Why SynFutures is Evolving: The Manifesto

Perps are the engine of DeFi. They drive liquidity, shape sentiment, and remain the beating heart of onchain markets.

The vertical has exploded into billions, with execution now rivaling CEXs. Yet under the surface, liquidity is scattered, incentives are fleeting, and some models risk straying from DeFi’s core ethos of openness and permissionlessness.

That’s why SynFutures is evolving.

The path we’ve made

We’ve been building perps since 2021. Through bull runs, bear markets, incentive wars, and every narrative shift this space has thrown at us.

Along the way, SynFutures has listed over 250 markets and powered more than $300B in trading volume. Few protocols in DeFi have been tested like we have. And that was just the start.

“The past years have taught us something important: DeFi’s future won’t be won by the fastest rebates or the flashiest campaigns. It will be built by protocols that last. Ones that stay resilient through cycles, put traders at the center, and never compromise on their principles.” Rachel Lin, CEO.

Why now?

DeFi is at a turning point. As users get more comfortable with onchain products, and the UX continues to improve, we have seen breakthrough projects scale significantly.

Our thesis is that more users will move to trade onchain, and that liquidity has a network effect that will gravitate towards a few key venues to provide the best environment and trading opportunities for both traders and market makers.

The next era of DeFi won’t be defined by trade-offs. It will demand lightning-fast execution and deep liquidity, without compromising the principles that made this space matter: permissionless access, transparency, and self-custody. That’s the future we’re building at SynFutures.

What the Future will bring

This next chapter is about shipping, acting on our fundamentals. Soon, when you trade on the evolution of SynFutures, you’ll see our vision in practice:

• Powerful: A modular customisable blockchain engine tuned for single-digit millisecond execution with institutional-grade liquidity from partners in the beta — so size and speed work together, not against each other.
• Transparent: Settlement stays fully onchain. Positions and PnL are auditable. No black-box switches, no hidden throttles.
• Simple: Fewer clicks, fewer signatures. Clean flows for placing, editing, and closing positions so execution feels like it’s meant to feel.

We’re refreshing our brand to reflect exactly this: a trader-first protocol that does the basics right and never compromises on what makes DeFi matter.

🧊 In October, we’ll launch the invite-only private beta. It will onboard close partners, battle-test the infrastructure, and set the stage for the global rollout. And we’re not doing it alone! The community will be at the center, with activations designed to bring traders directly into the build loop.

Build with us

If we want DeFi to compete long-term, we can’t settle for siloed venues or half-measures. We need infrastructure that’s fast, simple, and open to everyone.

That’s what SynFutures is evolving to deliver.

The future of trading is permissionless, transparent, and closer than you think.

Follow along @SynFuturesDeFi as we share more in the coming weeks.