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Week 8: Derivatives and Synthetics

Perpetual futures, options, and synthetic asset protocols

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--- ## Learning Objectives

1. Explain perpetual swap mechanics
2. Calculate funding rates
3. Analyze synthetic asset designs
4. Evaluate derivative protocol risks

## Topics Covered

Perpetual futures mechanics Funding rates DeFi options protocols Synthetic assets Oracle dependencies

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Lecture Slides

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Self-Assessment Quiz

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Derivatives Analysis

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--- ## Required Readings

Paper	Authors	Year	Link
The Decentralized Financial Crisis	Qin et al.	2021	Link

--- ## Reading Guide: Reading Guide: DeFi Derivatives

2-3 hours Perpetual futures Synthetic assets Derivative risks

Understanding perpetual futures, synthetic assets, and derivative protocols in DeFi.

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--- ## Exercise: DeFi Derivatives Analysis

100 Points 4-5 hours hard

Analyze perpetual futures, calculate funding rates, and explore synthetic asset mechanics.

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--- ## Discussion & Questions

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