About

edgeX is a decentralized exchange offering perpetual futures and spot trading. The platform uses a central limit order book and margin system, with trades validated via StarkEx Layer 2 and settled on Ethereum while users retain asset self-custody. It provides web/mobile access and API/WebSocket endpoints for programmatic trading and market data. edgeX also publishes the EDGE Stack design for an app-specific execution layer for on-chain derivatives, using a modular multi-VM architecture and deterministic parallel transaction execution.

History

In 2023, EdgeX Exchange was formally established, incubated by Amber Group, a leading digital asset management and market-making firm. In July 2024, the team announced the release of its MVP - edgeX V1, a high-performance, orderbook-based perpetual decentralized exchange (Perp DEX), powered by the StarkEx L2 engine.

By August 2024, the team rolled out its mainnet, containing a web and mobile apps with 176 trading pairs, sub-cent fees, Pivot Alerts, and Technical Signals for real-time analysis. Marked entry into Perp DEX market with automated liquidity tools.

In early 2025, the team launched a DeFi influencer initiative to drive liquidity and engagement, in which the first phase focused on airdrop farming mechanics. Additionally, the team also announced edgeX Vault - eStrategy- in March 2025, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and risk management through advanced strategy design.

By Q4 2025, EdgeX saw record volumes which grew to $157.5B in total volume by November 2025, benefiting from Binance-backed distribution and fee structures that attract high-frequency trading.