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![ThePhantomTom Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1487824941097664515.png) The Phantom Tom [@ThePhantomTom](/creator/twitter/ThePhantomTom) on x 4931 followers
Created: 2025-07-18 07:01:12 UTC

In CeFi, you trade speed for custody.

In DeFi, you used to trade custody for clunky UX.

dYdX removes the tradeoff:

→ CEX level speed

→ Full control of funds

→ Withdrawals that can’t be frozen

CeFi can’t copy this because its entire business model depends on holding your assets.

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XXXXX engagements

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