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Defx

Blockchain/Web3 Software

@DefxExchange Website LinkedIn San Francisco, California, USA

About Defx

A Layer 1 dark pool DEX for perpetual futures trading.

Business Information

Target Customers

traders institutional investors crypto enthusiasts

Industry Categories

Blockchain/Web3 Software

Business Model

Revenue Model Transaction fees

Pricing Strategy Variable fees based on trading volume

Sales Channels direct, partnerships with crypto exchanges

Funding Timeline

Round	Date	Amount	Investors
Seed	Jun 13, 2025	$2.5M	PanteraCapital, CMT Digital, GumiCryptos +6 more

Founders

No founder information available.

Investors

Recent Mentions

Defx @DefxOfficial

Jun 13, 2025

Excited to share Defx has raised a $2.5M seed round to build a Layer 1 dark pool DEX for perpetual futures trading. Backed by @PanteraCapital @CMT_Digital, @GumiCryptos, @BaboonVC, @CoinShares, @Robotventures, Cadenza, and angels including Sandeep Nailwal and Mahin Gupta. https://t.co/uiEhbyfo15

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