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dYdX

dYdX is a leading decentralized exchange offering Perpetual, Margin, & Spot trading, as well as borrow / lend pools on E...

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What they do

Problem

Traders need a way to trade derivatives and spot crypto without relying on centralized exchanges that require trust and custody of funds.

Solution

dYdX provides a decentralized exchange on Ethereum using audited smart contracts for perpetual, margin, spot trading, and borrow/lend pools with centralized-exchange-like speed and usability.

Who it's for

Crypto traders and DeFi users who want non-custodial trading and lending/borrowing.

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