No VPN, No KYC

In both traditional finance and many so-called decentralized platforms, access is frequently restricted by mandatory KYC procedures, geographic limitations, and reliance on VPNs. These barriers create friction and limit global participation in financial markets.

VDEX removes these barriers.

• No KYC.

• No VPN requirements.

• No collection of personal data, even for users based in the United States. Trading on VDEX requires only a Web3 wallet connection. Nothing more.

Some may question whether this raises legal concerns. A useful comparison is MetaMask, which operates globally without requiring VPNs because it is self-custodial and never holds user funds. VDEX applies the same principle.

As a fully self-custodial platform that does not custody user assets, VDEX is not subject to the same compliance obligations as custodial intermediaries. This architecture enables open, borderless access to perpetual trading while staying aligned with the core principles of decentralized finance: transparency, freedom, and censorship resistance.