1/ To Vertex users: Thank you sincerely for your early support and foundational role in our journey.
Reminder: As announced in our July acquisition update, $VRTX holders are eligible for an $INK airdrop representing 1% of total $INK supply.
You can now verify your allocation π§΅
1/ Buyback & Stake Program
Moving forward, a portion of retained protocol revenue (e.g., trading fees) by Vertex will be deployed via the Protocol Treasury in an ongoing Buyback & Stake program for the VRTX token (VRTX).
docs.vertexprotocol.com/commβ¦
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1/ Vertex is now live on @0xMantle π
Trade 50+ spot & perps with the unified orderbook liquidity of @EdgeLayer across Arbitrum, Blast & Mantle.
One Orderbook. Multiple Chains. Instant Liquidity π
link.vertexprotocol.com/mantβ¦
1/ Introducing Vertexβs New Referrals Program β¨
TLDR:
1οΈβ£ Earn a higher % of your refereeβs fees in USDC.
2οΈβ£ Three commission tiers for even bigger rewards.
4οΈβ£ Custom ref links.
3οΈβ£ Referees get USDC rebates.
Ready to get started? app.vertexprotocol.com/referβ¦
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1/ Calling all Seiyans!
Vertex is live on @SeiNetwork π΄π¨
It's time to begin your journey to becoming the ultimate trader, how? By completing quests & earning rewards on @galxe.
Join the journey β‘οΈ app.galxe.com/quest/VertexPrβ¦
1/ Introducing One-Click Trading π
Unlock the full performance of Vertex. Perform any action without having to manually sign for each action.
Sign once and enjoy near-instant trade execution!
We are pleased to announce Vertex has received a strategic investment from Wintermute Ventures, the venture arm of Wintermute - a prominent algorithmic liquidity provider. This move includes @wintermute_t providing liquidity on Vertex.
Find out more: blog.vertexprotocol.com/vertβ¦
1/ Vertex Altitude: Week 2 is Live ποΈ
Join us at Ben Nevis and complete on-chain tasks to earn an NFT!
Volumooors will be taking on Vertexβs Perp markets - are you Long π or Short π anon?
Get started here: bit.ly/438XITg
1/ Vertex Altitude: Week 3 is Live ποΈ
Join us at Mount Cook, complete tasks to earn an NFT collectible!
Experience Vertexβs integrated borrow & lend feature (similar to Aave) enabling collateralized borrowing against the value of trader portfolios.
β‘οΈ bit.ly/3MHIspG
The Vertex Trade & Earn Program is designed to acknowledge & reward loyal users with $VRTX.
Why trade speculatively, when you can earn rewards transparently?
V is for Vertex.
1/ Introducing Vertex VERTerans π«‘
A new way to get involved with the Vertex community, contribute to its growth & earn $VRTX rewards!
Itβs time to take your first steps as a Verteran ‡οΈ
zealy.io/c/vertexverterans
Introducing, The Peak - a monthly newsletter for the Vertex community!
Join us as we unpack the past monthβs highlights, statistics, new features and markets, plus some alpha towards the end π
Edition #1, June 2023 π
blog.vertexprotocol.com/the-β¦
1/ We're thrilled to unveil the launch of GMCI Index Perps on Vertex!
Powered by @gmci_ & @wintermute_t
Dive into diversified crypto trading with GMCIβs two flagship indices, GMCI 30 & GMCI MEME.
Here's everything you need to know π
Introducing Fast Withdrawals on Vertex π¨
Skip the gas backlog during periods of network congestion. Withdraw your assets to your wallet almost immediately!
blog.vertexprotocol.com/intrβ¦
1/ Introducing @pear_protocol, the home of pair trading, to the Vertex ecosystem!
Pear traders can now leverage Vertexβs:
βοΈ Cross-margining
π Wide range of markets
β‘οΈ Lightning fast order execution
What is pair trading, anon? π
$ARB Trading Rewards LIVE πΈ
Vertex users can now trade and earn $ARB rewards!
πΉTotal ARB Available = 1.5 million
πΉStart = Monday, June 24th @ 13:00 UTC
πΉDuration = 12 Weeks
1/ Outstanding derivatives positions in FX equate to $90-100 trillion. If we can capture just 0.1% of that...
π§΅Thread on how @vertex_protocol is being carefully crafted to onboard the next $100b in $UST market cap.
1/ π’ $VRTX Liquid Claim & Staking is now LIVE
β‘οΈ app.vertexprotocol.com/vrtx
Stake $VRTX to generate voVRTX & earn rewards! Read on to learn more about the Token Launch & Staking, anon.
Note, trading will go live at 13:00 UTC.
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Vertex 2023 Recap π
In this edition of The Peak, we reminisce on all that happened during 2023, including the top feature releases, stats, partnerships & community content.
We also look ahead to what 2024 has in store for Vertex!
Give it a read π
blog.vertexprotocol.com/2023β¦
1/ We are excited to unveil Vertex Edge @poweredbyvertex - a novel Synchronous Orderbook Liquidity layer that unifies cross-chain liquidity in DeFi!
Edge marks the start of Vertexβs multi-chain expansion βοΈ
Many chains, one cohesive source of liquidity β powered by Vertex.
1/ Introducing Edge - Powered by Vertex β¨
Edge, is a game-changing Synchronous Orderbook Liquidity layer that unifies cross-chain liquidity in DeFi.
Itβs time to unlock a multi-chain future where liquidity among chains is no longer fragmented...
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1/ $VRTX Staking Rewards: Week 2 Claim Live!
A total of $246,585 $USDC.e have been distributed to VRTX stakers.
β‘οΈ app.vertexprotocol.com/vrtx
Read on for a breakdown of rewards...
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1/ Buyback & Burn Program
After eliciting feedback from the community, the recently announced Buyback & Stake program for the VRTX token will be converted into Buyback & Burn.
Purchased VRTX will be periodically sent to a burn address instead of staked moving forward.
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1/ Introducing Vertex Edge on @SeiNetwork π
Sei users can now trade 50+ spot & perp markets with the unified orderbook liquidity of @EdgeLayer across Arbitrum, Blast, Mantle & Sei.
One Orderbook. Multiple Chains. Instant Liquidity π
Deploying liquidity about to get steezy with @skate_chain πΉ
Skate's vaults will soon bootstrap orderbook liquidity across multiple EVM chains while earning yields and Ollies points as incentives!
Learn more below π
Skate is entering a close partnership with @vertex_protocol to enable SkateFi liquidity vaults on top of their synchronous orderbook liquidity layer @EdgeLayer across its every EVM chain deployment.
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Ever wanted...
β’ On-chain FX markets?
β’ Utility for non-USD stablecoins?
β’ DeFi products that help IRL?
@vertex_protocol has the answers π
Powered by @terra_money. Built different.
The Forex markets are the largest financial market in the world, facilitating over $6 trillion in daily volume.
Despite this, there isnβt a decentralised money market to support the adoption of DeFi and currencies beyond the U.S Dollar.
Introducing @vertex_protocol
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1/ Introducing Sei Season 2 β Trading Rewards π΄π¨
Pleased to reveal that the $SEI trading rewards for Vertex on @SeiNetwork are continuing for a Season 2!
More rewards to go full seiyan on your trading.
Hereβs what you need to knowπ
1/ Vertex Launches API-only Beta on Mainnet β‘
Vertexβs contracts are now deployed on @arbitrum mainnet! The API-only Beta marks the first phase of the launch sequence β enabling automated traders to trade on Vertex.
It will run for several weeks before the mainnet launch.
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1/ Vertex is now live on the @arbitrum mainnet π
Start trading with lightning-fast speed & universal cross-margin across spot, perps & money markets!
Trade like a CEX, self-custody like a DEX.
Welcome to Vertex ποΈ
app.vertexprotocol.com
Mark your calendars for @vertex_protocol's testnet launch on February 28th ποΈ
We're excited to bring leveraged trading & decentralized derivatives to the @terra_money ecosystem π
Medium post: bit.ly/3Bbh11t
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1/ Thrilled to announce that the turbocharged trading terminal @insilicotrading has integrated Vertexβs lightning fast orderbook β‘
3000+ traders & $ billions of volume now have access to performant trading tools - Onchain.
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Excited to announce our $8.5M Seed led by @hack_vc and @DexterityCap, alongside an all-star list of key investors π
Weβre one step closer to bringing the power of FX markets, leveraged products and advanced #DeFi primitives to @terra_money.
And weβre just getting started π
The @basenjiofficial Trading Competition is LIVE π
Compete for a place amongst the top 15 traders to win prizes!
πΉ 2 Tiers
πΉ 5 Days
πΉ 630K $BENJI & 95K $VRTX in prizes.
Deposit $BENJI to join. Trade any markets to win.
Participate ‡οΈ
app.vertexprotocol.com/benjiβ¦
1/ The wait is over. Vertex is live on @SonicLabs π₯
One DEX. Everything DeFi - borrow, lend and trade 60+ spot & perpetual markets on Sonic with unified onchain liquidity and super low fees.
Donβt settle for less.
β‘οΈ Deposit USDC. Start Trading.
1/ Its Sonic Szn bby π₯
We've just unleashed 1.75M $S tokens in trading rewards on Vertex. Trade now to bag $S tokens, Sonic Points & Gems.
Read on for more details ‡οΈ
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1 week in and we've had over 12k accounts interact with the @vertex_protocol testnet ποΈ
We appreciate all the feedback & suggestions thus far, and are working on implementing many of them ποΈ
Quick update π§΅
π’ Blitz Points Drop for Vertex users!
A large allocation of Blitz's Initial Points drop has been awarded to loyal Vertex users π
Including:
β’ Vertex traders
β’ $VRTX stakers
β’ LBA participants
Head over to the Blitz app to claim your points, anon!
Just over 2 months ago we tweeted the idea for @vertex_protocol π
Today weβre excited to share that our testnet dApp is liveβ
You can now trade derivatives & provide liquidity with leverage, on-chain on @terra_money.
π vertexprotocol.com/dashboard
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1/ Are you ready for dominion?
Weβve teamed up with @0xMantle to bring you the ultimate edging experience - complete tasks and earn $VRTX rewards on @galxe.
Part One: Edging on Mantle, is now live: dashboard.galxe.com/quest/Veβ¦
A New Chapter β Vertex Joins the Ink Foundation!
We're thrilled to announce that Vertex has entered an agreement to join @inkonchain, bringing our core infrastructure and team to the Ink ecosystem.
This marks a major milestone for both Vertex and Ink as we power the next generation of on-chain trading.
1/ Trade your way to the summit.
Vertex is live on @avax πΊ
Trade, borrow, and lend across 50+ spot and perpetual markets with unreal speed, minimal fees, and cross-chain liquidity.
Thrilled to announce that Vertex is integrating @chainlinkβs low-latency data streams!
The partnership will provide high-fidelity, sub-second market data across the DEX, securing robust performance with Chainlinkβs battle-tested infra.
Learn more π
blog.vertexprotocol.com/vertβ¦
πΒ Vertex x @arbitrum Twitter Spaces Announcement
Weβre very excited to share that we are joining Arbitrum on a Twitter Spaces next week for a deep dive on Vertex!
π : 26th October
β°: 6PM UTC/2PM EST
π: nitter.app/i/spaces/1ynJOabPnwqKR.
1/ Introducing the @basenjiofficial Trading Competition π
Compete for a place amongst the top traders in Vertex's FIRST memecoin trading competition!
πΉ 2 Tiers.
πΉ 5 Days.
πΉ 630K $BENJI & 95K $VRTX in prizes.
Starts 7th October, 4PM UTC.
Learn more ‡οΈ
Crypto FX, multi-currency #DeFi integrations and leveraged trading on @terra_money? ππΈ
Read all about it in our newly published Litepaper π vertexprotocol.io/
Happy holidays!
Phase 1 of our Testnet starts TODAY βΌοΈ
Thank you to everyone who applied! Weβve sent an email out to those who made it.
Please check your inboxes π¬
If you didnβt get an email - donβt FOMO too hard. Our open testnet will start in a few weeks π
Countdown: 1 week until we go live on testnet π
Are you ready to trade leveraged FX perpetuals, anon? π§βπ»
Powered by @terra_money stables π
Vertex has claimed its first FeeM rewards on @SonicLabs, totaling 13,211 $S tokens!
FeeM rewards will be deployed as incentives for Sonic users soon.
More updates to follow π€
1/ Vertex Integrates Chainlinkβs CCIP
Pleased to reveal that Vertex has integrated @chainlinkβs cross-chain interoperability protocol to enable seamless, secure transfers of the VRTX token across chains.
Native versions of VRTX are now available on @arbitrum@base & @blast!
1/ It's time to prepare for The Vertex Liquidity Bootstrapping Auction (LBA) & $VRTX token launch β‘οΈ
π November 13th β November 20th
But how the **** do I participate in the LBA?
Youβre going to want to bookmark this one, anon.
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π£ New Listings to go live on Vertex - @0xMantle!
Deposit and trade with $wETH & $mETH as collateral.
New spot markets available to trade:
β’ wETH-USDC
β’ mETH-USDC
π Trading: Tuesday 25th 12pm EST
π£ New Perp Listing!
$S-PERP
You can now long or short $S on Vertex - trade on @SonicLabs to earn Sonic Points & Gems.
π Trading: Live
β‘οΈ Leverage: 10x
1/ Vertexβs public mainnet launch on @arbitrum is coming this week π
Spot, perps & integrated money markets across universal margin accounts -- Vertex is not your average DEX. Vertex is built different.
Explore how in Part 1 of a pre-launch π§΅series!
Efficient Capital π
1/ Vertex Altitude: The Final Challenge is Live ποΈ
Join us at Everest and complete on-chain tasks to earn an NFT collectible!
What awaits volumooors at the end of this multi-week challenge?
Get started: (tinyurl.com/2s4yj2j8)
Over 33K users have interacted with the Vertex testnet in the past 9 weeks!
Thanks for all your feedback, everyone π€
Mainnet coming soon to @arbitrum
Prepare accordingly π
π₯World Premiereπ₯
π’ New Listing
@vertex_protocol$VRTX Gets Listed on #KuCoin!
π Pair: VRTX/USDT
π Deposit: now open (network: Arbitrum)
π Trading: 13:00 PM on November 21, 2023 (UTC)
1/ Never lose an edge. Cross-chain deposits meet Vertex π
Powered by @squidrouter & @axelarnetwork, you can now bridge & deposit seamlessly from 8 different chains without ever leaving Vertex.
Just a few clicks, and youβre ready to trade.
FOXIFY V3.0 is now live on @SonicLabs, powered by Vertex Edge's liquidity layer.
This lays the groundwork for FUNDED v2.0 β the first onchain prop trading app built onto of Vertex.
β‘οΈΒ Instant funding
β‘οΈ Increased capital
β‘οΈ Up to 40x in Sonic Points exposure
π Foxify v3 is now LIVE on @SonicLabs! This launch marks a major step towards our next big move: FUNDED v2.0
Built with @vertex_protocol's Edge, we now offer a seamless trading experience with deep, unified liquidity.
Letβs break down what this means for traders π§΅
Recently, we announced our plans for an integrated orderbook DEX with a focus on UX and capital efficiency.
But why build on @Arbitrum?
Good Q anonβ¦ Letβs discuss.
A short π§΅
Itβs been a pretty heavy 2 months for crypto...
Meanwhile, the @vertex_protocol team has been grinding on the future of #DeFi and it looks π₯
Have you ever wanted a more integrated, CEX-like experience on-chain?
Hereβs how we plan to bring it to @Arbitrum π
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1/ $VRTX Staking Rewards Claim Live!
A total of $300,887 $USDC.e have been distributed to VRTX stakers.
β‘οΈ app.vertexprotocol.com/vrtx
Read on for a breakdown of rewards...
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1/ π The Vertex LBA has officially concluded!
In total, 13.7M $VRTX & 4.29M $USDC.e was supplied & locked in the LBA by the community!
What does this mean, anon?
β’ $VRTX Listing Price Set
β’ Token Launch, Staking & Trading Imminent
Read on for more details...
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Vertex Wrapped ποΈ
From testnet to mainnet, 2023 was Vertexβs debut year π
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the journey so far. Letβs discover what we can achieve together in 2024!
Thrilled to announce that we have integrated @chainlinkβs low-latency data streams on mainnet!
Data Streams will provide high-fidelity, sub-second market data across the DEX, securing robust performance with Chainlinkβs battle-tested infra.
Learn more π
blog.vertexprotocol.com/vertβ¦
2023 will be the year DEXs unseat CEX dominance.
No more sacrificing control for better features and performance. It's time to bring the advantages of CEXs on-chain with Vertex.
Mainnet incoming Q1.
1/ The $VRTX Token Launchβ¦
π November 20th
With only 1 week until the start of Vertexβs Liquidity Bootstrapping Auction, everyoneβs been asking π
What the **** happens when the LBA ends?
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Thrilled to announce that Vertex is coming to Bitcoin!
Weβre partnering with @botanix to leverage the Spiderchain EVM L2 on Bitcoin, providing seamless access to Vertexβs fully cross-margined all-in-one DEX for Bitcoin users.
1/ The new Vertex public docs are now live on Gitbook!
Explore a sweeping catalog of the core elements powering Vertexβs high-performance DEX on @arbitrum.
Topics include tech specs, the $VRTX token, rewards, tutorials, dev resources, and more π
vertex-protocol.gitbook.io/dβ¦
1/ Migration to Native $USDC β‘οΈ
We will be migrating from $USDC.e (bridged USDC) to $USDC (native USDC) on the Vertex app.
π Thursday, 11th January 17:00 UTC
Read on to learn more π§΅β€΅οΈ