Decentralized perpetual exchanges are steadily moving from niche experimentation toward core trading infrastructure. Tokens like
$DYDX embody the idea that derivatives volume can migrate on-chain as performance, latency, and user experience continue to improve.
Perpetual contracts enable hedging, leveraged speculation, and capital-efficient exposure without relying on centralized intermediaries. As throughput increases and interfaces become more intuitive, decentralized derivatives platforms are narrowing the competitive gap with traditional exchanges.
However, sustainable derivatives growth