Axiom is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform designed as an all-in-one application for on-chain traders. Operating primarily on the Solana blockchain, it integrates a suite of advanced features including a high-speed order execution engine, perpetuals trading, yield generation, and portfolio analysis tools. The project is backed by the startup accelerator Y Combinator. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

Axiom aims to provide a single, integrated interface that consolidates the tools necessary for advanced on-chain trading. The platform is built as a hybrid web trading platform that caters to both beginners and professional traders by combining fast execution with comprehensive analytics. According to its mission statement, the project is committed to creating an efficient and community-driven trading experience. ^[3]​

Axiom's architecture integrates multiple external protocols to offer its services. It uses a non-custodial wallet infrastructure, meaning users retain full control over their funds. Security for the wallet system is provided through a partnership with Turnkey. ^[1]​

History and Funding

Axiom is a portfolio company of Y Combinator, a prominent startup accelerator known for backing successful technology companies. Around February 2025, Axiom announced its funding from and participation in the Y Combinator program, which the team described as a "significant milestone" for the project. The partnership provided the platform with institutional backing and resources to support its development and growth. Axiom is listed in the official Y Combinator directory. ^[2]

Technology and Features

Axiom's platform is composed of several key components, ranging from high-speed trading execution to social intelligence and portfolio management. ^[3]​

How Axiom Works

Using Axiom involves creating a wallet, depositing funds, and making a trade. To begin, a user creates a non-custodial wallet, with sign-in options including a passkey or a Google account. A one-time gas fee is required to deploy the wallet on the Solana blockchain. The platform ensures users retain full control of their assets, and the wallet's security is managed in partnership with Turnkey. Funds can be deposited by transferring existing assets or by purchasing crypto directly on the platform. For trading, Axiom executes swaps by routing them through liquidity aggregators like Jupiter to ensure competitive execution. ^[5]

Trading and Execution

Axiom's core functionality is centered on providing fast and secure trade execution.

Order Execution Engine

The platform features a proprietary order execution engine designed for high-speed trading. It claims the ability to execute limit orders in one block or less (≤ 1 Block). This speed is achieved through the use of colocated nodes. ^[1]​

MEV Protection

To protect traders from value extraction strategies common on blockchains, Axiom employs MEV-resistant execution paths. This system is designed to shield users from tactics like frontrunning and sandwich attacks, which can result in an unfavorable execution price for traders, particularly with limit orders. ^[1]​

Specialized Trading Tools

Axiom provides specialized tools for specific trading scenarios:

• One-Click Trading: Enables users to execute spot buys and sells with a single click, a feature tailored for fast-moving events like new token launches. ^[3]
• Migration Sniper: A tool that allows users to buy and sell tokens at the moment of their migration, with execution designed to land within a single block. ^[1]
• Auto-Strategies: This feature allows users to execute multi-step trading strategies in a single transaction. An example is buying a token and simultaneously placing associated limit sell orders to secure profits or manage risk. ^[1]
• Standard Trading: The platform also supports standard token swaps and limit orders for conventional trading activities. ^[3]

Financial Products and Services

Axiom integrates several financial products to create a comprehensive trading environment.

Hyperliquid Perpetuals

Axiom offers leveraged perpetuals trading through a direct integration with Hyperliquid, a decentralized order book perpetual futures exchange. Users can deposit funds to Hyperliquid, trade perpetual contracts, and withdraw their assets back to Axiom, all from within the Axiom interface. ^{[1] [3]}​

Yield Generation

The platform includes a yield-earning feature powered by the Solana-based lending protocol Marginfi. This allows users to deposit assets and earn a variable annual percentage yield (APY), which is stated to be up to 15%. The feature also provides for instant withdrawals. ^[1]​

Crypto On-Ramp

Through a partnership with Coinbase, Axiom facilitates the direct purchase of cryptocurrency on its platform. This integration allows users to buy up to $500 worth of crypto per week without a Know Your Customer (KYC) requirement. ^[1]​

Wallet and Security

Security and user custody are central to Axiom's infrastructure.

• Custody Model: Axiom operates on a fully non-custodial basis, ensuring that users always maintain control over their private keys and funds. ^[1]
• Security Infrastructure: The platform's non-custodial wallet is secured by Turnkey, which provides an air-gapped architecture for private key management. This infrastructure is designed to offer robust security, seamless recovery options, and protection from common vulnerabilities. ^[1]
• Multi-Wallet Support: Users can connect and manage multiple cryptocurrency wallets simultaneously within the Axiom dashboard. ^[3]

Analytics and Social Intelligence

Axiom integrates a suite of tools for market analysis and social signal tracking.

• Portfolio Management: A comprehensive dashboard allows users to track their holdings, performance, and transaction history across connected wallets. ^[3]
• Wallet Tracking and Trader Scan: Users can add specific wallet addresses to monitor their on-chain activity and profit and loss (PnL). This is often used to track the strategies of influential or successful traders. The "Trader Scan" tool provides further capabilities for analyzing the activities of other market participants. ^[3]
• Tweet Monitor: An integrated tool that monitors Twitter for market-moving information, token announcements, and influencer commentary. A "Twitter Preview Popup" provides quick previews of content without requiring users to leave the platform. ^[3]
• Charting: The platform incorporates charts from TradingView to provide users with advanced tools for technical analysis. ^[2]

User Incentives and Rewards

Axiom has implemented several programs to incentivize user activity and engagement on the platform.

• Axiom Points: A points-based system that rewards users for their participation. Points are accumulated through activities such as trading, making referrals, and completing "quests." ^[1]
• Ranks System: A progression system where users can advance through different "Ranks." Higher ranks grant users increased reward rates. ^[1]
• Direct Rewards: In addition to points, users can earn direct rewards in SOL for trading and referral activities. ^[1]
• Staking and Referral Program: The platform offers a staking mechanism for users to earn rewards on their assets, as well as a referral program to incentivize bringing new users to the platform. ^[3]

Controversies

Insider Trading Allegations

On February 26, 2026, the prominent on-chain researcher ZachXBT published an investigation on the social media platform X alleging insider trading by employees at Axiom. The report specifically named employee Broox Bauer and claimed that multiple staff members had abused internal company tools to access sensitive user data, including private wallet activity, for personal financial gain. According to ZachXBT, this activity began in early 2025 and was made possible by a "lack of access controls for internal tools" at the exchange. ^[4]​