AFX Unveils Dedicated Layer 1 Blockchain, Delivering Enhanced Trading Infrastructure for Decentralized Perpetual Exchanges
AFX, a specialized Layer 1 blockchain designed exclusively for decentralized derivatives markets, has successfully launched its L1 Mainnet into full operation, marking the conclusion of an era where trading performance was hindered by the limitations of multipurpose blockchain networks.
Road Town, BVI, May 18, 2026 — AFX, a specialized Layer 1 blockchain designed exclusively for decentralized derivatives markets, has successfully launched its L1 Mainnet into full operation, marking the conclusion of an era where trading performance was hindered by the limitations of multipurpose blockchain networks. Developed specifically to serve the world's most sophisticated market participants, AFX presents the Sovereign Trading Layer—an exclusive financial infrastructure where the transparent, non-custodial nature of a Perp DEX converges with the unrelenting performance and liquidity depth historically available only through institutional-tier centralized platforms.
From the moment of deployment, the platform offers a robust selection of perpetual futures markets spanning both cryptocurrency and conventional macro instruments, including BTC, ETH, Gold (XAU), and Crude Oil (CL), accompanied by leverage capabilities reaching 40x to guarantee maximum capital efficiency right from genesis.
The technological infrastructure underpinning AFX constitutes a fundamental shift away from traditional decentralized exchanges that continue to be constrained by the elevated latency and architectural limitations inherent in shared blockchain networks. Through deployment of a purpose-designed execution layer utilizing DAG-based consensus mechanisms combined with an ABCI modular architecture, AFX revolutionizes the perpetual futures trading landscape, establishing a specialized ecosystem where transaction execution operates independently from consensus validation. This architectural innovation delivers a purpose-built mempool engineered specifically for high-velocity order processing and protocol-integrated MEV protection, resulting in a 100ms median latency figure and throughput capacity surpassing 100,000 transactions per second.
Of particular significance, the AFX Mainnet implements a Zero Gas execution framework, eliminating the impediment of transaction fees and enabling strategic, data-informed decision-making, rather than gas expenditures, to determine trading outcomes.
The Mainnet deployment concurrently introduces the Pro-Trader Suite, an institutional-quality trading engine conceived for the "0.1%" of market participants who demand absolute precision. This comprehensive suite incorporates a Hyper-Efficiency Margin Engine that requires only 1.25% maintenance margin—yielding four times the capital efficiency compared to established industry players—while simultaneously enabling native functionality for the instantaneous re-deployment of unrealized gains. Additionally, as the inaugural decentralized derivatives platform to integrate native FIX protocol support, AFX offers Tier-1 quantitative trading firms an effortless, turnkey pathway to decentralized market depth, effectively eliminating the divide between advanced algorithmic trading strategies and on-chain autonomy without necessitating substantial code restructuring.
Extending beyond mere technical superiority, AFX is fundamentally restructuring the economic framework of decentralized finance through a community-centric value distribution model. In a conscious decision to maintain complete autonomy, the protocol commenced operations without venture capital funding, private investment rounds, or exploitative token vesting schedules, guaranteeing that the network's trajectory is determined exclusively by its engaged user base. This dedication is reinforced through a 100% Revenue Pass-through framework, whereby the complete value generated by the network flows directly back to the ecosystem's stakeholders and active traders.
The AFX Mainnet is now live, offering a sanctuary for those who demand the transparency of a Perp DEX with the sovereign precision of a dedicated L1. Traders are invited to experience the next stage of on-chain evolution at https://app.afx.xyz/trade.
About AFX
AFX is a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives. By synthesizing the rapid execution of a centralized exchange with the immutable sovereignty of the blockchain, AFX delivers a professional-grade Perp DEX environment characterized by sub-100ms finality, institutional liquidity, and unmatched capital efficiency.