ADEX 2024: Laying the foundations for something truly different

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an extraordinary year of progress at ADEX. With the foundation firmly laid for 2025, we’re excited to wrap up our achievements for the year and what they mean for our community and the future of decentralised finance.

Key Milestones of 2024

$ADEX Token Launch: A Gateway to the Future

In December we successfully launched the $ADEX token, the first step in unlocking opportunities for users to participate in a truly community-focused ecosystem. Beyond holding value, $ADEX tokens give users access to revenue share and in the near future governance, making them more than just a utility, they’re your stake in ADEX’s growth and you are early.

Upcoming Benefits to Users:

Revenue Sharing: Holders earn a share of 100% of the token trading fees, a model rarely seen among DEXs where most if not all of the profits end up in the shareholders pockets.

Governance: The Trustee model gives every token holder a voice, enabling the community to guide ADEX’s direction. It also ensures compliance with regulatory bodies ensuring a long and rewarding roadmap.

Engagement Rewards: Innovative tokenomics ensure that participation is consistently rewarded.

Innovative Trustee Model: True Community Governance

Unlike traditional decentralised exchanges, ADEX’s Trustee model offers a ground-breaking governance structure. Token holders don’t just participate—they guide the platform’s evolution, electing Trustees who represent the community’s voice in future development.

Why It Matters:

Profit Sharing: This is not just governance but a revenue-sharing opportunity where you benefit directly from ADEX’s growth. With no ‘staff’ the incentive to build something that brings equal rewards to all is huge, the elected trustees are responsible for steering the DEX to success and making sure it aligns with the requirements of the financial institute it is working closely with.

Alignment with Regulations: Built in compliance with UK regulatory standards from the get go, the Trustee model aligns with our ethos of offering a transparent and equitable platform while aligning with the stringent oversight expected of modern financial ecosystems - the crackdown is looming.

Strategic Partnerships: Expanding the Ecosystem

Our growing network of partnerships positions ADEX as a leader in decentralised finance. Collaborating with ZenChain, Sonic Chain and Polygon, we’ve ensured unmatched scalability, cross-chain liquidity and trading efficiency. Each partnership delivers unique strengths, from ZenChain’s first-mover advantages to Sonic Chain’s high-speed transactions and Polygon’s extensive asset support.

Additionally, our alliances with Sorra and Cheqd showcase our commitment to trust and identity in DeFi. Sorra’s ground-breaking technologies enhance scalability and network utility, while Cheqd’s decentralised identity (SSI) solutions simplify onboarding, compliance and secure asset transactions, bridging TradFi and DeFi seamlessly.

What This Means for Users:

Enhanced Security & Compliance: Cheqd’s SSI tools provide frictionless identity verification and transaction safety.

Faster, Smarter Transactions: Sonic and ZenChain empower seamless trades during high-volume periods.

Broader Asset Access: Polygon and Sorra expand your trading opportunities, ensuring a diverse and scalable ecosystem.

Compliance and Trust: Setting the Standard

We are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that ADEX operates within a framework of compliance and regulatory excellence. With guidance from a UK-based programmable bank and its adherence to FCA standards, we’re building a platform that isn’t just innovative—it’s trustworthy.

Why It Matters:

Regulated Integration: Users will soon be able to seamlessly move funds between fiat and crypto with unparalleled security.

Future-Proofed Compliance: Our operations are aligned with the highest standards, offering confidence to users and institutional partners alike.

Looking Ahead to 2025: Building the Future of DeFi with ADEX

As we step into 2025, the momentum behind ADEX has never been stronger. Our roadmap for the year reflects our unwavering commitment to redefining decentralised finance, bridging the gap between traditional finance and DeFi and delivering a suite of innovative tools for our users. With the groundwork laid in 2024, we are ready to expand the ecosystem and bring even more value to our community.

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‍DEX Launch: Community-Driven Rollout

We will kick off the year with the phased release of the ADEX decentralised exchange (DEX). First, a group of carefully selected community members will gain access, providing valuable feedback and insights. Following this, a full release will ensure that all users can benefit from seamless trading across multiple chains, secure infrastructure and unmatched ease of use.

A Gap in the Market?

From 30th December 2024, USDT will no longer be tradeable within the EU. Regulatory pressure has led to its removal from all exchanges in the region, creating a significant void for stablecoin users. The reason? A lack of compliance with evolving financial standards. This decision underscores the growing importance of regulatory adherence in the digital asset space. Could this pave the way for a fully compliant stablecoin with added benefits, such as built-in yield? Stay tuned—something innovative may be on the horizon.

Real-World Asset (RWA) Platform
Tokenisation of real-world assets will unlock unprecedented opportunities for diversification and yield generation. Its already happening with real estate, fine art and commodities but we have something truly innovative in the works. The ADEX RWA platform will provide an avenue for seamless trading of tokenised assets that are fully vetted and compliant, opening doors to a truly global market.

Revenue Sharing Activation
Through our ID Crypt wallet integration we will activate revenue-sharing features, enabling users to directly earn a share of 100% of ADEX’s trading fees. This will make holding $ADEX tokens not just a participation in our ecosystem, but an investment in its growth and success.

Compliance-Driven Innovation
With a focus on operating within the framework of UK regulations, ADEX continues to prioritise compliance, trust and transparency. The Trustee model, unique to our platform, ensures that users have a voice in decision-making while benefiting from revenue-sharing mechanisms, aligning the platform’s growth with the community’s success.

Anticipation for Q1 and Q2
In the first half of 2025, we’ll launch our NFT Marketplace and RWA Exchange while integrating additional chains to broaden accessibility and functionality. The anticipated integration with a UK-regulated financial institute will further strengthen fiat-to-crypto on/off ramps, providing unparalleled ease of use and trust. By Q2, the development of social sentiment tracking and advanced financial modules will further solidify ADEX as the go-to platform for comprehensive DeFi solutions.

A Heartfelt Thank You

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our community. You’ve been with us every step of the way, sharing insights, providing feedback and believing in our vision.

2025 promises to be a year of even greater success and we can’t wait to share the journey with you. Together, we’re not just shaping the future of ADEX—we’re redefining decentralised finance itself.

Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.

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