A Unified DeFi Ecosystem: Paradex Exchange Paradex Chain, XUSD (Native Synthetic Dollar), powered by $DIME.
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We break down the massive technical work required to prepare Paradex for 100x scale, including the Paradex Chain 14.0 Upgrade and a complete UI overhaul for professional traders.
Then, Eli Ben-Sasson explains the fundamental differences between ZK Starks and Snarks, the threat of quantum computing, and why Paradex's underlying technology is built to be resilient and private from the ground up.
- 100x Scaling is Here: The Paradex Chain Upgrade (v14.0) and the new prover have cut latency and prepared the platform for massive volume, ensuring reliability even during extreme market volatility.
- Privacy is the Next Financial Prerequisite: Eli Ben-Sasson confirms ZK Starks are the only way to build systems that offer privacy and are safe from future quantum attacks.
-Zero Fees, Forever: Paradex remains committed to its zero-fee structure thanks to the efficient RPI model, passing savings directly to traders.
- Pro-Grade UI: The new UI refresh is tailored for power traders with a professional look, high information density, and superior mobile functionality.
00:00 Paradex is built with Starknet privacy
0:46 Introduction & Host Catch-up: Arjun's 40-Hour Travel Day
1:55 Agenda & Paradex Ecosystem Overview
2:33 The Unique Culture of Paradex: Mandatory Engineering Meetings
4:58 Paradex Ecosystem & Community-Driven Ideas
6:37 Affiliate Badges Rollout: Get Recognized!
7:47 The "10 Obsessed" Principle: Quality over Quantity
9:15 Why Paradex is Right About RPI & The Future of Privacy
10:15 Badger Boxes Update: Distribution for 25k+ Earned XP
11:56 Paradex World Tour Remote Check-in from China
16:07 Team's Commitment: Performance-Based Unlocks & The DeFi Super Center Vision
21:35 Chain Upgrade (v14.0) & UI/UX Tease
24:55 MJ Discusses the New Professional UI/UX Refresh
28:47 Fiddy on UI Philosophy: Functionality over Form for Traders
32:33 The Trader Risk Framework: Consistency in UI Reduces Risk
41:06 The Paradex 100x Scaling Upgrade: Responding to Black Swan Events
47:53 Deeper Dive into Paradex's High-Bar, User-First Culture
57:40 Fiddy & Eli Ben-Sasson Conversation Begins
1:03:34 The Irony of Public Positions: Why Privacy is a Must-Have
1:06:01 Post-Quantum Security: ZK Starks vs. ZK Snarks Explained
1:14:02 ZK Starks: The Only Solution for Privacy + Integrity
1:21:00 Paradex's Roadmap for Full Order and Position Privacy (Mid-December Alpha)
1:24:28 The Future of Privacy on Starknet: Seamless UX at the Protocol Level
1:31:47 Scaling Tech: Stone to the Next-Gen Starkware Prover (Stew)
1:36:40 The Scaling Endgame: The Keiretsu Model of Shared Value
1:49:01 Should Ethereum (L1) Tax L2s? The L1/L2 Value Exchange
1:50:47 Conclusion & Final Thoughts