{"id":58030,"date":"2025-11-27T17:47:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=58030"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:47:14","slug":"what-is-derive-drv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Derive (DRV)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"505\"><strong>Derive<\/strong> (formerly Lyra Finance) is a high-performance decentralized protocol designed for options and perpetual futures trading in the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/category\/project-review\/defi-projects\/\"><strong>DeFi<\/strong><\/a> ecosystem. Based on the latest available sources and updated project data, here is a complete and detailed analysis of the Derive (DRV) project.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"785\">Derive is a decentralized crypto trading platform that offers programmable derivatives such as options and perpetual futures. Formerly known as Lyra Finance, the project rebranded to Derive in 2024 to reflect its broader vision and expanding ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1039\">Its core mission is to combine the performance and user experience of centralized exchanges (CEXs) with the transparency and self-custody of decentralized exchanges (DEXs). To achieve this, Derive built its own Layer-2 blockchain known as Derive Chain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1039\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58060 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/derive-drv-1-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/derive-drv-1-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/derive-drv-1-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/derive-drv-1-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/derive-drv-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Core_Team\" title=\"Core Team\">Core Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Investors_and_Partnerships\" title=\"Investors and Partnerships\">Investors and Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Project_Vision_and_Core_Idea\" title=\"Project Vision and Core Idea\">Project Vision and Core Idea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#How_Derive_Works_Architecture\" title=\"How Derive Works (Architecture)\">How Derive Works (Architecture)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Roadmap\" title=\"Roadmap\">Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Governance_Model\" title=\"Governance Model\">Governance Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Token_Information\" title=\"Token Information\">Token Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Token_Utilities_DRV_Utility\" title=\"Token Utilities (DRV Utility)\">Token Utilities (DRV Utility)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Token_Distribution\" title=\"Token Distribution\">Token Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Ecosystem_Integrations\" title=\"Ecosystem &amp; Integrations\">Ecosystem &amp; Integrations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-derive-drv\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\">Official Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1194\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Team\"><\/span>Core Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1296\">The project is built by one of the most experienced derivatives teams in DeFi, originally from Lyra.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1619\">Nick Forster (Co-Founder): Former professional options trader at Susquehanna (SIG). Highly experienced in quantitative derivatives infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1619\">Jake Fitzgerald (Co-Founder &amp; Product Lead): Oversees product development and protocol architecture.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1619\">Dominic Romanowski: Senior contributor, protocol development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1619\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58061 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1-1024x338.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1-1536x507.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/team-1.png 1652w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1647\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors_and_Partnerships\"><\/span>Investors and Partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1752\">Derive is backed by leading venture capital firms and angel investors known across the crypto industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1840\">Major Investors<br data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\" \/>\u2022 Framework Ventures<br data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\" \/>\u2022 ParaFi Capital<br data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\" \/>\u2022 Robot Ventures<br data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\" \/>\u2022 GSR<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1937\">Angel Investors<br data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\" \/>\u2022 Stani Kulechov (Aave)<br data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1886\" \/>\u2022 Robert Leshner (Compound)<br data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\" \/>\u2022 Bankless Founders<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2162\">Ecosystem Partners<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2162\">Optimism: Derive Chain is built on OP Stack and part of the Superchain.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2162\">Celestia: Used for data availability and cost reductions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2162\">Synthetix: Historical liquidity and technology collaborations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2192\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Vision_and_Core_Idea\"><\/span>Project Vision and Core Idea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2377\">The key vision behind Derive is <strong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2254\">Programmable Derivatives<\/strong>. Most DeFi options platforms suffer from slow execution, liquidity fragmentation, and poor UX. Derive solves this through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\">\n<p data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"84\">High-Speed Execution: Its custom L2 chain ensures fast and low-cost transactions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"195\">\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"195\">Hybrid Matching Model: Off-chain matching combined with on-chain settlement enables high-frequency trading<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"316\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"316\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Capital Efficiency: Portfolio margining allows traders to use a single collateral source for multiple hedged positions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drive-economics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drive-economics.png 974w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drive-economics-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drive-economics-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2733\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Derive_Works_Architecture\"><\/span>How Derive Works (Architecture)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2776\">Derive consists of three core components:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2925\">Chain (L2)<br data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2798\" \/>\u2022 Ethereum-secured optimistic rollup built on OP Stack<br data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2855\" \/>\u2022 Chain ID: 957<br data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2873\" \/>\u2022 Uses a deployer allowlist governed by Derive DAO<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3057\">Protocol<br data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\" \/>\u2022 Smart contract layer responsible for derivatives logic, collateralization, liquidation rules, and settlement<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3206\">Exchange<br data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3077\" \/>\u2022 A CLOB (central limit order book) self-custodial trading interface<br data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3148\" \/>\u2022 Funds always remain in user-controlled smart contracts<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3220\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span>Key Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3543\">Portfolio Margining: Enables reduced collateral by offsetting risks across positions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3543\">Block Trading: Large-size institutional trades with zero slippage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3543\">Session Keys: High-speed trading without constant wallet confirmations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3543\">RFQs (Request for Quote): Market makers provide custom pricing for block orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3552\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap\"><\/span>Roadmap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3701\">Completed Milestones<br data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3577\" \/>\u2022 Lyra V1 and V2<br data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3596\" \/>\u2022 Migration to OP Stack<br data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3622\" \/>\u2022 Launch of Derive Chain<br data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3649\" \/>\u2022 DRV token launch<br data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3670\" \/>\u2022 Rebrand from Lyra to Derive<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3863\">Upcoming Milestones<br data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3725\" \/>\u2022 More asset classes (including RWAs)<br data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\" \/>\u2022 Institutional integrations and liquidity expansion<br data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3820\" \/>\u2022 New yield strategies via vault products<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3881\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governance_Model\"><\/span>Governance Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3995\">Derive is governed by Derive DAO. DRV holders can stake to receive stDRV, granting governance utilities such as:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4228\">\n<p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4228\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58063 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/governance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/governance.png 958w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/governance-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/governance-768x492.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4247\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Information\"><\/span>Token Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4358\">Total Supply: 1,500,000,000 DRV<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4358\">Max Supply: 1,500,000,000 DRV<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4358\">Circulating Supply: 737,520,000 DRV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4389\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Utilities_DRV_Utility\"><\/span>Token Utilities (DRV Utility)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\">\n<p data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"35\">Governance rights through stDRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"111\">\n<p data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"111\">Staking rewards (transitioning to a buyback-based model after 6 months)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"183\">\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"183\">Protocol incentives: 2,500,000 DRV weekly for trading and liquidity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"253\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"253\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Revenue Buybacks: 25% of protocol revenue allocated to buy back DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4652\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Distribution\"><\/span>Token Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\">\n<p data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"43\">General Airdrop: 87.1% \u2013 67,168,869 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"100\">\n<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"100\">Trading &amp; Depositing Points: 72.77% \u2013 56,120,319 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"155\">\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"155\">Liquidity Partners Airdrop: 11.54% \u2013 8,904,185 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"221\">\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"221\">EtherFi, HyperLiquid, Ethena &amp; Loyalty: 2.78% \u2013 2,144,365 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"263\">\n<p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"263\">Snapshot Bonus: 3.28% \u2013 2,529,958 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"306\">\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"306\">Pre-Stake Bonus: 9.61% \u2013 7,415,725 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"358\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"358\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Migration Base Allocation: 12.89% \u2013 9,945,683 DRV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"5014\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58064 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drv-token-allocation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drv-token-allocation.png 1000w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drv-token-allocation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/drv-token-allocation-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5040\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecosystem_Integrations\"><\/span>Ecosystem &amp; Integrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5139\">Derive is not only a derivatives exchange \u2014 it is a modular L2 allowing third-party integrations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5141\" data-end=\"5298\">Automated trading via Hummingbot<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5141\" data-end=\"5298\">Open-source SDKs for developers building their own trading strategies<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5141\" data-end=\"5298\">API integrations for institutional traders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5300\" data-end=\"5307\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5645\">Derive is one of the most advanced decentralized derivatives protocols in the DeFi landscape, combining high-speed execution, portfolio margining, and a dedicated L2 chain built on OP Stack. With strong investors, an experienced team, and deep derivatives expertise, Derive aims to become the leading derivatives infrastructure in Web3.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5645\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span>Official Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/derivexyz\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derive.xyz\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Derive_Announcements\">Telegram<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"35\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/derive\">Discord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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