Velvet September Update
From staking on Base to Solana AI trading, Telegram alpha calls, and mobile UX — Velvet pushed DeFAI into overdrive this September.
September was all about momentum.
We pushed forward on DeFAI productization, launched key staking and trading features, dropped a new leaderboard, and expanded Velvet’s presence with events across Asia during Token2049 and Korea Blockchain Week.
Let’s break it down
DeFAI Updates:
We took big steps toward making Velvet’s AI not just a feature but a full product experience.
DeFAI Mini-App Beta
We began beta-testing the Velvet DeFAI Mini-App, our standalone, AI-centric experience that brings agents, execution, and analytics into a unified mobile-native on Base app.
Prompt-to-Strategy
We kicked off development for Prompt-to-Strategy: just type what you want, and agents build a full, executable DeFi strategy in real-time… from swaps and staking to vaults and yield farming.
Telegram Alpha Calls
We launched an Alpha Call Telegram Channel, where Velvet agents send curated trading calls and signals directly to users’ inboxes, with fast access links to act on the opportunity immediately.
Tech & Product Updates
Big infra updates dropped this month, including new chains, staking modules, and feature improvements.
Base Staking
You can now stake $VELVET directly on Base, expanding your yield and veVELVET rewards on one of the fastest-growing L2 ecosystems.
Solana + Gems
We added Gems support to Solana, enabling yield, referral, and trading activity to generate points across chains.
Solana Trading via AI
Velvet AI agents can now trade tokens on Solana, executing swaps across supported DEXs via Copilot prompts.
Mobile Design Revamp
We rolled out a new mobile navigation system and updated icon library to make core actions (swaps, staking, vaults) faster and more intuitive on the go.
Gems Leaderboard
Track your progress and dominate the rankings with our new Gems Leaderboard, showing where you stand vs. the Velvet community.
Perps Trading UX in Progress
We’ve started designing a sleek Perp Trading UI, with AI trade flows, limit orders, and strategy overlays.
Community & Ecosystem
The Velvet ecosystem came alive this month — with new campaigns, competitions, and global presence.
Epoch 3 Gems Campaign Announced
1,000,000 $VELVET up for grabs. Epoch 3 starts October 10 - with new features, boosted vaults, and referral bonuses incoming.
Hardcore Labs Portfolio
We launched the Hardcore Labs Stablecoin Portfolio, targeting 15–20% APY, with 3x Gems Boost and 3x Aegis Points
Meet the Agents Livestream
We hosted a deep-dive livestream introducing the Velvet Multi-Agent DeFAI framework - covering each agent’s role, data sources, and decision logic.
Global Presence: Token2049 + KBW
We attended Token2049 in Singapore and Korea Blockchain Week, hosting events, meeting partners, and showcasing Velvet’s tech to global DeFi leaders.
$FEN Trading Competition
We co-hosted a $FEN competition on Velvet with 1.3M $FEN in rewards, going live October 9th - powered by AI and eligible for Gem boosts.
$ORANGE Airdrop
$VELVET stakers on BNB Chain were eligible for an $ORANGE airdrop, expanding real yield exposure through exclusive campaigns.
Spaces & Partnerships
Hosted a community Twitter Spaces with Parado
Announced partnerships with Yo Protocol and Peapods Metavaults - now integrated in Velvet’s DeFi yield stack
Velvet Trading on Coinbase
Trade $VELVET on Coinbase App with the launch of our $VELVET Aerodrome Base Pool.
Velvet Gems Streaks
We launched Gems Streaks: come back daily, keep the streak alive, and earn up to +150% bonus Gems.