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dYdX

Decentralised perpetuals exchange built on its own Cosmos app-chain

About dYdX

dYdX is a decentralised derivatives exchange with an order book on a Cosmos-based app-chain. It supports perpetual futures with API access and self-custody, though geographic restrictions apply to the front-end.

Best for: Derivatives traders who prefer a decentralised, non-custodial venue.

Pros

  • Self-custody
  • Open-source protocol
  • API access

Cons

  • Smaller liquidity than top centralised exchanges
  • Front-end restricted in some countries
  • Leverage risk

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