Why Decentralized Exchanges Are Central to the Growth of Decentralized Finance

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:58:55 +0000

The ascent of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has fundamentally challenged the traditional paradigms of the global financial system. By replacing centuries-old intermediaries with immutable code, DeFi has created a permissionless, transparent, and 24/7 financial ecosystem. At the very center of this revolution lies the Decentralized Finance Exchange (DEX). Far from being mere trading venues, DEXs serve as the liquidity heart and the foundational layer upon which the entire DeFi architecture is built.