# ZKX x StarkWare

By [CydianX](https://paragraph.com/@cydianx) · 2023-02-16

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**Bringing DeFi 3.0 to StarkNet**

ZKX x StarkWare

Trade Perpetual Swaps like never before

We are happy to announce that [ZKX](https://bit.ly/3KF0Ltv) has received a grant from StarkWare, a leading scaling solution within Ethereum. [**ZKX**](https://bit.ly/3KF0Ltv) **is the first permissionless protocol for derivatives built on StarkNet.**

The grant recognizes [**ZKX's**](https://bit.ly/3KF0Ltv) **potential to revolutionize the future derivatives in crypto.** We will use the funding to continue developing ZKX's open-source protocol for derivatives and DAO on StarkNet.

By building a protocol that enables trading derivatives of assets on StarkNet with built-in rewards mechanisms, liquidity provisioning, and complex trading strategies, [**we're delivering DeFi as it was meant to be.**](https://zkxprotocol.medium.com/introducing-zkx-the-first-permissionless-swap-protocol-on-starknet-8f2724f60c44)

**ZKX at Devconnect Amsterdam**

We're hosting a [StarkNet Mixer](https://bit.ly/3xFg5mr) next week on the sidelines of Devconnect Amsterdam. The event is casual and will bring together builders and members of the StarkNet ecosystem.

We're also speaking at a series of events during Devconnect, including:

*   [The DAOist's GGG](https://bit.ly/37dAEve) on the 18th and 19th of April
    
*   [Layer Two Amsterdam](https://bit.ly/3E6LCyN) on 19th and 20th April
    
*   [DeFi Day](https://bit.ly/3JwO3M9) on 25th April
    

Finally, we're also sponsoring the [StarkNet Hackathon](https://bit.ly/3v7SGqw). Please reach out if you'd like to meet up; we'd be happy to connect with you.

**About ZKX**

[ZKX](https://bit.ly/3KF0Ltv) is a permissionless protocol for derivatives built on StarkNet, with a decentralized order book and a unique way to offer complex financial instruments as swaps. The protocol is powered by a DAO and will provide an elevated trading experience with gamified leaderboards and unique liquid governance. ZKX's mission is to democratize access to global yields through its offerings to anyone, anywhere.

**About StarkWare**

StarkWare invented, and continually develops, STARK-based Layer-2 Validity Proof scaling solutions over Ethereum. StarkWare's solutions, which rely on Ethereum's security, have settled over $500B, and over 150M transactions, serving hundreds of thousands of users. StarkNet, StarkWare's permissionless general-purpose scaling solution, is live (Alpha) on Ethereum Mainnet. StarkEx, a custom standalone scaling service, has been powering applications since June 2020, including dYdX, Immutable X, Sorare, and DeversiFi.

**Join the ZKX Community :**

*   [The Web](https://bit.ly/3KF0Ltv)
    
*   [Discord](https://bit.ly/3rnN7Du)
    
*   [Blog](https://bit.ly/3xulM6B)
    
*   [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3uyg1mh)
    
*   [Telegram Community](https://bit.ly/3M53tJd)
    
*   [Telegram Announcements](https://bit.ly/3M2K9wc)

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*Originally published on [CydianX](https://paragraph.com/@cydianx/zkx-x-starkware)*