Rubic Weekly Report 10/17/2024
Let’s take a look at what has happened this week.
Summary:
- 🟩 New Fees Model On Rubic
- 🛠 Rubic’s API Is Live
- 🔄 DEX Aggregation On TON
- 🌟 ATH In Transactions
- 🔗Across Protocol Upcoming Integration
- 🎂 Rubic’s 4th Birthday Reward Distribution
Development
1. New Fees Model On Rubic
We know you love swapping with ZERO fees! Thus, Rubic is dropping fees to zero for any swaps <$100!
Almost all on-chain swaps with stables or native tokens are also free now!
For other swaps, fees vary depending on the trade specifics.
2. Retro Bridge Integration
Retro Bridge Brings a Rate Boost to Rubic!
Thanks to Retro Bridge, we’ve enhanced rates across 23 chains, including Taiko, Blast, Gravity Chain, & XLayer.
With 600K+ swaps processed & an average bridging time of 36 sec, Retro Bridge is a game-changer. Welcome!
Besides, not only can you swap assets quickly & cheaply, but you can also earn Retro Bridge points for making swaps via this bridge on Rubic. These points could be your key to an exclusive airdrop or you can spend them on RetroMarket.
Details: https://retrobridge.io/quests
3. DEX Aggregation On TON
Expand your TON trading options! Rubic now integrates with Ston.fi and DeDust, two leading DEXs on the TON blockchain. Swap seamlessly on-chain, and enjoy cross-chain routes with ChangeNOW
Stone.fi boasts a TVL exceeding $186 million, while DeDust secures over $158 million in TVL. This integration brings significant value to both communities!
4. Rubic’s API Launch
Rubic’s API is now fully live!
We’re thrilled to announce our first integration with HoldStation Wallet, a popular smart contract wallet with over 50K downloads on Google Play. By leveraging Rubic’s API, HoldStation can provide its users with the most efficient and cost-effective swaps.
Why choose Rubic’s API?
- Unmatched Network Reach: Access the broadest DeFi ecosystem with support for over 90 blockchains and 220+ bridges & DEXs.
- Optimal Routes & Pricing: Ensure your users always get the best rates and fastest transaction times.
- Seamless Integration: Our API is designed for easy integration, reducing manual work and improving data accuracy. Benefit from our comprehensive support to streamline the process.
- Monetization: As an integrator, you can monetize your Rubic API integration by collecting fees.
Want to bring the full power of Rubic’s Best Rate Finder App to your platform? Contact our business development lead, Sven Michael, to discuss your integration needs.
Join the DeFi revolution with Rubic’s API.
5. Across Provider Upcoming Integration
We’re excited to announce the integration of the Across protocol!
Across is currently the only cross-chain intents protocol in production, offering the fastest and most cost-effective interoperability solution without compromising security.
We’re planning to integrate Across into the Rubic Best Rate Finder App, enabling seamless swaps across 10 chains.
Here’s what Across has achieved so far:
- $12B+ in volume
- 8M+ transactions
- Average fill time: < 1 minute
- Bridge 1 ETH: <$1
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing cross-chain trading on Rubic!
ETA: This week
6. EYWA Integration
Rubic is leveling up! We’re thrilled to announce the integration of EYWA Protocol, a secure token & data bridge.
EYWA builds a very interesting solution: it’s not just your typical bridge. They solve the problem of liquidity fragmentation between chains by creatively composing Curve metapools and the actual bridge.
This integration will significantly improve cross-chain swaps on 11 networks, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Taiko, & Blast.
Rubic: Your Best Rate Finder!
ETA: Next week
Marketing
1. ATH In Transactions
Rubic Breaks Records Again! Another All-Time High in Transactions. On the final day of our BDay campaign, Rubic’s Best Rate Finder App shattered its own all-time high for transactions. This marks an incredible two ATHs in just one week!
In total, over 2,503 cross-chain and 18,423 on-chain swaps were executed, bringing the grand total to an impressive 20,926 transactions.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our BDay campaign and continues to use Rubic for their swaps.
2. Rubic’s 4th Birthday Reward Distribution
Rubic’s BDay Bash on Layer3 is over and it was a wild ride!
We wrapped up with over 204K swaps & nearly 16M volume across Scroll, Base, and Taiko. Thanks to our amazing community & valuable partners, we had almost 9K participants! Winners will be announced next week.
Meanwhile, keep enjoying zero fees & the best rates with Rubic.
Leaderboard: https://dune.com/l3-dune-wizards/rubics-birthday-campaign-leaderboard/06e2dc1d-e2d1-435f-a82e-05c0f78cf848
3. Holdstation Integrates Rubic’s API
Holdstation Wallet has added on-chain swap functionality across multiple chains via Rubic’s API, including LineaBuild, Avalanche, Optimism, zkLink & Bitlayer.
Holdstation is one of the first Rubic API integrators, enhancing their wallet with fast & easy swaps.
Holdstation is a cutting-edge smart contract wallet designed for the future of trading, boasting over 50K downloads on Google Play! We’re excited to partner with them!
Explore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.holdstation&hl=en_US
4. $SCR Token Launch
Have you heard the news? Scroll is launching their token on October 22, and the snapshot for the airdrop is happening on October 19!
Rubicans, it’s time to SWAP! Collect Scroll Marks by swapping to & on Scroll with zero fees, and gear up for the airdrop!
4. Intract Challenger On Linea
Join the Intract Challenger Series on Linea, earn 50 XPs & enter $600 reward pool by swapping at least $5 on Linea via Rubic.
Choose from 7 providers, including OpenOceanGlobal, XY Finance, & Odos Protocol for your optimal route.
Join: https://www.intract.io/challenger-series
5. Layer 3 Season 3 Campaign
Join the Layer3 Season 3 campaign and unlock a world of benefits. Stake L3 tokens on Ethereum Mainnet and gain access to the broader Layer3 ecosystem, including exclusive rewards from Rubic. Enjoy seamless cross-chain swaps with Rubic and earn 33 XPs and Layer3 Cubes, boosting your chances in future airdrops.
Join the campaign:
https://app.layer3.xyz/quests/season-3-rubic?slug=season-3-rubic
6. Zeta DeFi League
Starting September 4th, join Rubic in Zeta blockchain DeFi League on Intract. Complete simple tasks & earn exclusive Zeta NFTs for future RFP rewards:
1️⃣ Make any swap between ETH & BNB chains on Rubic
2️⃣ Follow us & Retweet this post
7. Blast Quest On Layer3
Layer3 Explorers, a new quest awaits! If you own 25+ Layer3 Cubes, join our quest on Blast. Swap to and from Blast on Rubic to earn more Cubes, Layer3 XPs, and Blast Gold from Rubic. Join the quest
Not enough Cubes? Explore Rubic’s other quests on Layer3!
8. New Intract Compass Quests
Intract Сompass explorers! Rubic is an approved protocol on Linea, Scroll, Blast & Base Compass Campaigns. Now, we are live on zkSync and soon on Mode!
Complete easy on-chain & social tasks & level up your XP score. To engage with our Compass quests, follow the links provided below:
Rubic on zkSync Compass:
https://www.intract.io/quest/6659a29721949f76bb4714df
Rubic on Base Compass:
https://www.intract.io/quest/660d3f8e0f5e5a9e8235549b
Rubic on Linea Compass:
https://www.intract.io/quest/660d3ed80f5e5a9e8235471f
Rubic on Blast Compass:
https://www.intract.io/quest/660d3ed70f5e5a9e823546cc
Rubic on Scroll Compass:
https://www.intract.io/quest/660d3f100f5e5a9e82354bea
Soon, we’ll join compass campaigns on zkSync, Blast, Scroll, & Mode.
