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From Vision to Global Impact in Decentralized Finance

From inception to impact, ADFEX has been built on a mission to shape the future of decentralized finance and exchanges. We began by uniting key voices in the DeFi space—developers, regulators, researchers, and innovators—to create a shared vision for secure, transparent, and scalable decentralized ecosystems. Over time, we've expanded our reach globally, establishing frameworks, publishing insights, and fostering meaningful collaboration across the industry. Today, ADFEX stands as a trusted hub for advancing standards, influencing policy, and empowering communities within the decentralized finance landscape.

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Redefining the Future of DeFi and DEXs

ADFEX is a global organization at the forefront of shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). We unite innovators, regulators, and experts to set industry standards, foster collaboration, and advocate for policies that drive sustainable growth.

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Our Mission

To advance and support the global growth of decentralized finance and exchanges by setting standards, promoting collaboration, and engaging with regulators to ensure a secure, inclusive, and innovative financial future.

Our Vision

To become the leading force shaping a transparent, interoperable, and resilient DeFi ecosystem that bridges traditional finance and decentralized technologies.

Our Goal

To empower DeFi stakeholders through governance, research, policy engagement, and community-building—driving long-term value and trust in the decentralized economy.

OUR TEAM

Decentralized Minds

ADFEX is powered by a diverse team of experts, innovators, and leaders from across the decentralized finance ecosystem. Our members include DeFi protocol founders, blockchain developers, legal advisors, security auditors, researchers, and policy specialists—all united by a shared vision to shape the future of DeFi and DEXs. With global experience and deep domain knowledge, our team drives impactful collaboration, sets industry standards, and advocates for sustainable innovation in the decentralized world.

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Alex Tan

Executive Director

Priya Mehta

Head of Policy & Advocacy

Marco Alvarez

Technical Standards Lead

Sofia Williams

Research & Insights Director

John Paul

Community & Ecosystem Manager

WORKING PROCESS

How We Transform Finance Decentralization Infrastructure

We equip builders, operators, and professionals with practical skills through modular courses and recognized certifications. ✅ DeFi Developer Tracks ✅ Legal & Compliance Training ✅ Ecosystem Credentials

We work directly with governments, regulatory bodies, and think tanks to advocate for smart, innovation-friendly DeFi regulations. ✅ Position Papers & Comment Submissions ✅ Policy Roundtables & Briefings ✅ Regulatory Mapping by Region

We guide DeFi projects through validation, audits, and ethical disclosures to improve protocol trustworthiness and minimize systemic risk. ✅ Audit Readiness Support ✅ Bug Bounty Frameworks ✅ Transparency Dashboards

We create open, interoperable technical and governance standards for DeFi protocols, enabling secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure across chains and platforms. ✅ Working Groups ✅ Developer & Auditor Collaboration ✅ Global Compliance Consideration

FAQ ANSWERS

FAQ ANSWERS Frequently asked questions!

ADFEX (Association of Decentralized Finance and Exchange) is a global body that supports the growth and regulation of DeFi and decentralized exchanges through standards, advocacy, compliance tools, and ecosystem collaboration.

Our membership is open to DeFi protocols, DEXs, wallet providers, aggregators, legal firms, auditors, blockchain networks, researchers, and individual contributors committed to advancing decentralized finance.

Members gain access to policy engagement, DeFi standards, certification programs, security validation tools, tax compliance platforms, research insights, and visibility through events and working groups.

You can apply through our website’s membership section. Once submitted, our team will review your application and contact you with next steps.

No. ADFEX is an independent, neutral entity. However, we collaborate closely with regulators and policy groups to represent the interests of the DeFi community responsibly.

Yes. We offer role-specific training and certification programs for developers, auditors, legal professionals, and compliance teams, recognized across the DeFi industry.

It’s a DeFi-native tool that helps users and protocols calculate, manage, and file crypto-related taxes across jurisdictions—supporting capital gains, yield income, staking, and more.

Absolutely. Researchers, legal advisors, community managers, and educators are all essential parts of the ecosystem and welcome as members.

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The Association of Decentralized Finance and Exchange is a global nonprofit committed to advancing and promoting decentralized finance and exchanges by fostering collaboration, setting standards, engaging regulators, and supporting innovation through governance and advocacy.

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