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05/01/2024

DYDX

Migration of DYDX from Ethereum to the dYdX Chain

 

The evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to shape the landscape of blockchain technology and its applications. Among the pivotal shifts within this space is the migration of DYDX, the protocol token of dYdX, from Ethereum to the dYdX Chain. This transaction embodies the commitment of dYdX community towards decentralization, governance, and the expansion of the dYdX ecosystem.

 

Insight from DYDX Founder, Antonio Juliano

 

Antonio Juliano, the driving force behind dYdX, discussed the platform's move from Ethereum's Layer 2 network to its independent blockchain infrastructure in a recent CoinDesk interview. Juliano highlighted the technical complexities involved, stating that such innovation couldn't be achieved on Ethereum. He emphasized the development of an off-chain order book and matching engine aimed at revolutionizing DeFi scalability.

Despite timeline adjustments, Juliano expressed confidence in the project's nearing completion after rigorous testing. The transition to dYdX's own blockchain using Cosmos technology was a recent focus, with Juliano emphasizing its scale and significance. Currently in the final stages of testing, dYdX plans to establish a robust validator community within the Cosmos ecosystem and aims for substantial scalability with over 100 transactions per second. Juliano also underlined compliance efforts, noting dYdX's adherence to regulatory standards by not offering derivative products to US customers.

 

dYdX’s Remarkable Success and Transition Decision

 

Led by Antonio Juliano, dYdX has been a standout project in Ethereum's ecosystem, notably surpassing Coinbase briefly in trading volume in 2021, showcasing its success in derivatives trading. Despite the contrast between derivatives (dYdX's focus) and spot trading (Coinbase's focus), dYdX handled billions in daily trades for numerous users at its peak. Backed by Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the exchange's move from Ethereum to the Cosmos ecosystem via a custom-built blockchain, orchestrated by Juliano, was a significant and daring shift, acknowledged as a notable risk given the complexities and uncertainties involved in this monumental transition.

 

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