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Understanding Front End Safety

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Understanding Front End SafetyUnderstanding Front End Safety

The introduction of the dYdX v4 software (“dYdX Chain”) is our commitment to complete decentralization. We will open source all parts of the code, including the front end, and third parties can deploy the software and operate the infrastructure.

The front end, or the website in which you connect to the dYdX Chain, will be open-sourced meaning it can be forked and deployed by anyone in accordance with the v4 Terms of Use. While this is a great step toward decentralization, it requires traders to conduct more diligence before using a deployed dYdX Chain front end.

Once a dYdX Chain is live and front ends have been deployed, it’s incredibly important for traders to be vigilant of the interface they plan on using. Since anyone can deploy the front end, it can become a point of attack for bad actors to gain access to trader wallets and funds. Just like many things in crypto, it’s important to only connect wallets to trusted interfaces and because dYdX Trading Inc. will not host any front ends using v4 software, distinguishing trustworthy front ends from non-trust worthy front ends may take a bit more effort.

How to Stay Safe

While dYdX Trading Inc. has no control over who deploys any front ends using v4 software, there are a few ways you can increase your safety. We encourage traders to research which validators they stake with or trust and see which front ends such validators are using. We also plan to share any front ends that we believe to be trustworthy on our social media and blog platforms as well as list such front ends on our help center here.

Another way to ensure safety–if you’ve got the technical chops–is to deploy your own front end. Find all of our v4 software code here to get started.

We understand that this may add a layer of complexity to your trading experience, but in time we believe many trustworthy front ends will be deployed. This level of decentralization is important to create the best possible user experience and reach our mission of democratizing access to financial opportunity.

We are looking forward to the release of the dYdX Chain software soon! And, as always in crypto, stay safe and DYOR!

Legitimacy and Disclaimer

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dYdX is a decentralised, disintermediated and permissionless protocol, and is not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons as well as for Restricted Persons as set out in the dYdX Software Terms of Use, accessible: https://dydx.exchange/v4-terms. dYdX International Ltd (“DI”) does not develop, control or participate in the operation of any component of the dYdX Protocol (including the MegaVault).

The information provided in this website is for general informational purposes only and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice.  Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. Investment into crypto-assets may not be regulated and may not be suitable for retail investors. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets.

In no event will DI be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this website. By continuing to access this website, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

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© 2025 dYdX International Ltd. All rights reserved.

dYdX is a decentralised, disintermediated and permissionless protocol, and is not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons as well as for Restricted Persons as set out in the dYdX Software Terms of Use, accessible: https://dydx.exchange/v4-terms. dYdX International Ltd (“DI”) does not develop, control or participate in the operation of any component of the dYdX Protocol (including the MegaVault).

The information provided in this website is for general informational purposes only and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice.  Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. Investment into crypto-assets may not be regulated and may not be suitable for retail investors. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets.

In no event will DI be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this website. By continuing to access this website, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

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By clicking ‘Continue’, you will be leaving https://www.dydx.xyz/ and accessing a website made available by a third party using dYdX v4 open-source software that is independent from and unaffiliated with dYdX International Ltd (“DI”). DI does not deploy or run dYdX v4 open-source software for public use, nor does it operate or control any or all parts of the infrastructure. DI is not responsible for any actions taken by independent third parties or for any codes, materials and contents on any third-party websites, including the one you would access by clicking ‘Continue’.

DI’s contents and services are not available to persons who are residents of, are located or incorporated in, or have a registered office in the U.S., Canada or any Restricted Persons as set out in the dYdX v4 open-source software Terms of Use, accessible here.  More details can be found in our Terms of Use. Learn more about dYdX v4 third-party front end options here.

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