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Can a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Offering Tokens Still Satisfy the Common Enterprise Test?

Yes, if the DEX's governance or liquidity tokens are sold to fund the development and promotion of the exchange, and the token holders' profits are tied to the core team's success in building the platform, the common enterprise test can be satisfied. The focus is on the reliance on the efforts of others, even in a decentralized setting.

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