Synthetix Perps Launches 12 New Perpetual Futures Markets on Base

Synthetix is happy to announce the launch of twelve new perpetual futures markets on Base. The newly added markets embody Optimism (OP), Ethena (ENA), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB (BNB), Thorchain (Rune), Polygon (Matic), Arbitrum (ARB), Bonk (BONK), Doge (DOGE), Fantom (FTM), Pepe (PEPE), Ordi (ORDI).

Synthetix is happy to announce the launch of twelve new perpetual futures markets on Base. The newly added markets embody Optimism (OP), Ethena (ENA), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB (BNB), Thorchain (Rune), Polygon (Matic), Arbitrum (ARB), Bonk (BONK), Doge (DOGE), Fantom (FTM), Pepe (PEPE), Ordi (ORDI). These markets have been authorized in SIP-373 and SIP-376, with configurable values set by SCCP-323.

Buying and selling Synthetix Perps on Base

The brand new perpetual futures markets are solely out there on Synthetix Perps deployed on Base. Merchants can entry these markets by means of platforms integrating with Synthetix Perps on Base, similar to Kwenta.

Market Parameters and Liquidity

The precise market parameters for every new perpetual futures market, together with preliminary margin ratios, charges, and most market sizes, could be present in SCCP-323. Liquidity suppliers can earn a share of the protocol charges by offering liquidity to those markets. Elevated LP collateral & liquidity will assist larger open curiosity and buying and selling volumes.

Liquidity Suppliers: Earn Charges and Assist Market Progress

Synthetix Perps depends on liquidity suppliers to assist perps liquidity. By offering liquidity to the brand new Spartan Council Pool, LPs can earn a portion of the buying and selling charges generated by the protocol. Moreover, Synthetix at present provides liquidity incentives within the type of SNX/USDC rewards for LPs along with the common perps buying and selling charges.

Extra liquidity in these markets will allow larger open curiosity, elevated buying and selling volumes, and the potential for added markets to be launched on Synthetix Perps. 

Threat Warning: Offering liquidity is just not risk-free. LPs might expertise losses if market skew is imbalanced. Different dangers embody good contract vulnerabilities and collateral (USDC) depegging. As all the time, do your personal analysis and solely deposit what you’ll be able to afford to lose.

For extra data on the dangers and mechanics of offering liquidity on Synthetix Perps, please seek the advice of the Synthetix Docs.

Any Questions?

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