Velodrome Slipstream (Optimism)

Velodrome Slipstream (Optimism)

Velodrome Slipstream is a decentralized exchange and liquidity protocol deployed on Optimism, an Ethereum Layer 2 network. It supports automated token swaps and liquidity provisioning, using an incentive model based on vote-escrowed tokens. The design prioritizes capital efficiency and decentralized governance without requiring user accounts or identity verification.

At its core, Slipstream operates through smart contracts that facilitate token trading across a range of supported pairs. It incorporates a ve(3,3) tokenomics model, allowing users to vote on which pools receive liquidity incentives. This mechanism plays a central role in the protocol's reward distribution and liquidity dynamics.

Access is wallet-based, with compatibility limited to those that support Optimism. Trades and liquidity interactions are non-custodial, and users retain control of their assets at all times. The protocol's governance and emissions are managed through community participation and voting.

Key Considerations

• Wallet-based access only; no registration or KYC required
• Liquidity emissions tied to ve-token governance participation
• Suitable for users familiar with Layer 2 DeFi and token voting systems
• Asset availability and incentives vary based on community decisions