Polkadex Journey
We started our journey with the idea of bringing the best DeFi experience to users and keep moving closer to our goal with each step.
Prometheus release
- Release Orderbook Beta to the public.
- Implement bug fixes for Orderbook Beta.
- Improve the User Interface and User Flow
- Establish XCMP channels with ecosystem projects.
Sudo-keys removed
- No sudo keys. All protocol upgrades are governed on-chain.
- No single entity can control the network or user funds.
Hyperbridge integration
- Secure cross-chain transfers using Hyperbridge.
- Expand supported assets — first spot market pairs listed on the Orderbook.
- Automatic fee conversion to PDEX from native assets for account registration, transaction fees, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Remove claim processes for deposits and withdrawals on Hyperbridge and Polkadex Orderbook.
- Integrate with Hummingbot connector for algorithmic trading.
- Onboard launch-phase market makers.
Polkadex 2.0 · Testnet
- Orderbook Testnet relaunch on the new Polkadex 2.0 architecture.
- Hyperbridge integration for cross-chain testnet transfers.
- Public testing via the Testnet Guide with live cross-chain PDEX flows.
Polkadex 2.0 · Mainnet
- Orderbook Mainnet relaunch on the new architecture.
- Trading live across native and Hyperbridge-bridged assets.
- Market-making infrastructure re-activated with launch partners.
Post-launch expansion
- Cross-chain deposits and withdrawals via Hyperbridge.
- Liquidity Incentive Program for LPs.
- Market Maker onboarding at scale.
- Strategic Funding Round to accelerate execution.
Long-term vision
- Democratic listing process for new markets via governance.
- Native dApp integrations with 3rd-party service providers.
- Initiate the Polkadex DAO.
2027 →
Cross-chain deposits and withdrawals
Liquidity Incentive Program
Market Maker onboarding at scale
Strategic Funding Round
Polkadex DAO · Sudo-key removal
2026
Polkadex 2.0 Testnet relaunch (Q3)
Hyperbridge integration
Orderbook Mainnet relaunch (November 2026)
Market-making infrastructure re-activated
2024 – 2025
Hestia release — wallet-based sign-up
Automatic fee conversion to PDEX
Hummingbot connector integration
Launch-phase market maker onboarded
First spot market pair listings
2023
Hyperbridge internal testnet
XCM channels with parachains
Code audits — Parachain & Hyperbridge
Parachain listings on Polkadex
2022
Polkadex Orderbook Mainnet
Orderbook Public Testnet + Beta
Open Beta Program
PolkaIDO Beta + Public Testnet
Mobile App Public Testnet
2021
Public Sale
Testnet V2 + V3 launches
Security audit
Mainnet launch
ERC-20 → native PDEX migration
2020
Web3 Foundation Milestone #1
Whitepaper release
Website launch
Testnet V1
SAFT-based token pre-sale
Follow along as we ship
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