On April 15, 2025, the crypto market lit up as Perpetual Protocol ($PERP), a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures, announced a major upgrade to its infrastructure on Ethereum’s Layer-2 Optimism network [Network Upgrade]. This upgrade, dubbed “Curie V3,” enhanced transaction speeds, reduced fees, and introduced multi-collateral support, cementing PERP’s position in the DeFi derivatives space. The event was significant because it addressed key pain points in on-chain trading—high costs and slow execution—potentially driving wider adoption. This article analyzes the market’s reaction, diving into price movements, trading volume, and investor behavior across major cryptocurrencies, with data from Gate.io and CoinMarketCap providing a clear view of the impact.
4/26/2025, 2:14:54 PM