What is dYdX Chain address?
Every trader who intends to trade on a blockchain that uses v4 open source software (”dYdX Chain”) needs a dYdX Chain address that they control. dYdX Chain is its own blockchain, and therefore has different addresses than other blockchains such as Ethereum.
Why do traders see an Ethereum address and a dYdX Chain address?
When onboarding via the UI provided by the default settings of the v4 open source software, a dYdX Chain address is automatically generated for the trader upon connecting their wallet. This address is derived from the trader’s connected wallet (Ethereum or Solana) and is permanently linked to it. The UI also displays the originating wallet address for informational purposes only.
Who has access to a dYdX Chain address?
Anyone who has the private key of the Ethereum address that derived a dYdX Chain address has full access to assets on a dYdX Chain.
Where is dYdX Chain address located on the v4 open software?
Click the wallet dropdown in the top-right corner; it displays your abbreviated dYdX Chain address (e.g., dydx1fm…q6lq).
Two buttons will appear: Spot and Perpetuals. The Spot address is your deposit and spot trading address; the Perpetuals address is your dYdX Chain address for perpetuals trading.
To copy either address, click the copy icon next to the respective button label.
Does every dYdX Chain address have a seed phrase?
As part of the default settings of the v4 open source software, traders who have dYdX chain addresses also have associated secret phrases.
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