{"id":18087,"date":"2024-11-05T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=18087"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:53:01","slug":"dydx-v3-on-ethereum-shuts-down-its-a-disaster-for-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=18087","title":{"rendered":"dYdX v3 On Ethereum Shuts Down: It\u2019s a Disaster for Users"},"content":{"rendered":"

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on Cosmos.<\/p>\n

As 99Bitcoins reported last month, traders on the dYdX v3 on Ethereum had until the end of October to withdraw cash and transfer it to the dYdX Chain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, it turns out that some didn\u2019t bother moving funds to their custodial wallets. What was the result? An inconvenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over $70 Million Locked On dYdX v3<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Major shakeup in Ethereum\u2019s Layer 2 ecosystem: dYdX v3, a long-standing decentralized exchange, has shut down, leaving over $70M in user funds not withdrawn.<\/p>\n

What happens to assets on an L2 when it stops, and what role does L2BEAT play? <\/p>\n

\u2014 L2BEAT (@l2beat) November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n

According to reports, <\/span>over $70 million of user funds <\/span><\/a>remain stranded as traders scramble to retrieve their hard-earned assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those new to dYdX, the protocol is a decentralized exchange (DEX) similar to Uniswap<\/a>, but it allows users to trade on leverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was also among the first Ethereum layer-2s using zk Rollups for privacy, security, and speed on the mainnet.<\/span><\/p>\n

After building the dYdX Chain, the team decided to retire v3 on Ethereum, marking the end of their operation on the first smart contracts platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, with this transition came a problem for users who hadn\u2019t withdrawn funds earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, what happened?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To understand where the problem could be, you should be aware that dYdX v3 launched on a layer-2. <\/span><\/p>\n

Accordingly, the team had to implement additional mechanisms and procedures to secure user funds and the protocol\u2019s integrity for security.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

(Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n

It had to \u201cbridge\u201d to Ethereum and, in doing so, rely on StarkEk\u2019s technology called \u201cEscape Hatch\u201d for extra security.<\/span><\/p>\n

What \u201cEscape Hatch\u201d does is simple: It acts as a fallback method whenever users want to withdraw funds from Ethereum, even when the protocol is inactive or frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n

The problem is that withdrawing with \u201cEscape Hatch\u201d activated is complicated and requires asset holders to prove ownership to \u201cescape\u201d the hatch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

(Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n

This complication has inconvenienced users, effectively locking over $70 million of assets in dYdX v3.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that some users have managed to withdraw funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to L2Beat, <\/span>over $30 million had been withdrawn<\/span><\/a>, and the number continues to increase when writing on November 5.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Priority on dYdX Chain<\/span><\/h2>\n

dYdX Chain<\/a> hosts the latest version of the DEX, and developers plan further to enhance the trader experience on this scalable platform. <\/span><\/p>\n

It boasts lower fees, faster processing speeds, and a thriving ecosystem. Since launching, dYdX Chain has had an average daily trading volume of over $350 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With dYdX v3 exiting, the goal is to activate the \u201cUnlimited\u201d release. Once it goes live, the DEX will list unlimited markets without governance approval.<\/span><\/p>\n

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