DeFi Derivatives
Trade options, futures, and perpetual contracts on decentralized protocols
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What Are DeFi Derivatives?
Derivatives are financial contracts whose value derives from underlying assets. In DeFi, these contracts execute on-chain through smart contracts, enabling leverage, hedging, and speculation without traditional intermediaries.
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Options
Right to buy/sell at specific price. Used for hedging and speculation.
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Perpetuals
Futures without expiry. Most popular for leveraged crypto trading.
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Synthetics
Tokenized assets tracking real-world prices without holding underlying.
Why DeFi Derivatives Matter
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Leverage Trading: Amplify returns (and losses) with 10-50x leverage
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Hedging: Protect existing positions against price drops
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Permissionless: No KYC, credit checks, or account minimums
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Transparent: All positions and liquidations visible on-chain
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High Risk Warning
Derivatives are complex instruments with significant risk. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. You can lose more than your initial investment. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose.