OKX Built Onchain Perpetuals Platform but Shelved Launch Amid Regulatory Risks
Quick Breakdown OKX developed a decentralized perpetuals exchange in 2023 but did not launch it due to regulatory risks. Hyperliquid and Aster have since risen as leaders in onchain perpetuals trading. U.S. enforcement actions against Deridex, Opyn, and ZeroEx in 2023 shaped OKX’s cautious stance. OKX explored onchain perpetuals in ...