State Driven Execution

Definition

State driven execution refers to a computational paradigm where trading logic and protocol transitions are exclusively triggered by changes in the underlying ledger state. In cryptocurrency derivatives, this ensures that contract settlements and margin calls occur only when specific, predefined conditions—such as a price threshold or collateral ratio—are verified on-chain. This deterministic approach eliminates the ambiguity associated with off-chain latency and provides a verifiable audit trail for complex financial instruments.