Non-Deterministic Rate

Definition

A non-deterministic rate refers to a variable or parameter within a financial system whose future value cannot be precisely predicted from its current state, exhibiting inherent randomness or unpredictability. In crypto derivatives, this often applies to funding rates on perpetual swaps, which fluctuate based on market supply and demand for leverage. Interest rates in decentralized lending protocols can also be non-deterministic, adjusting algorithmically based on utilization. Such rates introduce an element of uncertainty into financial models.