Hey Kumaniacs,
Over the last six months, Kuma has grown faster than we could have imagined, and that’s thanks to you!
When we shared our last update, you told us exactly what you wanted and today we’re here to deliver on that. Our new roadmap is a blueprint for how we plan to scale Kuma into the second half of 2025, bringing you more markets, deeper liquidity, new ways to earn, and a better all-around trading experience.
Here’s what you can expect over the next few months:
More Markets and Liquidity
You asked for more trading options and we heard you.
Starting August 2025, we’re rolling out 20+ new pairs in partnership with our lead market maker Selini Capital, plus deeper liquidity across the board.
The first batch of new listings is already in testing and you’ll start to see them go live in the coming weeks.
DTFs: DEX Traded Funds
Not everyone wants to be glued to charts. That’s where our DTFs come in.
Kuma Vaults (DTFs) will offer users to ability to earn from a variety of fixed rate, professionally managed strategies that give you an easy, passive way to earn while boosting liquidity across the platform.
If active trading isn’t your thing, this gives you a chance to put your capital to work and benefit from the works of professional liquidity managers.
This is a game changer for the ecosystem, creating new earning opportunities and bringing in deeper liquidity to power better trading conditions for everyone.
Kuma Points
Launching alongside vaults, the Kuma Points program is designed to reward your ongoing activity on Kuma ahead of our token launch.
When vaults go live you’ll also get the chance to start earning points on all eligible activities on Kuma such as making deposits into vaults, trading, and completing social quests.
Points will determine your airdrop eligibility once the $KUMA token launches. Early, loyal traders will get extra recognition for their support before the program starts.
$KUMA TGE and $IDEX Migration
With the launch of our points program around the corner we’re also preparing for the $KUMA token launch. This launch will mark a major milestone that will power the next phase of growth for the Kuma ecosystem.
For our long-time supporters holding $IDEX, we’re making sure you’re part of this future. A dedicated share of the $KUMA supply will be set aside specifically for $IDEX holders, ensuring no one is left behind.
Hybrid Liquidity
In 2026 we’re planning on bringing back one of the most loved features from the IDEX days: hybrid liquidity.
By combining AMMs and orderbooks into a single engine, we’ll deliver the deepest liquidity and best possible pricing for traders. And yes, that means spot trading will eventually be available on Kuma.
Kuma L2 and Launchpad
Looking into the future we want to lay the groundwork for an entire ecosystem, with our L2 at it’s core. Designed for speed and scalability we want to open our L2 for other projects to build on. The Kuma Launchpad will sit on top of that foundation, giving new projects everything they need to go from development to token launch on day one. Together, they create a growth loop that benefits builders, traders, and the entire Kuma community.
Looking Past 2025
Everything here is just the starting point. The tools we’re rolling out now are just the foundations for something much bigger. We hope to continue to build this thing together. More markets, more ways to earn, and a lot more fun still to come.
About Kuma
Kuma is a double-down bet on what works for decentralized trading: speed, security, and transparency. From the team behind the No.1 DEX from 2017-2019, and powered by Berachain’s Proof-of-Liquidity, Kuma delivers one-click onboarding, seamless mobile trading via Kuma Connect, and gas-free settlement. Traders of all sizes have an edge thanks to millisecond execution and complete control of their funds.
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