The decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter launched a Token Verification API (VRFD) on April 8, allowing developers to implement programmatic verification during token creation. The API uses a three-step process; developers must burn 1,000 JUP tokens to submit a verification request, and it requires no Gas fees. The initiative aims to become the standard foundational infrastructure for Solana projects.

Solana decentralized exchange Stabble issues an emergency notice urging liquidity providers to withdraw funds due to a security risk involving a former North Korean employee. The warning was disclosed by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, in the context of a U.S. warning about the infiltration of North Korean technical personnel. Stabble emphasizes that no attack has happened yet and will conduct a new security audit.

Gate News update, April 7, the decentralized exchange Aster and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced that they have reached a partnership. Both sides are moving forward with deep coordination at the ecosystem level and exploring integration options for each of their tokens. Based on the details of the collaboration, USD1 will become the exclusive settlement asset for Aster’s TradFi perpetual contracts on the platform.

Solana ecosystem DEX aggregator Titan launched the on-chain router DART on April 7. By dynamically allocating trading volume to the best liquidity sources in real time, it reduces trading costs; tests show costs are below 0.02%. In the future, it will expand to more trading pairs, and the DART API will enter the beta testing phase.

DefiLlama data shows that after the peak in October 2025, on-chain perpetual contract DEX trading volume has fallen for 5 consecutive months, dropping to $699.0 billion in March 2026, setting a new low. This reflects weakening demand for leveraged trading and speculation, with trading volume concentrated on a small number of leading platforms.

Osmosis DEX updated a Cosmos Hub proposal, deciding not to mint additional ATOM anymore, but instead to gradually acquire the required ATOM through market purchases for OSMO/ATOM conversions. The capped amount is less than 2.5% of the total ATOM supply. It has now entered the governance discussion stage; if the proposal is approved, it will achieve liquidity and governance integration.

The Cardano Foundation has partnered with Flowdesk to launch a multi-million-dollar liquidity enhancement initiative aimed at strengthening the trading depth and stability of decentralized exchanges and advancing DeFi capabilities. By injecting ADA tokens and optimizing liquidity management, the program will improve market conditions, attract institutional investors, and support the ongoing growth of the Cardano ecosystem.

In April 2026, the price of Ethereum fell under the influence of geopolitical pressure, but on-chain data performed well and network activity was high. User preference for self-custody increased, and the DEX market share rose. Analysts say the market has not seen panic selling; whether the price will reverse in the future still depends on the external environment.

Gate News message, April 2, Defillama data shows that in March 2026, the total DEX trading volume was $202.0 billion, nearly dropping back to the $251.3 billion level from March 2025. During the same period, Solana DEX trading volume was about $57.3 billion, falling to its lowest level since September 2024.

Solana token SOL has recently fallen by about 11%, repeatedly testing the $80 support level as the market worries it could retrace to $75. Despite network fees continuing to decline, Solana remains appealing for ecosystem development, with DApp revenue surpassing Ethereum. Overall market performance is poor, but SOL continues to face pressure.