Synthetix to Launch Perpetual Contracts DEX on Ethereum Mainnet

According to Synthetix, a private beta on Ethereum mainnet will allow 500 whitelisted traders to access BTC, ETH, and SOL perpetual contracts with up to 50x leverage.

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Summary

Synthetix announced the private beta launch of its perpetual contracts decentralized exchange on Ethereum mainnet. The beta is limited to 500 whitelisted traders, with a $40,000 USDT deposit cap per participant and a seven-day withdrawal delay. The platform employs a hybrid centralized limit order book (CLOB) model, initially supporting BTC, ETH, and SOL perpetual contracts with up to 50x leverage. This marks the initial phase of Synthetix’s rollout, focusing on controlled access and risk management while offering high-leverage crypto derivatives trading.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perpetual contracts: Derivatives that allow traders to speculate on asset prices without expiry dates, commonly used in cryptocurrency markets.
  • Hybrid CLOB: A trading system combining centralized limit order book efficiency with decentralized execution for improved speed and reduced costs.
  • Gas costs: Transaction fees paid to execute operations on the Ethereum blockchain.