Synthetix to Relaunch on Ethereum Mainnet December 17

Synthetix’s return to Ethereum mainnet follows scaling upgrades, reintroducing its core trading product with plans for broader user access beyond initial whitelisted participants.

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Summary

Synthetix Network announced in a Dec. 19 blog post that it has returned its core perpetuals trading product to the Ethereum mainnet, citing recent scaling improvements that make layer-1 viable again. The relaunch initially limits access to whitelisted liquidity providers via the Synthetix Liquidity Providers (SLP) program, with the protocol planning to extend availability to all users in future phases.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum mainnet: The primary public blockchain network for Ethereum transactions and smart contracts.
  • Liquidity providers: Entities or individuals that supply assets to a platform to enable trading and earn fees.
  • Whitelist access: Restricted entry granted to pre-approved users before opening access to the public.