The Crosschain Challenge for Appchains
As the number of appchains continues to grow, so does the demand for seamless user access. These chains often launch with tailored architectures, performance optimizations, and unique value propositions—but they still face the same fundamental challenge: how to onboard users and liquidity from across the ecosystem. Without a smooth crosschain experience, even the most innovative appchains risk stalling adoption.
Paradex, a high-performance decentralized exchange built for perpetual trading, was no exception. To grow its user base and unlock true on-chain liquidity, Paradex needed a fast, cost-efficient way for users to bridge assets from major chains directly into its ecosystem.
Bridging to Paradex’s Custom Stack
Paradex was built with performance in mind: a custom chain, a native yield-bearing stablecoin (DIME), and a vertically integrated trading stack that includes perpetuals, options, and vaults. This setup enables a powerful user experience—but it also meant that typical bridging solutions weren’t a match.
Most third-party bridges are designed for general-purpose chains. They’re not optimized for appchains with unique technical requirements or UX constraints. For Paradex, integrating one of these solutions would have meant compromising on performance, flexibility, or user experience.
To maintain full control over the bridging flow and ensure a seamless on-ramp into the Paradex ecosystem, a custom solution was needed.
A Tailored Bridge by Rhino.fi
To address Paradex’s unique requirements, Rhino.fi developed a customized bridging solution that seamlessly integrates with Paradex’s architecture. This solution enables users to transfer assets directly from major chains into the Paradex ecosystem with ease.
Key features of the integration include:
- Custom Routing Logic: Designed to accommodate Paradex’s specific chain architecture, ensuring efficient and accurate asset transfers.
- Seamless User Experience: Accessible via app.rhino.fi and directly through the Paradex interface, providing users with a straightforward bridging process.
- Support for Multiple Assets: Enables bridging of various tokens, enhancing flexibility for users.
- Speed and Security: Prioritizes rapid transaction processing while maintaining robust security protocols.
This collaboration between Rhino.fi and Paradex exemplifies a comprehensive integration, tailored to meet Paradex’s specific needs and enhance the overall user experience.
Live Access + Lower Fees = More Users
Since the integration went live in July 2024, users have been able to bridge assets into Paradex in just a few minutes—without relying on third-party aggregators or complex, multi-step flows.
In April 2025, bridging fees were reduced by up to 99%, making access to Paradex even more cost-effective. This update removes a key barrier for users and improves overall capital efficiency when onboarding to the chain.
Combined with a clean user interface and streamlined routing, the new setup has already led to higher conversion rates and stronger engagement. Volume continues to grow as more users discover how simple it is to move assets crosschain via Rhino.fi.
The chart above shows consistent month-over-month growth since the July 2024 launch. Volume surged in early 2025, even before the April fee reduction, highlighting strong user adoption. With lower fees now live, continued growth is expected as Paradex access becomes even more seamless via rhino.fi.
