading activity. With just 0.02% fees on stable pools, Velodrome offers some of the cheapest swaps in DeFi. Slipstream introduced concentrated liquidity, while Relay automates voting strategies for passive veVELO holders.

Supported Blockchains

Features

ve(3,3) Tokenomics
Voting Gauges
Protocol Bribes/Incentives
Ultra-low Fees
Slipstream (Concentrated Liquidity)
Relay Automation

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lowest fees on Optimism
  • Sustainable ve(3,3) emissions model
  • Strong protocol partnerships
  • veVELO governance power

Cons

  • Optimism-only deployment
  • Complex ve(3,3) mechanics
  • Requires veVELO for governance

Fee Structure

Swap Fee 0.02%
Maker Fee Free
Taker Fee 0.02%

Security & Info

Audited Yes
Auditors
Code4rena Spearbit
Governance VELO
Launch Date June 1, 2022

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