Primary features
edgeX is a high‑performance perpetual DEX built on its own Ethereum‑Layer 2 infrastructure, delivering near‑CEX speed with full self‑custody.
- Perpetual contracts: Trade 70+ crypto pairs with up to 100× leverage.
- Ultra‑low latency: Matching engine handles 200,000+ orders / second with <10 ms latency.
- Deep liquidity: Order‑book depth of $10 M+ within 1 bps spreads during high volatility.
- L2 settlement: Built as an Ethereum L2 (StarkEx roll‑up) for on‑chain settlement with self‑custody.
edgeX combines advanced infrastructure and DEX design to bring derivatives trading to Web3 users in a fast, non‑custodial format.
Orderbook trading
Uses live limit/market orders
Layer 2 roll‑up
Trades executed off‑chain
Self‑custody funds
Users keep control of assets
Cross‑chain liquidity
Aggregates liquidity across EVM chains
Transparent fees
Maker and taker fees are published and low
Audit and security
Smart contracts audited by third parties
User benefits
For traders and liquidity providers, edgeX offers derivatives trading with institutional‑grade performance but decentralised trust and control.
- Non‑custodial trading: You retain full control of funds; no central exchange holds your assets.
- High leverage access: Up to 100× leverage enables advanced trading strategies.
- Low friction execution: Deep liquidity and low slippage make large trades more viable.
- Yield opportunities: Liquidity providers and vault participants can earn from trading fees and strategies.
edgeX exists to bring decentralised perpetuals to a broader audience by closing the gap in speed, performance and trust between on‑chain and off‑chain platforms.
