dYdX
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dYdX

Went full appchain to escape Ethereum's constraints. Proves decentralized derivatives can compete with centralized order books on performance.

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Brief

Decentralized perpetual exchange. 200+ markets via cross-chain infrastructure (Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, Optimism). Lost share to Hyperliquid (now ~3% of decentralized perp market, down from leader position in 2024).

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Snapshot

Key terms and identifiers.

Asset classes
Equities, Commodities
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Connections

Who they build with, build on, integrate with.

Tension

Direct competition or overlapping market position.