IDEX IDEX / IDEX

What Is Idex (IDEX)?

Idex claims to be the first hybrid liquidity DEX that combines an order book model with an automated market maker. It blends the performance and features of a traditional order book model with the security and liquidity of an AMM. Idex takes an innovative approach to decentralized exchanges by combining an off-chain trading engine with on-chain trade settlement. Users benefit from that in several ways.

First, this approach does away with failed trades and wasted money on gas fees, making the trading experience more pleasant and efficient. The instant trade execution means front-running or sandwich attacks are not possible and users can trade without waiting for previous trades to settle. As a result, more advanced order types and trading strategies can be executed since limit orders are possible, opening up arbitrage opportunities with other exchanges.

Idex follows an ambitious roadmap that envisions a multi-chain future for the exchange, which currently runs on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain. For the remainder of 2021, it plans to launch on second layer solutions and Polkadot and implement a referral. For the future, Idex plans to implement leverage trading and launch on additional layer one and layer two blockchains.

Who Are the Founders of Idex?

Idex was launched by CEO and co-founder Alex Wearn and his brother and COO Phil Wearn. Alex Wearn previously worked for renowned companies such as Amazon, IBM, and Adobe and is an alumnus of Kellogg School of Management. Phil Wearn has a professional background in accounting with a degree in astronautical engineering and entrepreneurial experience. The management team is complemented by CTO Brian Yennie, a software engineer with over 20 years of experience. As per Linkedin, the current Idex team is 29 people strong. Idex launched in 2017, with its 2.0 version launching in fall 2020 after closing $2.5 million seed investment led by G1 Ventures and Borderless Capital, including Collider Ventures, and Gnosis.

What Makes Idex Unique?

Idex takes a unique approach to combining an order book model with an automated market maker. To execute trades, Idex uses an off-chain trading engine that matches the performance of centralized exchanges and guarantees sequencing. Trades are processed in an off-chain order book. Only when a trade is matched and executed, the transaction is settled on-chain.