After years of false starts, Onchain options finally have the infrastructure they need to go mainstream.
Onchain options never gained traction in the past because they lacked portfolio margin, capital efficiency, and fast execution.
These are the next generation of options protocols changing this.
@DeriveXYZ is building full suite derivatives infrastructure with portfolio margin that evaluates risk holistically across all positions. Hedged positions need far less capital, and you can earn yield on Ethena stablecoins with your collateral. They currently lead the space with over $630M in monthly volume and $75M TVL.
@ryskfinance specializes in volatility yield through covered calls and cash-secured puts. Their RFQ mechanism auctions options to counterparties with the best bid displayed to users while premium transfers instantly to your wallet. Their V12 primitive makes structured products accessible to users without deep options knowledge. Rysk simplifies the entire flow so you can generate yield from volatility without the complexity.
@Synquote brings CEX like liquidity to DeFi by connecting traders directly with institutional market makers through a hybrid RFQ system. This creates deep liquidity with minimal slippage even on seven figure orders across 500+ instruments including illiquid altcoins. Synquote allows market makers to sell undercollateralized options with partial backing, freeing up capital for better pricing.
@KyanExchange combines a CLOB with an RFQ module for block trades, bringing institutional features onchain. Their Combo Trades feature executes multi leg strategies atomically in one click, so all legs fill together or none do. Their liquidation engine automatically delta hedges positions based on margin ratios before resorting to liquidations. Their portfolio margining uses 43 market scenarios to calculate worst case risk, and liquidations are partial to restore margin health instead of wiping out entire positions.
The race is on for onchain options to capture institutional market share.