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dYdX reimagines what DeFi and perpetual trading can be. Combining the freedom of decentralization with deep liquidity, advanced order types, a high-performance API, and instant market listings, dYdX empowers you to trade boldly and confidently.
dYdX reimagines what DeFi and perpetual trading can be. Combining the freedom of decentralization with deep liquidity, advanced order types, a high-performance API, and instant market listings, dYdX empowers you to trade boldly and confidently.
Compare the Difference
CEX
DEX
10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker
5–30 bps
None
None
$0-30
~$3–$20 (gas)
Custodial
Exchange Holds User Funds
Self-Custody
Yes
No
Front-end: 100% Rebate
API: 50% Rebate
$1M in
Monthly Surge Rewards
$100+ Deposits are Free
Self-Custody
iOS & Android & Telegram
Front-end: 100% Rebate
API: 50% Rebate
$1M in
Monthly Surge Rewards
$100+ Deposits are Free
Self-Custody
iOS & Android & Telegram
Having trouble? Check the FAQ
Having trouble? Check the FAQ
For Traders & Affiliates
Surge Season 7 runs through October, offering $1M in rewards, a 100% fee rebate for front-end traders, and a 50% rebate for API traders across dydx.trade, the mobile apps, and the Pocket Protector Telegram bot.
The dYdX Affiliate Booster Program: Pocket Pro Edition is a month-long competition where affiliates use the Pocket Pro Telegram trading bot to refer new traders and compete for a $30K leaderboard prize pool plus $20K in whale bonuses.
The dYdX Market Research Survey invites traders to share insights on their habits and preferences to help improve the platform, with eligible participants receiving a $15 USDC reward for thoughtful responses.
The dYdX Discovery Program is an ongoing research initiative that gathers insights from traders and ecosystem participants through weekly interviews to inform product, marketing, and ecosystem decisions—participants are compensated and can sign up here.
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