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1/ As of Today @ 2PM UTC, Phase 4 of the Vertex Edge Shutdown Sequence has officially begun. This is the final phase of the shutdown. From this point forward, all trading, deposits, and withdrawals will be disabled. Please read carefully.

1/ Introducing Isolated Margin on Vertex. As requested by the community, you can now trade isolated perps seamlessly alongside your unified cross-margin account. Read on for everything you need to know ⤵️

Vertex V3: The Vision for 2025 and Beyond DeFi is evolving, and so is Vertex. 2025 marks a pivotal year as we scale Vertex Edge to 25+ EVM chains, unlock broader market listings & liquidity with VLP, and decentralize our infrastructure for resilience and security. The mission? Cementing Vertex's status at the forefront of DeFi while pioneering the transition to a new paradigm in on-chain trading. 1️⃣ 25 in '25 – Scaling Vertex Edge to 25+ Chains In 2024, Vertex Edge transformed cross-chain trading by unifying liquidity across multiple EVM chains. Now, we’re accelerating. - 25+ EVM chains in 2025 - Deeper cross-chain liquidity - An abundance of incentives Wherever traders go, Vertex is already there. 2️⃣ VLP – Redefining DeFi Liquidity In 2024, protocol-controlled liquidity reshaped perpetual DEXs. Now in 2025, Vertex takes it further with the Vertex Liquidity Pool (VLP). Why VLP? - Enhanced Market Depth: Deep liquidity with zero reliance on external market makers. - More Markets, Faster Listings: Wider support for long-tail assets and faster listings. - Passive Yield: VLP liquidity providers earn yield. - Spread Trading AMM: Enhances liquidity, smoother trading & more efficient pricing. - 100x Leverage: Higher leverage for greater degeneracy. VLP introduces the concept of “virtualization” between spot and perp markets, essentially weaving together Spot & Perp liquidity – introducing liquidity benefits and new trading opportunities. We recommend reading the full blog release for further detail. What makes VLP different? - Orderbook Efficiency: VLP leverages orderbooks for superior liquidity, which remains the most effective mechanism for the vast majority of trading scenarios. - Transparency: All trading mechanisms are designed to be open and transparent, ensuring fairness and equal treatment for all users. - Multichain Integration: Reflecting Vertex’s commitment to a multichain future, VLP is inherently multichain, allowing seamless asset flow. This expansion potentially unlocks novel use cases for every chain plugged into Vertex Edge, like: - Cross-chain asset bridging. - More efficient trading strategies. Stay tuned for continued developments as we realize VLP's potential. 3️⃣ Decentralizing Vertex Edge As we scale, security, uptime, and censorship resistance become even more critical. In 2025, we’re decentralizing the Vertex Edge sequencer. - 100% Uptime: Failover protection ensures seamless trading with no downtime. - Censorship Resistance: No single entity controls execution. - Institutional-grade Security: Resilient architecture for traders at scale. By further decentralizing Vertex Edge, we not only affirm our dedication to these principles but also position Vertex as the go-to platform for the future of decentralized trading, where performance and trust-minimization converge. ...Looking Ahead Vertex’s roadmap for 2025 is clear and ambitious: ☑️ 25+ EVM chains via Vertex Edge ☑️ Vertex Liquidity Pool (VLP) ☑️ Fully decentralized sequencer infrastructure DeFi is moving fast. Vertex moves faster. Are you ready for the next era of on-chain finance?