What are Decentralized Options?
Decentralized Options tools enable the creation, trading, and management of options contracts on blockchain networks without relying on centralized intermediaries. These tools include decentralized protocols, smart contract platforms, and user interfaces that facilitate options trading with transparency and on-chain settlement. Primary use cases involve hedging, speculation, and risk management for traders and DeFi users seeking permissionless access to options markets. Key characteristics of these tools include trustless execution, composability with other DeFi protocols, and decentralized governance. Subcategories may include options issuance platforms, decentralized exchanges supporting options, and options analytics tools. Developers should explore this category when building or integrating options trading features that require decentralized, transparent, and programmable financial derivatives.