Chapter 4 - EquitX Rises
EquitX is not the kind of protocol that suddenly appeared overnight.
It started small, with a simple conviction: "Synthetic assets should be open to everyone, especially the ones no one talks about."
Since day one, we knew this wasn’t just about building another DeFi app. It’s about expanding the playground.
The first months were about:
Researching how to bring synthetics into Stellar’s ecosystem.
Testing, failing, iterating.
Exploring how to make this both decentralized and simple.
We built it step by step — without shortcuts.
The Timeline — From Idea to Reality
"We are still at the very beginning."
💭 2023
First discussions, research & early prototypes
⚙️ 2024
Protocol design, smart contracts, oracles, testnet experiments
🚀 Early 2025
Public Testnet + First Community Involvement
🟢 Mainnet Launch
Mainnet Launch with a selected set of xAsset and our token, EQTX
🗳️ Late 2025 and beyond
Expanding
Why Now Matters?
Right now, you are early - and we don’t say this lightly.
We are opening the gates not just for users but for contributors, testers, builders, and pioneers. The people who will shape what EquitX will become tomorrow.
This is the stage where your feedback, your ideas, and even your tweets matter more than you think. You are not a spectator - you are the first generation.
How can you contribute?
Here’s how you can already become part of the rise:
1. Testnet Participation
Use the platform, mint assets, experiment, and break things (safely). Your feedback will directly shape the launch version.
2. Join the Zealy Campaign
Complete quests, help others, answer questions, and earn $EQTX by supporting the ecosystem.
https://zealy.io/cw/equitx/invite/FFqYzUXRIKaupzWantpQb
3. Join the Community
Be present on X & social channels. We don’t just want DeFi experts - we want people who care about making this accessible.
4. Propose new xAssets
EquitX is not just what we list, it’s what we build. Suggest assets you’d like to see — maybe your idea will become the next xAsset everyone trades.
The True Story?
EquitX is not fully written. It’s a protocol, but also an invitation.
An invitation to:
Bring new assets on-chain.
Build tools on top of EquitX.
Create a real community that understands what “open finance” could actually mean.
You are still very early, and we intend to reward those who were there when the foundation was being laid.
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