BasePerp announced on November 17, 2025, the Initial Coin Offering of its native perpetual Decentralized Exchange on the Base blockchain, marking a significant milestone in decentralized finance innovation.
The launch positions BasePerp as a pivotal player in shifting Total Value Locked and derivatives activity within Base, potentially attracting significant retail and institutional trading interest.
BasePerp Unveils First Perpetual DEX on Base Chain
BasePerp has introduced the first native perpetual DEX on the Base blockchain, marking a significant leap for derivatives trading. This initiative is designed to boost derivatives activity and Total Value Locked (TVL) within the Base ecosystem.
The project lists “Mark, BasePerp” as contact, with no full team roster disclosed. Arthur Hayes is featured as a supporter; however, no personal endorsements are confirmed. Arthur Hayes, Co-founder of BitMEX, stated: “Intuitive design. Powerful experience.” BasePerp Homepage
BasePerp Aims for $100 Billion TVL
The project aims to drive substantial liquidity and TVL growth. BasePerp targets 25 million users with a projected TVL reaching $100 billion, positioning itself as a liquidity hub.
The launch is designed to cater to both retail and institutional users, leveraging Base’s scalable infrastructure. No official statements have been made by institutions or regulators regarding this launch.
Potential For High Adoption Mirrors Past DEXs
Past DEX launches like dYdX and Perpetual Protocol on other blockchains led to short-term growth in TVL and trading volume. BasePerp follows a similar path with anticipated high liquidity migration.
Experts indicate potential high adoption rates for BasePerp, driven by its design and incentives. Historical trends suggest it could mirror prior successful perpetual DEX launches.
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