Decentralized Perpetual Options

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Decentralized perpetual options represent a novel class of derivative contracts, fundamentally differing from traditional centralized exchange offerings through the elimination of intermediaries. These instruments derive their value from an underlying cryptocurrency asset, enabling traders to speculate on price movements without expiry dates, offering continuous exposure. The structure relies on automated market makers and funding rates to maintain price alignment with spot markets, and collateralization with crypto assets mitigates counterparty risk. Consequently, this asset class introduces a permissionless and transparent alternative within the broader derivatives landscape.