GMX Receives Arbitrum Security Grant for Protocol Enhancements

**GMX achieves major milestone** with its perpetual markets now featured on CoinGecko, highlighting the DEX's impressive scaling journey. **Key growth metrics:** - Expanded from just 4 GLP markets to **100+ GM markets** - Started on Arbitrum & Avalanche, now supports Solana - Enables trading from **all EVM chains** **Multi-chain presence:** - Over 1.3 million Base users have access - 90+ perpetual markets and 23 spot markets live - Cross-chain trades execute in **under one second** The CoinGecko listing provides transparency into GMX's market data across its supported networks. Users can view detailed information about the platform's perpetual markets on both [Arbitrum](https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges/gmx-perpetuals-v2-arbitrum) and [Avalanche](https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges/gmx-perpetuals-v2-avalanche). This development showcases GMX's evolution into a truly multichain protocol, making decentralized perpetual trading accessible across the broader crypto ecosystem.

**stBTC token now available** on Botanix Labs, offering BTC yield backed by network economic activity. **Key features:** - Use as liquidity provision on GMX - Functions as margin that generates additional BTC returns - Built on Bitcoin-native infrastructure **GMX integration** enables leverage trading and yield opportunities secured by the Bitcoin network. The platform previously added a BTC/USD liquidity pool using pBTC (Botanix's bridged BTC). **pBTC tokens** can be redeemed for native BTC on Bitcoin Mainnet, providing direct Bitcoin exposure through the Botanix blockchain. This development expands Bitcoin DeFi options by combining GMX's trading infrastructure with Botanix's Bitcoin-backed yield generation.

**Arbitrum's DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program** has entered its third epoch, bringing new opportunities for DeFi users. **Key highlights:** - Substantial incentives now available on Dolomite protocol - Users can efficiently borrow against various GMX assets - Part of Arbitrum's broader strategy to reward ecosystem growth **Previous developments** included the launch of DRIP rewards and incentives for gmETH tokens on Morpho protocol, with over $100 million in liquidity. The program continues expanding opportunities for GMX asset utilization across Arbitrum protocols.

**Dolomite's money market now supports GMX's liquidity tokens**, including $GLV, enabling sophisticated trading approaches. Key features available: - **Looping strategies** for leveraged exposure - **Delta-neutral strategies** for market-neutral positions - Support for **wide range of GMX tokens** This integration builds on Dolomite's previous support for GMX V2's $GM tokens as collateral, expanding options for traders seeking advanced DeFi strategies. *Performance analysis data available for strategy evaluation.*

GMX has launched a governance proposal for its **Season 3 Listing Committee Election** on Snapshot. The community will elect a **3-member committee** responsible for: - Managing new asset listings on GMX - Ensuring streamlined listing processes - Maintaining protocol standards This follows previous governance initiatives that established GMX's Security and Governance Committees in October 2024. **Vote now**: [GMX Snapshot](https://snapshot.org/#/gmx.eth/) Your participation helps shape GMX's future asset offerings and maintains decentralized governance.