According to SecondSwap, Day 1 of Avalanche Summit 2025 featured trading-focused discussions led by industry figures such as Anthony Scaramucci, Emin Gün Sirer, and Chris Holmes. A highlight was the panel 'The Future of Trading Onchain,' where Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, provided actionable insights into the shift towards onchain trading and decentralized finance models (Source: SecondSwap via Twitter, May 18, 2025). The event spotlighted how leading crypto exchanges and protocols are adopting advanced onchain trading solutions, with direct implications for liquidity, transparency, and reduced settlement risks. These developments are likely to impact trading strategies, as more institutional and retail traders explore onchain venues for faster execution and lower fees, driving competition among decentralized exchanges and traditional trading platforms.

According to @overlyleveraged, Backprop Finance has introduced support for cross dTAO subnet swaps, expanding trading capabilities for users on the platform (Source: https://twitter.com/overlyleveraged/status/1919300961644015678). This update allows traders to seamlessly exchange assets across different subnets within the dTAO ecosystem, reducing friction and potentially increasing liquidity. Enhanced interoperability is expected to benefit active crypto traders looking for efficient cross-chain swap solutions. The development may also impact transaction volumes and trading strategies in related DeFi protocols.

According to EmberCN, StakeStone is preparing for a snapshot to determine airdrop eligibility for holders of STONE, BERASTONE, SBTC, and STONEBTC. StakeStone, known for its yield-bearing liquidity asset solutions, supports emerging blockchain and L2 ecosystems with diverse liquidity needs. It has achieved significant milestones, including a TVL of $627 million through products like berachain, story, and plume.