Uniswap’s Unichain has boosted L2 volumes past $40B, but liquidity tells a different story. TVL has halved since July, exposing the limits of incentive-driven growth. Despite cheaper fees, users remain on Ethereum—where Uniswap continues to be one of the network’s largest revenue engines.
Decentralized exchanges just hit a record high, with DEX-to-CEX spot volumes reaching parity for the first time. The middle-tier altcoin sector, once central to CEX activity, is losing ground. Meanwhile, a new generation of CLOB-based DEXs is preparing to reshape the landscape of crypto trading.
Hyperliquid is preparing to launch its own stablecoin, USDH, through a validator-led governance vote. With USDC currently dominating its ecosystem, USDH would reduce reliance on external issuers and capture reserve yield. Paxos, Frax, Ethena, and an Agora–MoonPay coalition are competing to deploy it
Hyperliquid is preparing to launch its own stablecoin, USDH, through a validator-led governance vote. With USDC currently dominating its ecosystem, USDH would reduce reliance on external issuers and capture reserve yield. Paxos, Frax, Ethena, and an Agora–MoonPay coalition are competing to deploy it
Uniswap’s Unichain has boosted L2 volumes past $40B, but liquidity tells a different story. TVL has halved since July, exposing the limits of incentive-driven growth. Despite cheaper fees, users remain on Ethereum—where Uniswap continues to be one of the network’s largest revenue engines.
Decentralized exchanges just hit a record high, with DEX-to-CEX spot volumes reaching parity for the first time. The middle-tier altcoin sector, once central to CEX activity, is losing ground. Meanwhile, a new generation of CLOB-based DEXs is preparing to reshape the landscape of crypto trading.
The increase in volume has been attributed to rising activity across the BNB ecosystem and the launch of PancakeSwap’s Version 4 ‘Infinity’ upgrade, which introduced multiple new pool types and gas-saving features.
TONSWAP is a new DEX and launchpad planned on the TON blockchain, aiming to fix poor UX and low liquidity in TON DeFi. With Telegram integration, $100M projected funding, and a meme-savvy brand, it positions itself as the ecosystem’s go-to trading hub with seamless access and deep liquidity.
Uniswap’s Layer 2 blockchain, Unichain, has surged to $1.2B in TVL, surpassing Ethereum in daily trading volume. This rapid growth was fueled by a $21 million liquidity incentive program aimed at attracting users and boosting on-chain activity.
Binance has introduced a new product that brings decentralized exchange (DEX) functionality directly to users of its centralized platform. This move could mark the beginning of a more integrated trading experience across both models.
