VOOI V2 Explained: A Consumer-First, Chain-Agnostic Marketplace for Onchain Trading
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1. VOOI V1 (Pro): Building the Power Tool for DeFi Traders
2. VOOI V2 (Light): Unified, Abstracted Layer for DeFi Trading
3. Consumer-First Onboarding: The Decentralized Robinhood
4. Built for the Next Cycle
5. Competitive Landscape
6. Timeline and Roadmap
7. Where VOOI Goes From Here
8. References
VOOI started with a simple goal: make decentralized trading easier to use without giving up the core values of DeFi.
The first version was built for advanced users. Now with VOOI V2, that same infrastructure has been reimagined for simplicity: no bridges, no gas tokens, no wallet friction. A single interface and shared balance for trading across multiple chains.
1. VOOI V1 (Pro): Building the Power Tool for DeFi Traders
VOOI V1, also known as VOOI Pro, launched as a professional trading terminal designed for crypto-native users. It aggregated major perpetual DEXs like Orderly, Hyperliquid, and Ostium, giving traders access to multiple chains and deep liquidity from a single interface. VOOI Pro was built in response to the growing fragmentation of liquidity across DeFi.
At its core, VOOI V1 functioned as a meta DEX: instead of being a DEX itself, it connected to multiple underlying DEXs and routed your trades to the one offering the best execution. You connected your wallet (like Rabby or Rainbow), saw combined order books, and placed trades through VOOI which handled the routing across chains and protocols for you.
Why it mattered
It provided a unified trading interface across chains and protocols, with pro-level tools such as real-time order books, dynamic TradingView charts (with overlays, indicators, and replay modes), and cross-platform portfolio tracking (across chains and wallets) for deep market analysis and efficient execution. Features like dynamic charting and cross-platform portfolio tracking made it easier for experienced users to manage positions across multiple DEXs. An integrated AI assistant also streamlined the experience by guiding users through navigation and trade actions.
However, because everything happened onchain, users still had to manage the full DeFi stack:
Hold gas tokens on the correct network
Bridge assets manually between chains
Understand which chain a trade would be executed on
Approve and sign wallet transactions for every action
This setup was powerful, but built for experienced traders. VOOI V1 gave users more control and access but it didn’t eliminate friction. That’s exactly what VOOI V2 sets out to solve. While VOOI V1 empowered the experienced, VOOI V2 is designed for everyone else.
2. VOOI V2 (Light): Unified, Abstracted Layer for DeFi Trading
VOOI V2 (also known as VOOI Light) eliminates user-facing exposure to blockchain infrastructure. In most DeFi applications, users must bridge assets between chains, manage gas tokens, and juggle wallets across networks. VOOI replaces that fragmented experience with a unified one: a single balance, a single interface, and no need to think about chains, tokens, or gas.
Users can sign in using familiar Web2 credentials such as Google, Telegram, or passkeys. This triggers the creation of a Chain Abstracted Account (CAA), a smart contract wallet that lives onchain but operates through a simple, non-custodial authentication layer. Traditional Web3 wallets are still supported for users who prefer them.
Once funded on any supported chain, assets in a CAA are converted into a Chain Abstracted Balance (CAB), which can be used across the entire VOOI ecosystem. This architecture removes the need for native gas tokens or chain-specific balances in most cases.
Behind the scenes, solvers (execution agents) handle routing and execution. They front the liquidity and gas to complete trades, removing the need for users to sign multiple transactions, estimate gas, or interact with bridges. Solvers are reimbursed after settlement, and the user’s CAB is updated in near real-time. Finality is coordinated through VOOI’s settlement layer.
This redesign directly improves the trading experience. In a typical DeFi flow, users must:
Bridge USDC to the right chain
Swap for gas tokens
Connect a wallet
Choose a DEX
Execute the trade
With VOOI V2, the process looks like this:
Deposit USDC once
Trade across spot, perps, and swaps on any chain
Done
This shift from a fragmented, multi-step process to a unified interface is what makes VOOI V2 feel fundamentally different from most DeFi apps. For the user, this means you no longer need to manage chains, hold native gas tokens, or approve every transaction. A single deposit can be used across all supported chains and product types.
Multi-Market Execution in One Interface
VOOI combines perpetuals, spot trades, and token swaps into a single, composable trading layer:
Perps: Trade leveraged positions across chains using integrated protocols like GMX, KiloEx, and Ostium
Spot: Buy and sell tokens across EVM-compatible networks, with BTC and Solana support coming soon, all from a single balance
Swaps: Instantly exchange tokens without worrying about bridges, chains, or fragmented liquidity
All product types are accessible through the same interface and use the same shared balance, enabling faster and more efficient multi-asset trading.
Shared Balance and Collateral Model
Unlike traditional DeFi where each protocol requires separate collateral deposits, VOOI's unified margin system allows a single USDC deposit to power leveraged positions on Arbitrum, spot trades on Base, and swaps on Polygon simultaneously. This capital efficiency is impossible in traditional DeFi architecture.
Collateral is allocated dynamically. A user can open a leveraged position on one chain using funds deposited on another, without waiting on bridges or manual transfers. Execution is handled by solvers, and finalization is confirmed through VOOI’s settlement engine.
3. Consumer-First Onboarding: The Decentralized Robinhood
VOOI V2 is designed to support the full spectrum of DeFi participants from power users managing complex cross-chain strategies to newcomers taking their first steps into decentralized markets. While most of the infrastructure is hidden, the control remains fully in the user's hands.
Self-Custody Without the Complexity
Users trade through Chain Abstracted Accounts, which are smart contract wallets they own and control. There is no platform custody, no pooled user funds, and no risk of third-party withdrawal. Unlike typical self-custody systems, users do not need to manage keys, approve every transaction, or hold gas tokens. These responsibilities are handled at the interface level, while full ownership is preserved onchain.
This architecture allows VOOI to offer the ease of a centralized broker while maintaining the transparency and user control of decentralized systems. These design choices matter not just for today’s traders but for the next cycle of adoption.
4. Built for the Next Cycle
DeFi has reached a critical inflection point, with over 250 million participants, it has one of the fastest adoption curves in financial history. But this explosive growth reveals a fundamental infrastructure problem.
The numbers reveal the current state of decentralized trading. Weekly DEX volumes fluctuate dramatically from $20-40 billion during quiet periods to peaks above $140 billion during market rallies. The chart also shows the fragmented nature of the ecosystem, with dozens of separate protocols each capturing portions of total volume.
This fragmentation means users must navigate multiple interfaces, hold different tokens across various networks, and manage separate accounts for each protocol. While this diversity offers choice, it also creates complexity that many users find challenging to navigate.
The market opportunity remains substantial. Even at peak volumes, decentralized exchanges handle significantly less trading activity than their centralized counterparts. Whether this gap exists due to user experience challenges, liquidity fragmentation, or other factors, it represents potential for platforms that can simplify the DeFi trading experience.
Lowering the barrier to entry is essential for the next wave of DeFi adoption. VOOI reduces technical friction without compromising on custody or control. This makes it accessible to users who are familiar with apps like Robinhood, Revolut, or eToro, while still providing the flexibility that experienced traders expect.
Importantly, chain abstraction is not just a current feature; it is a foundation for future growth. As more non-EVM chains, asset classes, and protocols emerge, VOOI's architecture is designed to evolve with them. The result is a general-purpose, chain-agnostic interface for decentralized trading, well-suited to support the next generation of DeFi users.
5. Competitive Landscape
Any platform working to simplify onchain trading whether through aggregation, cross-chain routing, etc. could be seen as a potential competitor. But VOOI’s primary battleground is the consumer-facing DeFi aggregation layer.
Several notable players represent parts of this spectrum:
Hyperliquid + Ostium support advanced perpetual futures and offer fast execution environments tailored to crypto-native users. However, they require users to operate within native ecosystems, manage wallets, sign transactions, and often interact directly with underlying chains. Abstraction exists in parts (e.g., Ostium's account abstraction), but the UX still demands technical familiarity.
Infinex offers simplified DeFi access through integrations like “Swidge” for cross-chain swaps, but users still handle chain orchestration. While it abstracts certain flows, it doesn't remove gas or signing friction, and custody remains partially centralized in structure.
Robinhood, though not a DeFi product, serves as a baseline for consumer-friendly design. It provides a familiar interface for retail investors, but lacks crypto-native and decentralized capabilities like cross-chain swaps, self-custody, or asset composability.
VOOI takes abstraction further. Its smart contract wallet layer (Chain Abstracted Accounts) and solver-based routing enable a trading experience with no bridges, no gas tokens, and no manual approvals. Solvers front execution costs and present users with net outcomes only, while maintaining full onchain custody and composability.
This architecture gives VOOI a rare combination: centralized-style simplicity with decentralized ownership. Few platforms combine this depth of abstraction with fully onchain, user-owned infrastructure.
6. Timeline and Roadmap
VOOI launched its first iteration (V1) in early 2024 as a unified trading terminal focused on integrating multiple perpetual DEXs across chains. Over the following months, it expanded support for spot, perps, and swaps, while rolling out TradingView tools, automation features, and a Telegram-based mini app for trade execution.
The current phase, VOOI V2 (Light), began rolling out in early July 2025. It introduces chain abstraction, unified balances, gasless execution, support for non-EVM chains, integrated spot markets, and upcoming earn features. These features form the foundation for the next phase of simplified, non-custodial DeFi access. Future releases will expand execution routing, introduce smart automation, and deepen protocol integrations. You can follow the full roadmap here.
7. Where VOOI Goes From Here
The demand for a seamless, chain-agnostic DeFi experience continues to grow. Many users are still locked out of decentralized trading due to infrastructure friction such as bridging, gas fees, and fragmented liquidity. VOOI addresses this gap directly. By abstracting away these barriers while retaining user ownership and composability, VOOI V2 opens the door to onboarding both retail and advanced traders at scale.
The architecture behind VOOI V2 is designed to scale. As support expands across DEXs, chains, and asset types, the marketplace becomes more useful not only for new users but also for experienced traders looking for a more efficient workflow. Planned additions such as portfolio tools and social trading features will continue building toward a more complete trading environment.
VOOI Pro (V1) remains available for advanced users who want full control, direct wallet interaction, and raw protocol access. VOOI Light (V2) does not replace that approach. It complements it. Together, they offer a dual-mode trading experience: one designed for precision, the other for accessibility.
VOOI V2 marks a meaningful step forward in DeFi UX. It is not just a cleaner interface. It rethinks how decentralized systems can operate under the surface to better serve real users. As DeFi scales toward the next 100 million users, VOOI V2 sets the tone for what seamless, non-custodial trading should look like.
8. References
Chain Abstraction: From Concept to Implementation
VOOI links
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