Velocity Private Test Version Continues to Run, Audit and Risk Reinforcement Underway
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The decentralized perpetual contract trading platform Velocity (formerly Drift Protocol) is currently running its private test version, with audits and risk reinforcement in progress. The team is collaborating with market makers, professional trading firms, and retail traders to test the product, optimize the trading experience, and prepare for liquidity launch. The public launch and DFX distribution will take place after the security and risk work is completed. DFX is a recovery token specifically issued to affected wallets, with 1 DFX equaling 1 dollar of verified loss.
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