DEX profile
dYdX
dYdX lets you trade from your own wallet across 1 chain. Check product fit, proof links, and risk before you trade.
Core facts
| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Chains | 1 |
| Market style | Order book / perpetuals |
| Fee model | Maker-taker fee schedule |
Quick read
These are the first notes most people want before they look at deeper trust data, risk history, or product screens.
Who it fits
Good for people who want self-custody trading without an exchange account.
Why people use it
- Trade from your own wallet.
- No exchange signup flow.
- Order book / perpetuals trading style.
Check first
- You need your own wallet and gas for the chain you use.
- Smart contract risk still exists even without exchange custody.
- Chain choice is limited compared with larger DEXs.
Product depth
1 chain with Order book / perpetuals trading. Services include Spot Trading, Perpetuals, and Order Book.
Access and trust
Bring your own wallet. No standard KYC flow. Public access is available on Web App and Mobile App. Launched in 2021. Official links and public source pages are linked on this page. Deployment sources are linked, and you keep custody of your wallet.
Safety first
Read this before clicking out. Availability, custody, and risk controls can vary by country and account tier.
| Region/legal fit | Based in Onchain; confirm your country or state is supported. |
|---|---|
| Security controls | non-custodial, smart contracts |
| Incident history | No linked public incidents stored |
| Proof of reserves | Not yet sourced |
Official links
Start with the platform itself. Source links appear once where they back a specific claim.
Official links come first. If a referral link exists, it is optional, may support this site, and is never the main path through the page.
How it works
Confirm chain reach, wallet access, and the basic setup before you trade.
| Chains | 1 |
|---|---|
| Permissionless | Yes |
| KYC | Not required |
| Fee model | Maker-taker fee schedule |
| Region/legal fit | Wallet access can still vary by frontend, country, and local law. |
Proof links
Official pages that back the chain and launch details shown here.
dYdX docs Open source
dYdX trading fees Open source