The competition in the perpetual contract DEX track has become fierce. To establish a foothold in this market, the key is to find your own differentiated approach.
The most immediate question is: why would users switch from leading platforms to emerging players? It's not just about sentiment; it must be backed by tangible incentives and product strength.
Airdrops and subsidies are the stepping stones for entry, and this is beyond doubt. But long-term competitiveness depends on several key indicators—liquidity depth determines trading experience, as markets without sufficient depth can cause users to flee at any moment; secondly, the unique value of the product—whether it truly offers features others lack or provides a better trading mechanism. These elements combined can form a real moat. The track is still rapidly evolving; those who can find their positioning faster will have a better chance to break through.
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MoonlightGamer
· 4h ago
In simple terms, throwing money can attract users, but if you can't generate liquidity, that's the real Achilles' heel.
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DegenTherapist
· 4h ago
Basically, it's a money-burning game—whoever subsidizes more wins.
If liquidity isn't deep, no one really uses it. I've tried a few new DEXs that just ran away.
I'm tired of hearing the word "moat"; in the end, it's all about fundraising and team strength.
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CodeZeroBasis
· 4h ago
In simple terms, airdrops can attract traffic, but they can't retain people.
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BlockchainArchaeologist
· 4h ago
Basically, liquidity is king. No matter how much subsidy is provided, it can't retain people.
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MEVHunterX
· 4h ago
Basically, it still depends on who can last longer; airdrops are just the appetizer.
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ContractFreelancer
· 4h ago
Basically, it's just relying on subsidies to suck blood; without liquidity, they will still run away.
The competition in the perpetual contract DEX track has become fierce. To establish a foothold in this market, the key is to find your own differentiated approach.
The most immediate question is: why would users switch from leading platforms to emerging players? It's not just about sentiment; it must be backed by tangible incentives and product strength.
Airdrops and subsidies are the stepping stones for entry, and this is beyond doubt. But long-term competitiveness depends on several key indicators—liquidity depth determines trading experience, as markets without sufficient depth can cause users to flee at any moment; secondly, the unique value of the product—whether it truly offers features others lack or provides a better trading mechanism. These elements combined can form a real moat. The track is still rapidly evolving; those who can find their positioning faster will have a better chance to break through.