Layer2 perpetual exchanges face stiff competition from Alt-L1s. Specialized designs and innovative incentives may be the key to reclaiming dominance.

Sep 25, 2025 at 11:09 am

SynFutures integrates Chainlink's data standard for its gold market, aiming for enhanced trust and trading activity. Will this data upgrade spark a price surge for the F token?

Jun 29, 2025 at 06:00 am

A look at the latest crypto market movers, dissecting the gainers and losers, and the factors influencing their performance.

Jun 26, 2025 at 09:06 pm

The crypto market experienced a mid- and low-cap tokens surge on April 16, with Ardor (ARDR) leading the day's top gainers.

Apr 17, 2025 at 03:00 am

BNB Chain, the EVM-compatible network tied to cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is experiencing a resurgence in the decentralized finance (DeFi)

Mar 31, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Decentralized derivatives protocols, as an important innovation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, are gradually changing the operational model of traditional financial derivatives markets. They eliminate the reliance on centralized intermediaries by leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, providing users with a transparent, secure, and globally accessible trading environment. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of eight representative decentralized derivatives protocols — Hyperliquid, Jupiter, Drift, GMX, Vertex, Apex, SynFutures, and dYdX — covering the definition and characteristics of decentralized derivatives protocols, their operational mechanisms, introductions and features of each project, comparative analysis, and future outlook for this sector. The aim is to provide readers with a comprehensive and objective perspective to help understand this rapidly evolving crypto finance space.

Mar 25, 2025 at 08:56 am

THORChain, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is at the center of a heated debate over decentralization, governance, and criminal exploitation.

Mar 17, 2025 at 04:30 pm

Its supporters have fended off the criticism by championing decentralization, while its critics point to recent activities that showed some of the protocol's centralized tendencies.

Mar 11, 2025 at 11:50 pm

Its supporters have fended off the criticism by championing decentralization, while its critics point to recent activities that showed some of the protocol's centralized tendencies.

Mar 11, 2025 at 11:39 pm