How We Built and Operate a DEX on Sui

SuiDex is a live decentralized exchange on Sui built and operated by Stack Meridian. It is listed on CoinGecko as a verified exchange with multiple trading pairs and yield farming. This article documents the build decisions that matter for founders planning a similar product — not a marketing overview.

Contract layer: pools, farms, and fee routing

The on-chain layer separates pool math, LP accounting, farming emissions, and protocol-fee routing. Keeping those modules isolated made upgrades safer and audits more focused.

We designed fee routing to support a buy-and-burn flywheel — a percentage of farm fees funds on-chain burns. That mechanic is live on SuiDex and is one reason token communities route volume through the exchange.

Frontend trust and recovery

DeFi UIs fail in production when users cannot understand transaction state. We invested in clear swap previews, farm position summaries, and fast recovery when RPC or wallet connectors flap.

Operator support loops feed back into the product: every confused user message is a UX bug until proven otherwise.

Proof and third-party verification

CoinGecko listing is independent verification that the exchange exists and trades. Founders should plan for that credibility path early — indexers, pair metadata, and consistent on-chain volume matter.

See the full case study at /portfolio/suidex or contact us if you want the same operator lens applied to your DEX scope.