Deribit is rolling out platform upgrades effective August 1, 2026, including a new Starbase matching engine and consolidation of INTX perpetuals from Coinbase with spot markets connected to Coinbase liquidity. The fee structure is being revised with lower taker fees, reduced VIP volume requirements, a new VIP7 tier, a 1% liquidation fee across all products, and elimination of differentiated futures fees by expiry date.