🚀 GMX Launches on MegaETH

⚡ GMX Goes Real-Time

By GMX
Apr 20, 2026, 2:08 PM
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GMX has officially launched on MegaETH, the fastest EVM blockchain, enabling users to:

  • Trade BTC, ETH & SOL perpetuals permissionlessly
  • Earn yield by providing $USDM to GMX's new stablecoin-only GLV vault
  • Create referral codes and invite friends to earn rewards

The GLV [USDM/USDM] vault offers three revenue streams:

  • Perpetual trading fees
  • Swap fees
  • Buy/sell fees on liquidity tokens

MegaETH is described as the "first real-time blockchain," with GMX prioritizing stability first before implementing additional speed optimizations.​

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