Velvet | Onchain Terminal (@Velvet_Capital): Velvet January Update: Signals, Cashback, and Rewards: DeFAI in Action

Velvet January Update: Signals, Cashback, and Rewards: DeFAI in Action January was a busy month for Velvet. While markets stayed volatile, we kept building. From launching AlphaHub and rolling out 20+ live AI strategies to introducing up to 100% cashback for active users, this was a month focused on one thing: helping traders win. AI Updates: AlphaHub and Live Strategies AlphaHub Goes Live We launched AlphaHub, a live signal engine that surfaces the tokens our AI agents are bullish on at any given moment. AlphaHub is now live on Base, Solana, and BNB Chain. 20+ Live AI Strategies Across Chains We now have: 7 strategies live on Base 7 strategies live on Solana 6 strategies live on BNB Chain These include: Accumulation Zone: Detects tokens with surging unique buyer activity — smart money loading up. Pump Detector: Spots explosive price action with strong upward momentum. Hype Hunter: Finds tokens gaining viral social traction before the crowd catches on. Trade Magnet: Targets tokens attracting heavy trading activity and strong market interest. Big Player: Tracks tokens drawing attention from whales and notable investors. Spike Hunter: Catches sudden volume explosions signaling imminent price moves. Velvet Unicorn: Curated trading signals powered by the Velvet Unicorn AI. This is DeFAI in practice: structured, signal-driven execution across multiple ecosystems. Tech & Product Updates January focused heavily on improving the trading experience and rewarding real users. Advanced Orders: DCA Live We added DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) as a new order type, giving traders more flexibility beyond simple market orders and smooth out buys or sells. Speed & Reliability Improvements We optimized app speed and execution reliability to deliver a smoother trading experience across chains. We also improved token charts and trading graphs to make decision-making faster and clearer. Rank-Based Gems Distribution We transitioned Gems distribution to a rank-based system, instead of normalization — ensuring real users and high contributors are rewarded proportionally. Custom Referral Codes + 15% Cashback Users can now create custom referral codes for easier sharing with friends and new users receive 15% cashback for their first month, accelerating onboarding and retention. UX & Trading Improvements We shipped multiple quality-of-life upgrades: Hide scam tokens manually on the My Positions tab Added price up/down arrows for clarity Transaction table filters Fixed buy/sell token glitches Continued mobile landing page refinements Community & Ecosystem Updates January was one of our strongest community months to date. Velvet Cashback Launch We introduced Velvet Cashback, giving users up to 100% cashback on trading fees based on: veVELVET holdings 30-day rolling trading volume This transforms $VELVET from governance-only into an active trading utility token. Gems Campaigns Epoch 6 concluded with 977,256 $VELVET distributed Epoch 7 announced with 968,305 $VELVET, launching February 10th with rewards going live yesterday Trading Competitions We ran competitions for $VU and $BLINK on the App, raising volumes and awareness for these tokens. Banners Now Live See all rewards you can earn on the app currently by checking out the Velvet Banners at the bottom of your screen. Major Integrations BlinkBot Integration: Users can now swap and deposit directly into Velvet portfolios via X. 0slot Integration: Solana traders now benefit from MEV-optimized execution for faster, more reliable trades. Campaigns & Collaborations Joined the TaskOn Onchain Playground Campaign Hosted a DeFAI 2026 Predictions Livestream with top AI agent partners Community Growth Held 4 Community Spaces in January Continuing weekly Spaces every Monday at 7pm EST Continued expanding the Velvet Ambassador Program If you want to join the Ambassador Program, head to our Discord and speak with the team.