Junction weekly: Stay connected to DeFi

Gm, Junction fam,

We’re back with another edition of your favourite DeFi update! Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the community, this newsletter is your ultimate junction for last week’s DeFi highlights - just like our app is your go-to junction for navigating DeFi seamlessly.

From testing the app and earning rewards to bringing your friends onboard, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Let’s dive in!

What is Junction again?

For all our new members - welcome aboard! Junction is your ultimate DeFi hub, simplifying cross-chain interactions across 100+ chains.

You can swap, bridge, and move assets effortlessly across ecosystems—all in one place, without the usual complexity. Our goal is to make DeFi as seamless and accessible as possible.

Test Junction alpha, Earn rewards

First things first, DeFi is evolving, and you have the power to shape what’s next. By joining the Junction Alpha, you’re not just testing an app - you’re directly contributing to the future of cross-chain DeFi.

And here’s the best part: your feedback earns you rewards! 🤑 We’re on the lookout for early contributors, so if you’ve been thinking about getting more involved in the space, this is the perfect opportunity.

👉 Access the app here: Junction app
👉 Submit your feedback here: Feedback form

What’s new in DeFi (Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2025)

• BTC dropped below $100K, ETH below $3K, SOL below $200 - we thought the bull run was locked in, but Trump’s tariffs had other plans.

• Sui is live on Phantom! Now, how about adding more chains with Junction? 👀

• Moonpay onboarded 1M+ users this month - bull or bear, people are still aping in.

• Uniswap v4 is now live on 10 chains.

• Pump dot fun surpassed Solana and Ethereum in 30-day revenue? Imagine what Junction alphas can do with access to both memes and fundamentals.

Partner highlights

• CCTP now supports Aptos for native USDC transfers

• Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard is now live on Soneium

• OpenOcean Sweep Swap expands to 10+ chains

• OpenOcean Smart DCA goes live on Sonic and Base

• Chainflip DCA Swaps are now available via SwapKit

Junction announcements

• Our cofounder, Diane, joined Blockchain Addict to share what we're building at Junction. Check out the whole interview here.

Referrals = Rewards!

Finally, as you already know, sharing is caring - especially when it pays. Get your friends in and start earning!

It’s that simple!

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2025 is off to a strong start, and there’s a lot more in the pipeline. If you haven’t jumped into the Junction Alpha yet - now’s the time. Big things are on the way, and you’ll want to be part of them from the start.

To building the future of DeFi,
The Junction team