Bankless · Monday, September 14, 2026
Derive is set to launch V3, which CEO Nick Forster describes as a significant upgrade that will transform the platform from an 'L2' with integration difficulties to a highly 'integratable' and 'composable' protocol. The new version promises a 'Ferrari' of functionality, with enhanced margin systems, multi-asset borrowing, and an exceptionally fast, high-performance engine.
“We're in a bit of a straitjacket. It takes a while to list new collaterals and new markets. We go from all of that until like almost like a Ferrari.”
“Like we think this is going to be the most integratable exchange and protocol and composable protocol in existence.”
“And I think there's a huge opportunity to grow in parallel with our builders and people building on top of Derive.”