After repeatedly using it over this period, my view on perpetuals has actually changed quite a bit. I used to think they were more aggressive, but now they seem more like a commonly used tool. When the market isn't moving fast, many people don't wait for price increases or decreases, but instead look for efficiency directly in Perp.

It was also during this process that many people started using @StandX_Official more frequently, not because it has any particularly exaggerated feature, but because overall it’s smooth to use and the logic is clear.

$DUSD gave me the first impression of being conservative. It doesn't pursue high returns but tries to remove the price volatility aspect, leaving only the returns generated by the mechanism itself. Once you deposit, you basically don’t need to watch the market, which is very friendly for someone like me who doesn’t want to constantly monitor prices.

Of course, it’s not without costs. Redemption has a time window and fees, but I actually see this as a trade-off—sacrificing some liquidity for a more stable system in extreme market conditions. I really appreciate the Maker Points design. Even without frequent trading, you can participate by placing limit orders, without the need to artificially inflate volume. For the platform, this adds depth; for users, it’s less tiring. This sense of balance is very important.

Plus, during the testing phase, the loss protection honestly reduces a lot of psychological burden. At least when you’re familiarizing yourself with the system and trying strategies, you won’t feel the pressure of losing everything if things go wrong.

Overall, #StandX is gradually integrating trading, stablecoins, and incentives. The pace isn’t fast, but every step is quite pragmatic.

At the start of the new year, the popularity of Perp is still rising. It’s hard to say where StandX will go next, but at least for now, it’s the kind of product you’re willing to spend time using, rather than just taking a quick look and leaving.

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