RWA Perpetuals Glossary
Master the terminology of Real World Asset perpetual trading. From funding rates to liquidation mechanics, understand the concepts that power modern derivatives trading.
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Liquidation
The forced closing of a leveraged position when the margin falls below maintenance requirements.
Leverage
The ability to control a larger position than your deposited capital, amplifying both gains and losses.
Long Position
A trade that profits when the asset price increases, betting on upward movement.
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Mark Price
A calculated price used to determine unrealized PnL and liquidation, designed to be manipulation-resistant.
Maker/Taker Fees
Trading fees where makers (add liquidity) typically pay less than takers (remove liquidity).
Margin
The collateral deposited to open and maintain a leveraged trading position.
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Open Interest
The total number of outstanding derivative contracts that have not been settled or closed.
Oracle
A service that provides external data to blockchain smart contracts, crucial for RWA price feeds.
Order Book
A list of all buy and sell orders organized by price level, showing market depth and liquidity.
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Perpetual Futures
Derivatives contracts without expiration dates that allow indefinite position holding.
Perpetual DEX
A decentralized exchange specialized in perpetual futures trading without custody of user funds.
Position Size
The total notional value of a trade, calculated as margin multiplied by leverage.
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