HYPE drops, and there’s always a group of people jumping at the chance to rant, saying stuff like how perp DEX has no users or how it’ll never amount to anything. But the truth is: DEX is almost certain to become one of the most critical financial infrastructures of the future. The reasons are simple: • No need for KYC • No emotional blackmail from centralized financial systems • No random account freezes • No “protection” excuses stopping you from withdrawing funds • No “policies” preventing currency exchange In an era flooded with AI, the logic behind KYC is becoming increasingly fragile. You’re essentially handing over your complete ID, like giving away a permanent personal master key. Using passports, IDs, or utility bills to verify someone’s identity is an ancient relic that should’ve been replaced long ago. The future of trading infrastructure will inevitably move toward trustless, permissionless, and freeze-resistant systems, and DEX is one of the closest products to this vision.