GMX <> SMUB Workshop

​Perps explained with GMX

​Join us for an evening with GMX, the leading decentralized perpetuals exchange, to learn how on‑chain leverage trading actually works — from first principles to live demos.

​We’ll cover what perpetual futures (“perps”) are, how they differ from spot and dated futures, and how GMX enables non‑custodial leveraged trading directly from your wallet on Arbitrum and other chains. This session is designed for students and builders who are curious about DeFi derivatives, whether you’re completely new to perps or already trading on CEXs.

​Agenda
• 6:45 – 7:15 PM — Networking & donuts
Meet the SMU Blockchain community, grab donuts, and get to know fellow DeFi enthusiasts.

​• 7:15 – 8:15 PM — What is GMX? What are perps? How do they work?
Deep dive into:
– The basics of perpetual futures and funding rates
– How GMX works under the hood (liquidity pools, oracles, leverage, risk)
– Trading perps on-chain vs centralized exchanges
– Key risks, best practices, and how not to get rekt

​• 8:15 – 8:45 PM — Closing & networking
Open Q&A with the speaker, plus more time to connect with other attendees.

​Speaker
Seraph — representing GMX and sharing practical insights from trading and building in the DeFi derivatives space.

​Whether you’re a complete beginner or already active in DeFi, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of perps, how GMX works, and how to start exploring on-chain derivatives safely.