SoDEX: Research Observation Method Brings Cryptocurrency Financial Innovation

On February 1, 2026, SoSoValue officially launched SoDEX - a trading platform designed with a deep observational method of the weaknesses in the crypto industry. This is not just a new exchange, but the result of three years of systematic research on what ordinary investors truly need in the blockchain era.

Through data observation methods and in-depth analysis, the SoSoValue team has identified the fundamental problems that hinder the growth of the crypto ecosystem - not just in terms of technology, but also in business models that have yet to align with the long-term interests of users.

What is Observed Through Data Observation Methods?

Since the launch of the SoSoValue research terminal in 2024, the platform has gathered 10 million real users seeking one thing: clear information without distractions. Through systematic industry observation methods, the research team discovered intriguing yet concerning patterns.

Information imbalance remains a major barrier in crypto finance. While traditional educators gain access to professional analysis tools worth thousands of dollars each year, ordinary crypto investors have to navigate unfiltered social media noise. By providing a free research terminal with a professional analysis framework, SoSoValue demonstrates that the market truly desires “information certainty.”

Observations of user cycles also reveal an uncomfortable truth: the average lifespan of a user in the crypto industry is less than 3 months. This figure is not coincidental - it is the result of poorly aligned incentive structures, where platforms thrive on user losses rather than their successes.

Through the same research methodology, SoSoValue identified deeper infrastructure issues. The centralized exchange (CEX) fails to efficiently support real-world assets (RWA), while decentralized exchanges (DEX) cannot provide a smooth user experience. No existing blockchain can combine high-performance order books, good liquidity, and full support for RWA at the same time.

From Research Terminal to Trading Platform: The Evolution of SoSoValue

The journey of SoSoValue did not begin from a spontaneous idea, but from personal necessity. As a group focused on technology investment, early members faced confusion when entering the crypto world - a dimension of fragmented information, conflicting perspectives from programmers, financial experts, marketers, and speculators on the same concept.

They built tools for themselves. When ChatGPT was launched, they quickly created research tools according to their needs. Guided by the open spirit of blockchain, these tools were then made free for the community - and it gained 10 million users within a few months.

The next step comes from the same observation. After users understand the asset landscape through data analysis, they need a way to safely grow their wealth. This is where the SSI ( SoSoValue Index ) is born - allowing users to purchase a portfolio of assets designed by research experts with one click, or to become their own Web3 “fund managers.”

The results prove their hypothesis: nearly 500,000 holders on the blockchain, with over 250,000 users holding Mag7.ssi within less than a year. Users do not just want data - they want assets that can withstand market cycles and provide long-term returns.

New Infrastructure for a Better Investment Ecosystem

As SSI grows, the lack of infrastructure becomes evident. The public L2 framework model with third-party AMM providers suffices on a small scale, but to truly serve everyday users with a broader category of assets, something more fundamental is needed.

Easy index purchasing and synthesis, cross-chain liquidity, efficiency in the use of market-driving funds - all become obstacles. After in-depth research, the SoSoValue team found that no existing blockchain can simultaneously perform the three things perfectly: high-performance order books, cash market friendliness, and full support for real-world assets.

The decision made is bold: to build their own Layer 1 - Valuechain. SoDEX, launched on top of this infrastructure, is designed with two main technical features.

First, based on the Valuechain L1 with a multi-subsystem architecture, the account system is streamlined for cash spot trading ( and )high-performance perp contracts in one location. Users do not need to switch accounts to trade native crypto assets and RWAs such as stocks, indices, and precious metals.

Secondly, by using the Mirror Protocol infrastructure that mimics the SoSoValue Index Protocol, the safety of cross-chain assets is enhanced through a combination of third-party control schemes and the (bridge).

Long-term Vision: Building Net Finance for All

SoDEX is not a casino that creates illusions - it is a high-performance, highly trusted investment platform, with no limits, and a one-stop shop. For those seeking short-term adrenaline rushes, this may not be the right destination. But for those who recognize the power of “long-term partnerships” and are willing to let their wealth grow through compounded interest alongside the real value growth of the industry, they are like-minded partners.

The philosophy underlying every decision is the restoration of trust. Satoshi Nakamoto built the first ark that justified ordinary people controlling their assets without intermediaries. We are building a financial chain ark - following Satoshi’s original intent - so that ordinary people can invest in and trade assets safely and efficiently.

A systematic observation of industry issues has led us to a clear conclusion: the certainty of information (SoSoValue Terminal), the trust in infrastructure (Valuechain), and a seamless user experience (SoDEX) are three essential pillars for a fair future.

The SoDEX incentive structure is different. The platform grows as users grow, not when users lose. Profits are the result of mutual benefit, not a zero-sum game where one player must lose for the other to win.

On this foggy morning, as the crypto industry seeks direction again, observation and in-depth study bring a clear voice: it’s time to rebuild. Not only does the technology need to be renewed, but the entire business model and the relationship between platforms and users.

This letter is your ticket to board the ship for that journey.