About the Project
ZEUS Exchange is a fully on-chain perpetual DEX built on the Base network, designed for high-volume trading and long-term user retention through an SBT-based token model. The protocol has launched its testnet phase and is preparing for mainnet launch in Q2 2025.

Key features already deployed include:

Smart contract-based trading, liquidation, and staking
Soulbound Token (SBT) reputation infrastructure
Retention-first tokenomics with airdrop distribution tied to staking and activity

Next milestones include mainnet deployment, airdrop activation, and integration with attribution tools (Spindl, Layer3), followed by onboarding institutional liquidity providers and DAO-controlled incentives.

About Project - https://zeustrade.io/

Founder/Team -

Stepan Belorybkin – Founder & CEO – @stepanbelorybk1

Evgeniy Berestenko – COO

Alex Volkov – CTO

Funding Information
ZEUS Exchange has raised $1M in an equity round from private investors. Additionally, ~$100K was raised through an initial token sale, which included participation from IBC Ventures (IBC Group), led by Mario Nawfal.

A private token presale is currently underway, followed by a public sale. The total raise across all phases is $1.02M, allocated toward liquidity provisioning, audits, and ecosystem growth ahead of the mainnet launch.

Nature of Content to Craft
Testnet and Galxe campaign content (social media subscriptions, minting SBTs, swaps, perpetuals, etc.)

Key Narratives

ZEUS Exchange is a next-generation perpetual DEX built entirely on-chain and powered by the Base network. Designed for long-term user retention and sustainable incentives, ZEUS solves the issue of mercenary capital through a unique Soulbound Token (SBT) infrastructure and retention-first token model.

Key Features

Fully on-chain perpetual trading with up to 50x leverage
SBT-based reputation system for on-chain identity and airdrop eligibility
DAO governance and reward distribution tied to protocol usage
Airdrop model that prioritizes long-term staking and real engagement
Built on Base, integrated with Chainlink and other oracles

Talking Points for KOLs

“ZEUS is building the first SBT-native perpetual DEX on Base.”
“Airdrops are just the beginning – retention matters, and ZEUS is proving it.”
“No off-chain components. 100% on-chain. The future of decentralized trading is here.”
“Trade. Stake. Reputationally Earn.”

How to Engage

Share your experience trading or staking on the testnet (PNL images welcome!)
Join our airdrop campaign and guide your audience through the steps
Highlight ZEUS’s Base-native design and unique tokenomics model

Why ZEUS Might Be the Most Sustainable Perp DEX on Base
While most perp DEXs are racing to capture mercenary volume, ZEUS Exchange is taking a different path:
It’s 100% on-chain, built for real user retention, and powered by Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) that reward long-term staking—not just short-term hype.

Built on Base, with a fully live testnet, DAO-based incentives, and airdrop eligibility tied to real activity—ZEUS isn't chasing vanity metrics.
It’s building infrastructure for the next generation of DeFi users who want transparency, real ownership, and long-term upside.

Talk about:

Fully on-chain architecture (not just a UI on Base, but real contracts, liquidations, and staking — all on Base)
SBT as reputation: KYC-optional, but identity-based rewards
Airdrops for stakers and real users, not bots
Tokenomics: 85% of $ZUS goes to users over 3+ years — not insiders
Unique model: Minting an SBT ($10) is required to qualify for the airdrop → instant anti-Sybil + revenue

Call to Action
Join ZEUS Exchange’s testnet today, mint your SBT, and start earning points toward one of the most sustainable airdrops on Base.
Trade, stake, and build your on-chain reputation — the gods favor ZEUS.

Short CTA:
Mint your SBT → Stake → Trade → Qualify for a real airdrop.
Start here 👉https://zeustrade.io

Resources
Website:https://zeustrade.io
Twitter:https://twitter.com/zeus_exchange
Docs:https://zeus-exchange.gitbook.io/white-paper-zeus-exchange

Contact for Coordination
Telegram:@zeus_ceo
Email: info@zeustrade.io

Thread Inspiration
Read stories from ZEUS Exchange on Medium:https://medium.com/@zeus_exchange

Things to Avoid While Crafting Content
❌ Referring to ZEUS as “just another perp DEX”
❌ Overhyping the airdrop — it’s gated by real user behavior
❌ Calling it custodial or semi-centralized — ZEUS is fully on-chain
❌ Mentioning guaranteed returns/APR — no fixed-yield language
❌ Using the phrase “KYC required” — SBT is KYC-optional and reputation-driven

Instead, focus on positioning ZEUS as:
✅ A sustainable alternative to mercenary-capital DEXs
✅ A next-gen protocol with real DeFi primitives, not just token farming
✅ A Base-native innovation for long-term user alignment

Deadline
April 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM IST

Rewards

$1,800 for Core Community
$1,000 for Public Community

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