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AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1 Network

On May 19, 2026, AFX introduced its Sovereign Layer 1 network, marking a new chapter in decentralized derivatives trading. The launch of the L1 mainnet eliminates the issues previously faced due to congestion on general-purpose blockchains, establishing AFX as a revolutionary force in the crypto trading landscape.

AFX was meticulously developed for some of the most demanding market participants in the world, bringing forth the Sovereign Trading Layer. This specialized financial ecosystem combines the non-custodial transparency of a perpetual decentralized exchange (Perp DEX) with the unparalleled speed and liquidity depth traditionally reserved for institutional centralized platforms.

Initially, the protocol supports a wide range of perpetual markets with high liquidity, covering both digital and traditional macro assets, including BTC, ETH, gold (XAU), and crude oil (CL), allowing for a leverage of up to 40x. This feature guarantees maximum capital efficiency from the very first block.

The architectural foundation of AFX marks a significant departure from outdated decentralized platforms constrained by high latency and structural bottlenecks of shared networks. By leveraging a customized execution layer driven by DAG-based consensus and a modular ABCI architecture, AFX transforms the perpetual trading experience and establishes a dedicated environment where execution is decoupled from consensus. This synergy creates a specialized mempool optimized exclusively for high-frequency order flows and MEV resistance at the protocol level, resulting in median latencies of just 100 milliseconds and a remarkable capacity of over 100,000 transactions per second.

A game-changer in the emerging landscape is the introduction of a 'Zero Gas' execution model with the AFX mainnet, effectively abolishing the impact of network fees. Market success is thus dictated by data-driven discipline rather than transactional gas costs.

Alongside the mainnet launch, AFX also unveiled its 'Pro-Trader Suite', tailored for the top tier of traders. This institutional-grade engine features a Hyper-Efficiency Margin Engine that only requires a maintenance margin of 1.25%, delivering a capital efficiency four times greater than that of established industry players while offering native support for real-time reuse of unrealized profits.

Moreover, AFX stands out as the first decentralized derivatives exchange to offer native support for the FIX protocol, facilitating seamless plug-and-play access to decentralized liquidity for leading quantitative trading firms. This development bridges the gap between advanced algorithmic trading and on-chain sovereignty, eliminating the need for extensive code restructuring.

In addition to its technical advancements, AFX also redefines the social contract of decentralized finance through a community-centric economic model. The protocol was launched intentionally without venture capital, private funding rounds, or aggressive unlock schemes, ensuring that the evolution of the network is driven solely by its active participants. This commitment is further reinforced by a 100% Revenue Pass-through model, which guarantees that all value generated by the network flows back to contributors and traders within the ecosystem.

The AFX mainnet is now live, creating an environment for users looking to blend the transparency of a Perp DEX with the sovereign precision of a dedicated Layer 1 network. Traders are invited to explore the next phase of on-chain evolution at AFX Trading.

About AFX

AFX is a high-performance sovereign Layer 1 network specifically developed for decentralized derivatives trading. By merging the rapid execution of a centralized exchange with the immutable sovereignty of blockchain technology, AFX provides a professional Perp DEX environment characterized by a finality of less than 100 milliseconds, institutional-grade liquidity, and unparalleled capital efficiency.