Kwenta - Decentralized Derivatives Trading

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Burt Rock is the marketing lead at Kwenta, a derivatives marketplace with multiple integrations, meaning you can trade multiple DeFi venues from the Kwenta platform.

Why you should listen

Kwenta is a decentralized derivatives trading platform leveraging the Synthetix protocol, optimized for trading perpetual futures on the Optimism layer. It's designed to provide traders with access to a range of on-chain and real-world assets without taking custody of user assets, emphasizing security and user autonomy.

The platform operates entirely on-chain, supported by decentralized Chainlink oracles for accurate price feeds, and does not utilize traditional order books. Instead, trades are executed using the liquidity from the Synthetix debt pool, ensuring traders can execute trades at any price level due to the liquidity and stability provided by sUSD, a stablecoin used within the system.

Kwenta offers features like trading with up to 25x leverage and low transaction fees due to its construction on the Optimism layer 2 solution, which significantly reduces gas costs and trading fees compared to mainnet Ethereum. This system benefits from the security and consensus mechanisms of Ethereum while allowing faster and cheaper transactions.

In terms of community incentives, Kwenta rewards users who stake their KWENTA tokens and engage in trading. Stakers are eligible for a share of inflationary rewards generated from trading fees. The staking system is integrated into the Kwenta dashboard, allowing users to manage their stakes and claim rewards seamlessly​.

Additionally, Kwenta supports delegated trading, allowing users to manage trading permissions within their wallets securely. This feature is critical for users who wish to allow others to trade on their behalf without giving permission to withdraw funds, ensuring that control over funds remains secure while still enabling active trading strategies.

Kwenta aims to push the boundaries of decentralized finance by providing a robust platform for trading derivatives on blockchain, backed by advanced security features and a community-driven governance model.

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