On-chain perpetuals are perpetual futures contracts executed and settled entirely on a blockchain, typically through smart contracts. Unlike traditional perpetual futures that rely on centralized exchanges, these derivatives operate in a decentralized environment, offering greater transparency and censorship resistance. They allow traders to speculate on the future price of an asset without an expiration date, with funding rates managing price convergence to the spot market. These contracts leverage the security and immutability of distributed ledger technology.
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On-chain perpetuals are a rapidly growing segment within decentralized finance (DeFi), offering alternatives to centralized derivatives platforms. The key discussion revolves around their capital efficiency, liquidation mechanisms, and the challenges of oracle dependency for accurate price feeds. News often highlights innovations in protocol design aimed at improving user experience, reducing trading costs, and enhancing the overall robustness of these decentralized trading instruments. Their expansion signifies a move towards more permissionless financial markets.
The record volume validates Solana's architectural advantage for high-frequency derivatives, proving the ecosystem's capacity to absorb CEX-level volatility.
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