Junction: Smarter swaps, smoother journeys!

Gm, Junction Fam!

Welcome back to another edition of our DeFi newsletter! At Junction, we’re all about simplifying your cross-chain experience, making swaps and interactions across ecosystems seamless and hassle-free. Whether you’re swapping, bridging, or exploring, Junction connects it all in one smooth flow.

This week, we’ve got some exciting updates, fresh rewards, and all the DeFi news you need. Let’s get into it!

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Friday refresher + new surprises

Last Friday, we rolled out much-anticipated updates to make your DeFi experience smoother:

• Solana swaps: You can swap between SOL <> USDC within the Solana ecosystem.

But here’s the surprise: it’s only Tuesday, and we’ve already taken things up a notch! You can now swap to and from Solana to Bitcoin AND Ethereum seamlessly. Cross-ecosystem swaps are no longer just a dream - they’re LIVE, and they’re happening RIGHT NOW on Junction.

In case you missed the Friday edition, here are other updates:

• Wallet packages: Group wallets by ecosystems and connect multiple wallets in a single click

• Search tokens: No more endless scrolling - just type in the token name and find it instantly

PS: you can still read it here. ✅

What’s new in DeFi (Dec 9 - 15, 2024)

The DeFi space never slows down! Here are some key highlights from the last week in case you missed any:

• BTC: Another day, another ATH

• FUEL Network: Introduced their native token - FUEL

• Avalanche’s biggest upgrade, 'Avalanche9000,' is live - scaling to new heights!

  Magic Eden airdrops ME token, but its price fell 67%. What’s up with ME?

Partner highlights:

• Circle: Announced CCTP V2, rolling out to Ethereum, Base, Avalanche, and more chains in early 2025.

• 0x: Released its November metrics, proving why it’s one of the top DeFi protocols.

• 0x: Teasing a new chain launch. Did you guess it? 👀

• Chainflip: Hit $1B in total swap volume - DeFi liquidity in action!

• CTRL Wallet: Mobile wallet is live - DeFi on the go just got easier.

Junction announcements:

• Maya Protocol: Non-custodial native swaps across ecosystems.

• Twitter spaces: Co-hosted with Maya Protocol on solving blockchain interoperability together - missed it? Catch the recording.

Junction app: alpha access

We’re thrilled to have such an incredible group of alpha testers shaping the future of Junction. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we’re excited to share that we’ve already made changes - like pushing the search bar to help you find tokens faster.

👉 Access the app here: Junction app

Your thoughts make all the difference! Tell us what you love, what needs work, and what you’d like to see next.

👉 Submit your feedback here: Feedback form

Remember, feedback doesn’t just help us grow - it unlocks rewards for you too. So dive in, test out the app, and let us know what you think! 👀

We’re just getting started, and there’s so much more to come. As we roll out new ecosystems and features, we’re inching closer to building the ultimate DeFi Junction for YOU. And yes, more token support is just around the corner - so watch out for the next big update! 🚀

Yours dedicatedly,
The Junction Team