WazirX unveiled its plans to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) and introduce a recovery token to address investor concerns.
India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange broadcasted the detailed action plan through their townhall event held on 6 November, 2024.
The announcement has come in the wake of the recent cyberattack that saw digital assets worth $230 million stolen from the crypto exchange.
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📢 Initiatives to maximize fund recovery for Creditors:
1️⃣ Restart trading on the WazirX platform
We will reopen the WazirX platform, allowing users to resume trading and potentially driving up trading volumes. Fees generated during this period will be shared with… pic.twitter.com/PWhi4zIxUl
— WazirX: India Ka Bitcoin Exchange (@WazirXIndia) November 6, 2024
The cyber attack had led to the freezing of user funds on the platform, leaving investors unable to access their holdings.
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Prioritizing Fund Recovery For Creditors
Partnering with risk advisory firm Kroll, WazirX outlined a multi-faceted plan to recover funds on X. The company plans to pay back its creditors and reopen trading activities on its platform, enabling recovery token swaps.
According to WazirX, “fees generated during this period will be shared with Creditors, creating a stream of recovery for them.”
The platform is pursuing asset recovery through blockchain tracing and investigative efforts to retrieve stolen funds. Kroll’s technical and forensic expertise is apparently support asset recovery efforts, adding a structured approach to maximize fund retrieval.
The company is also planning to introduce three new features to its WazirX platform—crypto staking, an over-the-counter (OTC) desk, and futures trading.
The staking feature will give users the option to deposit tokens into our staking pool or directly interact with staking smart contracts across various blockchains and receive staking rewards based on the amount invested, with a nominal fee applied.
While the OTC desk will be tailored for high-volume crypto transactions, said to be suited for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.
The Futures trading will enable users to speculate on future crypto price movements with leverage, allowing them to magnify gains (or losses) by entering contracts to buy or sell assets at a set future price.
Additionally, WazirX highlighted that it intends to develop new revenue channels, such as investments in innovative crypto products and services, with profits allocated toward creditor repayments.
Meanwhile, Nischal Shetty, Wazirx’s Founder said “we’ll do whatever it takes to help fill the gap left by the cyberattack. Your support is all we need”
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Building India’s Largest DEX
During the town hall event, WazirX revealed its plans to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) aimed at becoming India’s largest within the next year.
Unlike centralized exchanges, a DEX offers users enhanced security by allowing them to retain control of their assets without relying on a central authority.
WazirX emphasized, “We will be building a DEX that merges the user-friendly experience of centralized exchanges with the security of self-custody.”
While Nischal Shetty highlighted that although the concept of DEX is familiar to the crypto community, poor user experience and complicated trading processes have deterred users from adopting DEX platforms.
“We want to build something that gives you an even better user experience and an easier onboarding experience than the centralized exchanges. And if we can do that, we believe that this will give a great opportunity for people who want self-custody and not want to rely on centralized exchanges,” he added
The platform’s development will prioritize security through skilled engineering and thorough audits, alongside incentives like liquidity rewards to encourage user engagement.
Additionally, WazirX aims to ensure a seamless onboarding experience, stating their plan to “design an intuitive interface for easy onboarding and engagement,” with extensive testing to confirm platform stability before launch.
Disgruntled Investors Await Access As Bitcoin Surges
WazirX’s restructuring process will extend till early February next year, however this timeline may be adjusted based on further developments.
Multiple users have taken to social media to show their displeasure regarding the progress of fund recovery, with many threatening to sue the exchange for the financial damages.
Heartbreaking to see the pain #WazirX investors are enduring 💔.
People are begging for their hard-earned money, and it’s been over 3 months +. @WazirXIndia,
it’s time to release the funds immediately.We are getting daily painful messages from users.
Lot of users will not…
— Pushpendra Singh (@pushpendrakum) October 30, 2024
Moreover, with Bitcoin recording highs close to $75,000 and altcoins expected to recover, aggrieved investors remain focused on the progress of accessing their locked assets, as they are unable to sell their tokens on the exchange.
Source: Tradingview.com
Although, the company continues to provide regular updates, aiming to maintain transparency and user confidence throughout the recovery process, the timeline remains contingent upon asset retrieval progress and other recovery strategies as implemented.
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