The Good Tech Companies - Why Is Orbs Partnering with IVX to Change Futures Trading on Berachain?

Episode Date: April 1, 2025

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This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Why is Orbs partnering with IVX to change futures trading on Boracayn? By Aishan Pandey, what happens when a blockchain infrastructure provider teams up with a decentralized options platform to reshape how traders operate? Orbs Haas announced the integration of its perpetual hub with IVX, a liquid options automated market maker, AMM, on the Barachain network. This move aims to bring leveraged futures trading to a new level for users on Barachain, a layer-1 blockchain known for its proof of

liquidity consensus. The collaboration promises to merge Orb's LAYER3 technology with IVX's trading system, raising questions about its impact on decentralized finance, DeFi, and the broader crypto trading landscape. Orbs, a decentralized network focused on enhancing on-chain trading, has built its perpetual hub to support complex derivatives trading. IVX, meanwhile, has carved a niche on Boracayn by offering perpetual futures and zero day to expiry. Zero DTE options contracts tied to assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Boracayan's native token, Barra. With more

than $8 billion in futures contracts traded on IVXTO date, according to its official site, this integration signals a shift toward deeper liquidity and faster transactions. But how does this partnership work, and what does it mean for traders navigating the volatile world of crypto derivatives? How does the Orbs IVX integration function? The integration centers on Orbs Perpetual Hub, a system that leverages Layer 3 technology to act as an execution layer atop existing blockchains. This set up pillows IVX to optimize its liquidity pools and order matching processes.

Orbs Perpetual Hub has integrated with IVX, supporting intent-based trading on Boracayne, stated an announcement from Orbs on X on April 1, 2025, at 14.59E. By plugging into IVX, the hub enables traders to access perpetual futures with up to 200x leverage and 0 DTE options without needing to sell their holdings, thanks to self-custodial portfolio accounts. IVX's DMAMM powers this system, facilitating trades for BTC, ETH, and Bara. The platform uses option-gated instruments to offer high leverage, while cross-margining lets users deploy complex strategies across multiple positions. With Orbs technology, IVX can now execute orders more efficiently, reducing delays and minimizing slippage, the difference between expected and actual trade prices. This collaboration also keeps all settlement on chain, a feature Orbs emphasizes as a way

to eliminate counterparty risks tied to centralized exchanges. The process hinges on smart liquidity routing and margin management, which ORBs brings to the table. Traders benefit from tighter spreads, smaller gaps between buy and sell prices, because the perpetual hub pulls liquidity from various sources. This integration doesn't just tweak IVX's mechanics, it aims to make high-stakes trading smoother and more reliable. Yet, the reliance on Layer 3 tech and Boracayne's ecosystem raises questions about scalability and whether the system can handle surges in trading volume without hiccups. What drives this collaboration on Boracayne?

Boracayne, built on the Cosmos SDK, uses proof of liquidity to incentivize user-stow stake assets and boost network activity. IVX has tapped into this framework since its inception, offering a platform where traders can speculate on crypto prices with significant leverage. Orbs, founded in 2017 and operational on its main net since 2019, focuses on bridging centralized finance, CEFI, execution speeds with defies openness. Orbs optimizes on chain trading with aggregated liquidity, advanced trading orders, and decentralized derivatives, notes ITS website, highlighting tools like DLIMIT, DTWAP, and Liquidity Hub alongside Perpetual Hub. The decision to integrate stems from a shared goal, enhancing trader access to capital-efficient tools. Ivex's existing setup already allows users to trade without liquidating assets, but Orbs Perpetual Hub takes this further by streamlining liquidity

and execution. This launch opens a door that has previously served as a blocker for people in blockchain, said Ran Hammer, VP of Business Development at Orbs, in a May 30, 2024, statement about Perpetual Hub's initial rollout. While not specific to IVX, his words reflect the broader intent behind this partnership, making DeFi trading rival Cepheid in practicality. Barrachain's ecosystem provides fertile ground for this experiment. With its focus on liquidity-driven consensus, it aligns with IVX's need for robust trading pools and ORB's mission to aggregate resources across chains.

The integration also opens doors to interoperability with other DeFi protocols, potentially enabling cross-chain strategies. However, the niche nature of Boracayne, less mainstream than Ethereum or Binance Smartchain, might limit the partnership's immediate reach, even as it tests new possibilities in decentralized trading. What are the implications for traders and DeFi? For traders, the orb's IVX integration offers practical shifts. Leverage up to 200X through IVX's option-gated instruments means amplified exposure to price

swings, while tighter spreads and reduced slippage could lower costs. The self-custodial accounts, paired with on-chain settlement, ensure users retain control over their funds, a stark contrast to centralized platforms where hacks or mismanagement loom as risks. IVX provides high leverage of up to 200x all through an industry-leading user experience, states the IVX website, a claim now bolstered by Orbs infrastructure. Beyond individual benefits, this move reflects a trend in defy toward autonomous, efficient

systems. Orbs' LAYER3 approach, sitting above base blockchains and scaling solutions, mirrors efforts like Arbitrum or Optimism but targets trading-specific needs. The collaboration could set a precedent for how specialized platforms integrate to tackle liquidity fragmentation, a persistent DeFi challenge. Data from IVX shows $8 billion in futures traded, a figure that might grow with orbs involvement, though it's dwarfed by centralized giants like Binance, which handles billions daily. Risks remain, high leverage amplifies losses as much as gains, and Baracan's smaller

user base compared to Ethereum could cap adoption. Technical failures or liquidity shortages during market stress could also undermine the system's promise. Still, the partnership signals a push to make DeFi more competitive, blending decentralization with the speed traders expect from traditional finance. Whether it reshapes the market depends on execution and how well it scales beyond Barachain's borders. Final thoughts, I find this integration compelling yet cautious. The idea of marrying Orbs's execution layer with IVX's trading platform makes sense, liquidity and

speed are a perennial pain points in DeFi, and this tackles both head on. The focus on Borachain feels strategic, its proof of liquidity model fits the vision of a trading-centric blockchain. I appreciate how it keeps everything on chain, sidestepping the trust issues that plague centralized exchanges. If it works aspland, traders could see real gains in efficiency without sacrificing control. But I'm not sold yet. Leverage at 200x sounds like a recipe for volatility-fueled blowups, especially on a less-tested chain like Boracan.

The $8 billion in IVX futures traded is impressive, but it's a drop in the bucket comp paired to Cephi volumes. Can this scale to challenge the big players? I worry the complexity of LAYER3 tech might trip over itself under heavy load. That said, the potential to bridge Cephi-like performance with Defy's ethos excites me. If Orbs and IVX pull this off, it could nudge decentralized trading closer to a mainstream relevance. Don't forget to like and share the story. Tip Vested Interest Disclosure. This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program.

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