The current process for listing new markets on dYdX requires approval through an on-chain proposal, which is a slow and difficult process. Looking ahead to dYdX v4, we should expect an easier technical process to allow for permissionless listings similar to listings on other protocols (e.g., Osmosis). With that, however, come important questions around liquidity, risk, and protocol integration. How should the community think about an efficient and permissionless market creation process?

We are looking for experienced researchers to build a model for permissionless market listings on dYdX v4. The research should include thoughts on bootstrapping liquidity (e.g., separate liquidity incentives), risks to the underlying protocol (e.g., malicious listings), separate parameters (e.g., margin factions, rewards, fees), and the process for “graduating” new markets to the core protocol.

As part of our International Growth budget, the Grants team is looking to support local communities through interactive events instead of the traditional sponsorship grants. Workshops can be educational lessons, interactive walkthroughs, and builder-oriented with live projects. If you’re interested in gathering up a group of traders and builders to get their hands dirty in dYdX, apply for a workshop grant!

We’re looking for community members who can lead initiatives to get dYdX listed on decentralized lending protocols (e.g. Compound, Aave) as collateral or alternative yield-bearing opportunities for DYDX holders.

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Promote the use of Hedgies integrating into platforms, add-ons, benefits and more.

Grant to sponsor a crypto or trading related event that includes marketing and promotion.

Collaborating, Integrating, Partnering with third-party services that can help promote dYdX or benefit the community.