dYdX dydx

Rank #276 · Decentralized Exchange (DEX), Smart Contract Platform, Exchange-based Tokens

What is dYdX?

dYdX Chain (dYdX v4) is a sovereign Cosmos SDK/CometBFT Layer-1 for decentralized perpetual-futures trading. It uses validator-run in-memory orderbooks with canonical fills committed on-chain. DYDX is the native staking/governance token.

What problem does dYdX solve?

Perpetual trading needs deep liquidity and fast matching. dYdX Chain uses a sovereign trading-focused chain with decentralized validator-run matching instead of centralized services.

How does dYdX work?

Cosmos SDK with CometBFT PoS. Validators maintain in-memory orderbooks; ~1 second blocks; 2/3 stake approval for finality. Indexers provide REST/WebSocket APIs. DYDX staking rewards predominantly in USDC.

Key facts

Ticker: DYDX
Cosmos SDK + CometBFT
~1 second blocks
In-memory orderbooks
USDC staking rewards
AGPLv3 license

Official links

Official website Whitepaper Block explorer X / Twitter Reddit GitHub

Categories

Decentralized Exchange (DEX)Smart Contract Platform Exchange-based Tokens Decentralized Finance (DeFi)Cosmos Ecosystem Perpetuals Layer 1 (L1)Osmosis Ecosystem Appchains DragonFly Capital Portfolio DeFiance Capital Portfolio Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Portfolio GMCI DeFi Index Delphi Ventures Portfolio GMCI Index Polychain Capital Portfolio Made in USA Governance

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Frequently asked questions

What is dYdX Chain?

A sovereign Cosmos SDK Layer-1 for perpetual futures trading.

Is the orderbook on-chain?

Validators use in-memory orderbooks; canonical fills are committed on-chain.

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