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dYdX Founder Foresees 100x Growth in DeFi Derivatives

Jessie A Ellis   Sep 16, 2023 05:55 2 Min Read


In a recent tweet, Antonio Juliano, the founder of dYdX, shared his vision for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives. Antonio stated,

dYdX will lead the growth of DeFi derivatives towards the next 100x. We don’t plan to branch out to other products.

Currently, DeFi accounts for approximately 2% of the volume in crypto derivatives. However, Antonio believes this figure is set to surge. He mentioned, "I believe that [DeFi] will grow 10x+ in the next few years (as will crypto itself)." This optimistic projection underscores the potential that industry insiders see in the DeFi derivatives market.

While the tweet provides a glimpse into dYdX's strategic focus, it also highlights the broader sentiment about the growth trajectory of the DeFi sector. With the crypto market itself poised for expansion, the emphasis on DeFi derivatives suggests a promising avenue for investors and traders in the coming years.

About dYdX

DEX dYdX was founded by Antonio Juliano, and is well-known in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) community for its cutting-edge offerings and user-friendly design.

Users can trade, borrow, and lend cryptocurrencies on the decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX. dYdX doesn't rely on middlemen to facilitate trades because it runs on smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, unlike conventional exchanges. Users have more control over their funds thanks to this decentralized nature, which also lowers the risks related to centralized exchanges.

The availability of derivative products is one of dYdX's distinctive features. On the platform, users can trade perpetual contracts and margin, which are financial products whose value is derived from an underlying asset like a cryptocurrency. Because of this, traders who don't actually own the underlying asset may still benefit from price changes.

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