# dYdX Chain

We’re excited to announce native support for dYdX Chain — a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver fully decentralized, high-performance trading.

### Integral Announces Support for

### dYdX Chain

- Transactions Ledger
- Tax & Cost Basis
- Bridge Recognition

## What is dYdX Chain?

dYdX Chain is a Cosmos-based Layer 1 network custom-built to power the next generation of decentralized trading. Unlike typical rollups or appchains, dYdX Chain runs its own validator set and orderbook-based matching engine, giving users true performance without compromising decentralization.

$DYDX is used for staking, governance, and gas fees — bringing utility and alignment across the entire network.

### Why it matters

dYdX Chain was built to solve a key challenge: how to deliver a centralized exchange-like experience, with the transparency and security of DeFi. With ultra-low latency, full decentralization, and control over the entire stack, dYdX Chain enables pro-level trading at scale.

For finance teams, it unlocks a new layer of complexity — validator economics, protocol revenue, cross-chain bridges — all of which need to be accounted for with precision.

### 4 Key Features of dYdX Chain

**1. App-Specific Cosmos Layer 1**  
Designed from the ground up to serve high-frequency trading, running its own Tendermint-based validator set for performance and finality.

**2. Off-Chain Orderbook, On-Chain Settlement**  
Optimized for speed — orders match off-chain, but all trades settle on-chain for transparency and accountability.

**3. $DYDX Staking and Rewards**  
Delegators and validators earn a share of protocol fees, paid in USDC — introducing recurring income streams for contributors.

**4. Full Decentralization**  
Unlike dYdX v3, there’s no central operator. The chain, protocol, and governance are fully decentralized and community-controlled.

### Accounting on dYdX Chain is different

Running a validator? Earning fees? Bridging in capital? Here’s where finance teams face new challenges:

- **Protocol fees are distributed in USDC**, requiring cross-asset tracking
- **Validator rewards fluctuate**, based on trading volume and uptime
- **Bridging between Ethereum and dYdX Chain** adds reconciliation overhead
- **Off-chain vs on-chain logic** can cause confusion when tracking realized activity

Integral ingests every on-chain transaction, classifies validator rewards, bridge flows, and token usage — giving your team clean books without the manual lift.

#### FEATURED DAPPS

dYdX  
dYdX is a decentralized trading platform offering perpetuals with deep liquidity and low fees  
DEX

[Learn More ->](https://dydx.xyz/)

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### Disclaimer

The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal or financial advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for advice on their specific legal or financial matters. Reliance on any information provided herein is solely at your own risk.