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Publication date:02.05.2026
Author:Block Rebel

Dex223 Development Report December-January 2026

This article summarizes development work and ecosystem activities related to Dex223 during December and January 2026.

Dex223 Development Report December-January 2026

Dex223 is building a decentralized exchange designed to accelerate adoption of the ERC-223 token standard—a safer alternative to ERC-20 that was created to eliminate a long-standing security flaw responsible for over $100 million in losses on Ethereum.

This update highlights our latest progress, what remains before launch, and how our focus is evolving as we prepare to bring Dex223 to market.

Preparing for Launch

As we move closer to launch, two remaining components are critical:

  1. Revenue contract – completed and production-ready
  2. Referral system – under development, primarily an organizational rather than technical challenge

In parallel, we are planning a private funding round ahead of launch to bootstrap early-stage liquidity and ensure healthy market conditions from day one.

Revenue Contract & D223 Token Staking

The Dex223 revenue contract is now complete.

During development, we identified a flaw in our initial time-weighted reward distribution model and deprecated that approach. The updated model distributes rewards based on current pool balances, enabling flexible and dynamic reward claims across all pools.

While this design trades some precision for flexibility, it allows us to:

  • Support dynamic reward claims from any pool
  • Keep the system simple and efficient during the launch phase
  • Avoid tight coupling between pools and claim timing

We are transparent about the limitations:

  • Early claimers may capture a slightly larger share of rewards
  • Volatility can temporarily skew reward distribution toward more active periods

This model is intentional for launch and gives us the agility we need. A more precise mechanism may replace it in future iterations as the protocol matures.

📄 The revenue contract source code is publicly available for review.

Expanding Awareness & Adoption

Over the past two months, our efforts have focused on raising awareness of the problems Dex223 solves, particularly around token security.

Following Devconnect, we explored partnerships with security researchers, auditors, and developer-focused organizations. While these conversations were valuable, it became clear that this approach alone does not generate meaningful adoption.

A Strategic Shift

Going forward, we are shifting our focus toward:

  • General users, not just developers
  • Online events and public-facing education (e.g., Luma-style events)
  • Security-first messaging that resonates with everyday crypto users

Token standards are highly technical, but security is universal. Everyone understands the importance of protecting their funds. This insight is reshaping how we communicate ERC-223’s value.

Media & Narrative Direction

Media coverage has historically been a challenge for ERC-223 adoption. Instead of positioning ERC-223 as a technical improvement, we are reframing the conversation around real-world security risks and user protection.

 

For reference, inquiries are directed to
invest@dex223.io

Buy D223 Tokens with Bitmart

 

Source

https://gist.github.com/Dexaran/394df2ed452570f73d6ce52be72a62e4

 

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This article was written with the assistance of AI. The content has been reviewed and edited by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and coherence. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dex223. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing involves risk, and you should consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.