Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Synthetix has announced that it has taken a significant step in its strategy to develop its ecosystem and introduce new revenue-generating products with the acquisition of leveraged token platform TLX.
Synthetix Acquires Leveraged Token Platform TLX in Strategic Expansion
This acquisition aligns with Synthetix’s focus on building a decentralized liquidity layer and establishing itself as a primary product issuer on top of this foundation.
The protocol announcement highlighted that the TLX integration marks Synthetix’s first customer-facing, revenue-generating product that it both owns and operates.
Following a comprehensive audit of TLX’s products, Synthetix plans to optimize parameters and redeploy all smart contracts on the Base network in the coming weeks.
As part of the integration, TLX's native token will be burned and converted to SNX, Synthetix's governance token.
To kick off 2025, Synthetix has launched a leveraged token incentive program aimed at encouraging adoption and usage of its refreshed TLX products.
Leveraged tokens will serve as the cornerstone of Synthetix’s expanded product offerings, enabling TLX to accelerate the development of the existing codebase protocol.
Leveraged tokens represent the first category in a broader suite of structured financial products that Synthetix plans to launch in the coming months.
“These products will not only diversify Synthetix’s capabilities but also create long-term value for SNX stakeholders,” the memorandum said.
About Synthetix
Founded in 2017 by Kain Warwick, Synthetix allows users to trade synthetic assets like stocks, commodities, and currencies on the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol currently has a total value locked (TVL) of $242 million, according to DefiLlama.
With this acquisition, Synthetix positions itself as a leader in the DeFi ecosystem by offering innovative structured products while continuing to strengthen its liquidity infrastructure.
*This is not investment advice.