Session description
This talk explores the evolution of onchain derivatives, tracing four generations of development from early DeFi experiments to today’s high-performance exchange ecosystems. It highlights key innovations such as perpetual futures, prediction markets, and dedicated trading chains, and argues that onchain derivatives will expand global, transparent 24/7 markets while converging on order-book designs and specialized blockchains.
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