# Monthly Recap - April 2025 By [Polynomial](https://paragraph.com/@polynomial) · 2025-05-02 --- Major upgrades, new collabs, and unforgettable moments with the community. We kept the momentum rolling all month long. If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s your signal to jump in. Here’s everything you missed > We kicked off April by joining a powerful movement celebrating DeFi as a tool for freedom, opportunity, and wealth creation for all. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1907401109125103991) DeFi should be for everyone! Yesterday, crypto OGs shared designs empowering wealth creation, freedom, and opportunity for all. Join the movement! This is DeFi for everyone ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fbf8e01b85214ea8dad5533883c26e69fb5e755eb7df88540b473739aaf54e8c.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 62](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1907401109125103991)[ 6:53 AM • Apr 2, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1907401109125103991) > Our co-founder @0xSalmanNaseer hit the mic this April to break down popular derivatives and alpha earning strategies, sharing insights to help traders level up their portfolios. 🔥 > We teamed up with @SOCKETProtocol for an epic trading competition with tons of rewards, fierce competition, and a whole lot of action on Polynomial Perps. 🏆 [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1909972679815491597) The SocketSociety Trading Competition is LIVE 5,000 $OP up for grabs + an exclusive POAP Top traders get special Discord role VIP access for elite performers Let the games begin ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b1761cc63ed03ee9c484f5eb141a7f2a525e140a49c6cb80f7a130429b547111.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 35](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1909972679815491597)[ 9:12 AM • Apr 9, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1909972679815491597) > During the Socket trading comp, we dropped exclusive rewards to all active traders including a limited-edition POAP and the coveted “Perp Master” role in our Discord. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1914673455154520412) POAP + Perp Master Role Claim Now Live Everyone who traded on Polynomial between Apr 9–16 (SocketSociety Comp) can now claim a limited edition POAP ![🔥](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f525.png) Top 10 by PnL and Top 5 by Volume can claim the Perp Master Discord role via our Guild. More chances to join the Perp Master ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0e0ff1266d03c78f437fb336bf0e55072421e341bbebba6a22b31428cca2fd7b.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 27](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1914673455154520412)[ 8:31 AM • Apr 22, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1914673455154520412) > @gauthamzzz joined the Permissionless Podcast to share Polynomial’s journey from idea to $5B+ in volume, and how we’re building the derivatives superchain. 🎙️ [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7e6d58252979c0ccc8678f755c1a98033bc65079c06a7e92fbfa512da4fa5165.jpg)](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits) [Guardian](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits) [@GuardianAudits](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits/status/1911824353681125772) The latest episode of the Permissionless Podcast with [@gauthamzzz](https://twitter.com/gauthamzzz) is LIVE! Learn how [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) went from idea to doing over $5B in volume, how they're building the derivatives superchain, and more. Full episode and YouTube link are available below. ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1911824142678274053/img/W7pf80X_G-dix8it.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 39](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits/status/1911824353681125772)[ 11:50 AM • Apr 14, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/GuardianAudits/status/1911824353681125772) > We shipped a wave of updates in April packed with new features to help you trade better, smarter, and faster on Polynomial. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1910332491547947039) BIG Week, Lots of updates just went live on Polynomial \- New features to help you trade better, smarter, and faster \- The SocketSociety Trading Competition is live, with limited-time opportunities to win exclusive rewards. Let’s go through what’s new. ![🧵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9f5.png)![👇](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c8ed14d5c7e8328b638f5cf97f0455cd0d1e749a4ae70246c056992e41189175.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 41](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1910332491547947039)[ 9:02 AM • Apr 10, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1910332491547947039) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915050518298370209) Another week, another round of exciting new features and improvements We’ve just rolled out new features and fixes to make your trading experience even better. More tools, a smoother interface, and faster execution. Let’s dive into what's new! ![🧵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9f5.png)![👇](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/acb312640254d67afcead3b84ffe9631ddbe41b937910d54b24df8262e675aae.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 27](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915050518298370209)[ 9:29 AM • Apr 23, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915050518298370209) > April saw the addition of another hot asset to trade - giving users even more ways to capture opportunities. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0fa88f75d1eb9dbb86bd7923577c7adb84a9bd67f26c38cc9e56dd4c1e198d8c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [Polynomial](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [@PolynomialFi](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915079856796397736) New market just dropped: $ZORA Trade [@zora](https://twitter.com/zora) perps on Polynomial with up to 20x leverage and native cross-margin ![⚡](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/26a1.png) Powered by [@PythNetwork](https://twitter.com/PythNetwork) ![💰](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4b0.png) Earn Points, $OP tokens, and exclusive Discord roles as you trade. Trade now ![👉](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f449.png)[polynomial.fi/en/mainnet/tra…](https://t.co/c8hbikksac) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2aedb55ed58011df26bd9ab74e08c1427fc17c629ba9b19bc985c6709ae6f387.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 29](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915079856796397736)[ 11:26 AM • Apr 23, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi/status/1915079856796397736) > Trading Fest Season 2 came to an epic close in April. 12 weeks of trading, staking ended with 180K $OP distributed to the community, along with tons of rewards, mystery boxes, and exclusive perks. Stay tuned. What’s coming next will take things to a whole new level. 🚀 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6562c9c08340f3c403e244d6d510ad8e3407967e3f1e8b6dae0dd8be507c32a4.png) **April was just the warm-up. 🔥** May is set to be massive with game-changing launches and features we’ve been building for months finally going live. ### Get ready. You won’t want to miss what’s coming. --- *Originally published on [Polynomial](https://paragraph.com/@polynomial/monthly-recap-april-2025)*