# AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1, Providing an Optimized Execution Environment for On-chain Perp DEXes

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- Published: 2026-05-18T13:17:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [AFX](https://app.afx.xyz/trade),
a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives trading, has officially
commenced the operation of its L1 Mainnet, signaling a definitive end to the era
of trade execution compromised by general-purpose blockchain congestion. Engineered
for the world’s most demanding participants, AFX introduces the **Sovereign Trading
Layer**—a dedicated financial environment where the non-custodial transparency of
a Perp DEX meets the uncompromising speed and depth traditionally reserved for institutional-
grade centralized entities.

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At launch, the protocol supports a high-liquidity suite of perpetual markets across
both digital and traditional macro assets, featuring **BTC**, **ETH**, **Gold (XAU),
and Crude Oil (CL)**, with up to 40x leverage to ensure peak capital efficiency 
from the first block.

The architectural foundation of AFX represents a radical departure from legacy decentralized
platforms that remain tethered to the high latency and structural bottlenecks of
shared networks. By operating on a custom-built execution layer powered by DAG-based
consensus and an ABCI modular architecture, AFX transforms the perpetual trading
experience, achieving a specialized environment where execution is decoupled from
consensus. This synergy provides a dedicated mempool optimized exclusively for high-
frequency order flow and protocol-level MEV resistance, allowing for a **100ms median
latency** and a capacity exceeding **100,000 transactions per second**.

Crucially, the AFX Mainnet introduces a **Zero Gas** execution model, removing the
friction of network fees and allowing data-driven discipline, rather than gas costs,
to dictate market success.

The Mainnet launch simultaneously debuts the **Pro-Trader Suite**, an institutional-
caliber engine designed for the "0.1%" of traders who prioritize precision. This
suite features a Hyper-Efficiency Margin Engine that mandates a mere **1.25% maintenance
margin**—delivering four times the capital efficiency of industry incumbents—while
providing native support for the real-time re-utilization of unrealized profits.
Furthermore, as the first decentralized derivatives exchange to offer native FIX
protocol support, AFX provides Tier-1 quantitative firms a seamless, plug-and-play
gateway to decentralized liquidity, bridging the gap between sophisticated algorithmic
trading and on-chain sovereignty without the need for extensive code refactoring.

Beyond technical dominance, AFX is redefining the social contract of decentralized
finance through a community-first economic model. In a deliberate move to preserve
total sovereignty, the protocol was launched without venture capital, private rounds,
or predatory unlock schedules, ensuring that the network’s evolution is driven purely
by its active participants. This commitment is solidified by a **100% Revenue Pass-
through** model, where the entirety of the network’s generated value is directed
back to the ecosystem’s contributors and traders. The AFX Mainnet is now live, offering
a sanctuary for those who demand the transparency of a Perp DEX with the sovereign
precision of a dedicated L1. Traders are invited to experience the next stage of
on-chain evolution at [https://app.afx.xyz/trade](https://app.afx.xyz/trade).

**About AFX**
AFX is a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized
derivatives. By synthesizing the rapid execution of a centralized exchange with 
the immutable sovereignty of the blockchain, AFX delivers a professional-grade **
Perp DEX** environment characterized by sub-100ms finality, institutional liquidity,
and unmatched capital efficiency.

 

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