Things are running full throttle for IDEX and the Aurora project as we enter the beginning of Q4! To get you up-to-speed, this update includes the latest information on platform growth, product updates, integrations/partnerships, recent media hits, and more.

IDEX Platform Growth

With over 250,000 users, IDEX has remained the #1 decentralized app (Dapp) by daily users, volume, and transactions over the past ~6 months. Additionally, we also hold a top 5 spot for all Ethereum network transactions.

IDEX Product Updates

Stablecoin trading pairs added : IDEX has launched USD//Coin (USDC) and TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin trading pairs

: IDEX has launched USD//Coin (USDC) and TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin trading pairs AURA staking plans released: Detailed plans on our AURA staking rollout have been released (more info below)

Detailed plans on our AURA staking rollout have been released (more info below) General IDEX feature releases: Upgraded trade dispatching, enhanced charts, improved data loading (including the introduction of idling inactive tabs, cutting bandwidth requirements considerably), improved buy/sell boxes, seamless market switching, scrollable and responsive modals, improved browser support, and dozens of UX improvements are just some of the recent product improvements.

Upgraded trade dispatching, enhanced charts, improved data loading (including the introduction of idling inactive tabs, cutting bandwidth requirements considerably), improved buy/sell boxes, seamless market switching, scrollable and responsive modals, improved browser support, and dozens of UX improvements are just some of the recent product improvements. Internationalization framework established: IDEX will support Spanish, Chinese and several more languages soon.

IDEX will support Spanish, Chinese and several more languages soon. IDEX trading rewards distributed : All outstanding AURA rewards were airdropped on 9/12

: All outstanding AURA rewards were airdropped on 9/12 Multi-tier token auditing: Following our recent VXCR refund, IDEX has initiated an updated multi-tier auditing policy for all new token listings.

AURA Staking Plans Released: The Path to Fully-Decentralizing IDEX & Aurora

Below is a quick recap of main points covered in our update on AURA staking plans. As a reminder, AURA staking will allow users to share in our success by running specialized nodes that earn fees gathered by IDEX and all future Aurora products.

AURA staking nodes will be rolled out in stages along 3 staking “Tiers”, each decentralizing unique IDEX exchange functions.

each decentralizing unique IDEX exchange functions. The alpha AURA staking software will allow users to serve trade history directly from the Ethereum blockchain by running Tier 3 staking nodes.

by running Tier 3 staking nodes. Users running these Tier 3 nodes will be collectively rewarded with 25% of all IDEX trading fees. Ultimately we envision the allocation of fees to be roughly 25% to Tier 3, 33% to Tier 2, and 42% to Tier 1 once the AURA staking network is fully developed.

Ultimately we envision the allocation of fees to be roughly 25% to Tier 3, 33% to Tier 2, and 42% to Tier 1 once the AURA staking network is fully developed. Network changes will be made internally at regular intervals to start, but in the end all governance will be handed to those staking and running the network.

Strategic Partnerships & Integrations

By joining forces with other leaders in the space, we are bringing the speed, safety, and transparency of trading on the IDEX platform to a wider range of traders across the world.

Sirin Labs Partnership Will Bring IDEX to Finney™ Smartphone Users

Our new partnership with Sirin Labs will bring IDEX into the hands of all FINNEY™ Smartphone users. Currently available for pre-order, the FINNEY Smartphone is a state-of-the art, ultra-secure mobile device with an embedded cold storage wallet — ideal for crypto traders on the move.

The Finney™ blockchain smartphone with built-in cold storage wallet

Upon launch, all FINNEY smartphone users will receive a significant reduction in IDEX trading fees. More details on this exciting partnership will be released soon.

IDEX, Aenigma Capital & Liquid Solutions Malta (LSM) Team up for CCXT Integration

“How can we massively increase the liquidity and volume on IDEX?”

This question was the focal point of a deep dive session with one of our strategic investors — Aenigma Capital. The answer: CCXT integration.

Utilized by top algorithmic traders and over 130 cryptocurrency exchanges, the CCXT library is quickly becoming the backbone to the cryptocurrency trading ecosystem. With the help of Aenigma Capital and Liquid Solution Malta (LSM), IDEX will provide CCXT integration to our platform, which has potential to drive massive liquidity.

LSM has already completed testing of their integration in Python and will test and commit integrations in JS and PHP in line with the CCXT contribution guidelines outlined here.

IDEX Becomes First A+ Verified Exchange on Nomics.com

We are proud to announce that the Nomics API team has completed their first-ever “Deep Data Integration” using the IDEX platform, and we have been named an “A+ Verified Exchange! This brings current and historical gapless raw trade data to investors via Nomics’ cryptocurrency and market data API as well as their website.

IDEX & CoinSwitch Integration

IDEX is now integrated with CoinSwitch — one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange aggregators. CoinSwitch provides easy-to-use exchange services for over 300 coins and 45,000 trading pairs from leading exchanges like ShapeShift, KuCoin, Bittrex, and now IDEX.

Example rate card for ETH to AURA through IDEX

This new partnership will not only increase exposure of IDEX trading pairs to a new audience — providing increased liquidity to the exchange — but will also give CoinSwitch’s growing user base another quality exchange platform from which to trade their favorite cryptocurrency tokens.

IDEX & PhishFort Team up to Combat Phishing

To better protect our growing user base from potential phishing attacks, IDEX has teamed up with PhishFort to actively seek out and put an end to those trying to impersonate the trading platform. PhishFort is an anti-phishing company specializing in the blockchain industry, using a combination of cutting-edge techniques to detect, blacklist, and ultimately take down phishing websites, apps, chat bots, and more across the web. They have also recently released an open-source browser plugin for Chrome available here.

AURA Joins Blockfolio Signals & Delta Direct

We recently joined both the Blockfolio Signals and Delta Direct notification programs. This will allow Aurora (AURA) to share the latest news, updates and exciting announcements directly with token holders tracking their portfolios on either application. No more waiting for a press release or catching that elusive tweet at the right time! Just make sure you have your notifications on to receive these alerts.

In the Media

Here are some of the exciting news and media hits we have had over the past few months.

Former NYMEX Chairman Richard Schaeffer Joins Aurora (IDEX) Advisory Board

Richard Schaeffer, former NYMEX Chairman

Fintech pioneer Richard Schaeffer is the newest member of the Aurora advisory board. Richard is the former chairman of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. and of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. As chairman, he spearheaded the exchange’s transformation to an electronic trading platform, along with its listing and IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and eventual sale to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2008. Richard also served as chairman of the board of the NYMEX Charitable Foundation during his tenure with the exchange. Note: You can find the full press release here (GlobeNewsWire).

IDEX & Bancor Founders Go Head-To-Head in “The DEX Debate”

IDEX and Bancor Co-Founders Alex Wearn & Eyal Hertzog (respectively) faced off in the first-ever “DEX Debate” which aired live on September 17th. Moderated by Crypto Beadles, Crypto Crow, Crypto Love and David Zimbeck, the debate covered the developmental future of decentralized exchanges from differing perspectives. Check out the event recording here .

CEO Alex Wearn Speaks with Decrypt Asia [Podcast]

In a recent podcast with Decrypt Asia, Alex speaks with host Tushar Aggarwal about the problems with the current financial system that Aurora is trying to address. Topics include free banking, stablecoins, liquidity, difficulties building on the blockchain, AURA staking and the rest of the Aurora roadmap.

Meet our Team on the Road!

Come meet our team at any of the following industry events! To set up a meeting with our team, please reach out to our support staff (on-site or via Discord chat) and they will connect you with the right team member.

Thank you to our amazing community for helping us achieve all that we have in the past few months. We look forward to sharing even more exciting updates in the near future so stay tuned.

Happy trading!

~The Aurora (IDEX) Team