dYdX Trading company
Overview
dYdX Trading is the company behind the dYdX protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) specializing in perpetual contracts and margin trading. It initially operated as a Layer 2 solution using StarkEx and later transitioned to a standalone Cosmos-based appchain. Founded by Antonio Juliano, it is a prominent protocol in the DeFi derivatives sector.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, dYdX Trading connects to 8 tracked entities, most strongly to dYdX Chain, dYdX v4, United States.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 8 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
launched | dYdX Chain | 95% |
sequenced_by | dYdX v4 | 90% |
headquartered_in | United States | 85% |
raised_from | Paradigm | 85% |
raised_from | 1confirmation | 85% |
issued_by | DYDX | 85% |
competes_with | Uniswap Labs | 70% |
raised_from | Polychain Capital | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
What is dYdX Trading?
dYdX Trading is the company behind the dYdX protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) specializing in perpetual contracts and margin trading. It was founded by Antonio Juliano and is a prominent protocol in the DeFi derivatives sector.
What chain does dYdX run on?
dYdX initially operated as a Layer 2 solution using StarkEx and later transitioned to a standalone Cosmos-based appchain called dYdX Chain.
Who invested in dYdX Trading?
dYdX Trading has received investments from Paradigm, 1confirmation, Union Square Ventures, and Polychain Capital.
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