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Perpetual Protocol price

$0.21030
-$0.00950
(-4.33%)
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Perpetual Protocol market info

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Market cap
$15.28M
Circulating supply
72,609,864 PERP
48.40% of
150,000,000 PERP
Market cap ranking
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Audits
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Last audit: Nov 28, 2022
24h high
$0.22950
24h low
$0.20830
All-time high
$25.2430
-99.17% (-$25.0327)
Last updated: Aug 30, 2021
All-time low
$0.19980
+5.25% (+$0.010500)
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025

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Perpetual Protocol price performance in USD

The current price of Perpetual Protocol is $0.21030. Over the last 24 hours, Perpetual Protocol has decreased by -4.32%. It currently has a circulating supply of 72,609,864 PERP and a maximum supply of 150,000,000 PERP, giving it a fully diluted market cap of $15.28M. At present, the Perpetual Protocol coin holds the 0 position in market cap rankings. The Perpetual Protocol/USD price is updated in real-time.
Today
-$0.00950
-4.33%
7 days
-$0.12700
-37.66%
30 days
-$0.20830
-49.77%
3 months
-$0.63380
-75.09%

About Perpetual Protocol (PERP)

3.8/5
Certik
4.5
04/05/2025
CyberScope
4.0
04/06/2025
TokenInsight
2.8
12/18/2022
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Amid the growing popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and decentralized exchanges (DEX), Perpetual Protocol has emerged as a notable player with its native token PERP. Perpetual Protocol offers a unique decentralized perpetual contract trading experience, allowing users to trade perpetual contracts.

Powered by its native token, PERP, Perpetual Protocol is designed to serve both seasoned traders and blockchain newcomers, offering them the chance to participate in perpetual contracts for various assets.

What is Perpetual Protocol?

Perpetual Protocol stands as a DeFi initiative driven by code, effectively bypassing the necessity of financial intermediaries. This platform enables the trading of perpetual contracts through its virtualized automated market maker (vAMM). A noteworthy characteristic is its capacity to accommodate diverse assets, granting users considerable versatility in their trading preferences. Setting it apart from other decentralized exchanges (DEXs), Perpetual Protocol is purpose-built for leverage trading, short positions, and maintaining minimal slippage levels.

The Perpetual Protocol team

The Perpetual Protocol team comprises experienced professionals with a wide range of expertise. Yenwen Feng, the co-founder, and CEO, brings his finance and technology background and entrepreneurial drive to lead the team. Shao-Kang Lee, the co-founder and CTO, is a skilled software engineer focused on developing decentralized applications (DApps).

As the head of marketing, Hana Chang leverages her expertise in marketing and communications to promote the protocol. Nicholas Tong, the head of strategy, draws from his experience in finance and strategy to steer the project's direction. Wei-Ting Chen, a staff software engineer, contributes his skills in decentralized application development to the team's efforts.

How does Perpetual Protocol work? 

Perpetual Protocol operates within a dual-layered structure. The initial layer resides on the Ethereum network, housing the PERP token and serving as the governance hub for the protocol. The second layer operates on the xDai Chain, hosting all trading activities. These two layers harmonize through bridges, ensuring efficiency and security in the protocol's operations.

The protocol also harnesses a virtual Automated Market Maker (vAMM). Unlike traditional spot exchanges, this technology is explicitly tailored for price discovery. It's important to note that the vAMM doesn't hold actual crypto assets but utilizes smart contracts. These contracts allow users to engage in long and short positions, functioning as the protocol's clearing house and collateralization vaults.

PERP: Perpetual Protocol’s native token 

PERP is the native token of Perpetual Protocol, serving various essential functions within the ecosystem. As a utility and governance token, it empowers users on the platform. PERP is utilized for staking, paying transaction fees, and participating in governance votes, making it a crucial element in maintaining and managing the protocol's ecosystem.

PERP tokenomics

PERP tokens play a significant role in the Perpetual Protocol ecosystem, serving multiple purposes. They are used for paying trading fees, participating in governance decisions, and securing the network. A total supply of 150 million tokens is distributed through mechanisms such as an initial DEX offering (IDO), liquidity mining, and staking. A portion of the trading fees is burned daily to maintain a deflationary model. These tokenomics are thoughtfully designed to incentivize user engagement, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Perpetual Protocol network.

How to stake PERP

To stake PERP in the Perpetual Protocol, you must deposit your PERP tokens into the staking pool. By doing so, you become eligible to receive staking rewards, which are derived from a portion of the transaction fees generated on the platform. Staking also allows you to actively participate in the protocol's governance process by voting on various proposals that shape the platform's future.

Additionally, you can explore other options for staking PERP, such as using cryptocurrency exchanges like OKX. On platforms like OKX Earn, you can stake your PERP tokens and earn an estimated one percent annual percentage yield (APY) on flexible terms. With flexible staking, you have the freedom to start earning rewards immediately and the flexibility to unstake your PERP tokens at any time.

PERP use cases

Perpetual Protocol offers a decentralized avenue for trading perpetual contracts spanning diverse asset categories such as cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and, soon, traditional assets. These perpetual contracts can be practical hedging tools, reducing risk exposure during market volatility. Central to this ecosystem, the PERP token carries its own practical applications. It can cover transaction fees within the DEX platform, streamlining user interactions. Moreover, PERP token holders are empowered to actively engage in governance matters by participating in crucial decisions that shape the trajectory of the Perpetual Protocol.

Distribution of PERP

PERP tokens are distributed as follows:

  • Twenty percent were sold in an initial DEX offering (IDO) in December 2020.
  • Fifty percent were distributed through liquidity mining campaigns in 2021.
  • Thirty percent will be gradually distributed to stakers over time.

Perpetual Protocol: The road ahead

Perpetual Protocol has an ambitious roadmap ahead. The team is focused on expanding its product offering by introducing new types of perpetual contracts, covering a wider range of assets, and incorporating innovative trading mechanisms. They are also determined to enhance the overall user experience by improving the protocol's scalability, security, and user interface. Additionally, Perpetual Protocol aims to forge strategic partnerships and collaborations with other prominent DeFi projects to drive adoption and increase liquidity on the platform.

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Perpetual Protocol FAQ

How does Perpetual Protocol ensure the stability and efficiency of its perpetual contracts?

Perpetual Protocol ensures the stability and efficiency of its perpetual contracts through an innovative automated market maker (AMM) system. This system utilizes virtual balances and funding rates to keep the price of perpetual contracts in line with the underlying assets. By dynamically adjusting funding rates based on supply and demand, Perpetual Protocol reduces price discrepancies, ensuring fair and accurate pricing for perpetual contracts and providing users with a stable and efficient trading experience.

Can I provide liquidity to Perpetual Protocol and earn rewards?

Yes, you can provide liquidity to Perpetual Protocol and receive rewards. Adding liquidity to the protocol's liquidity pools enhances the market's depth and liquidity. As a liquidity provider, you will earn a share of the trading fees generated by users of Perpetual Protocol. This incentive encourages users to participate in the liquidity provision, supporting the protocol's efficient operation and rewarding contributors.

Where can I buy and store PERP?

Easily buy PERP tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. Available trading pairs in the OKX spot trading terminal include PERP/USDT. You can also buy PERP with over 99 fiat currencies by selecting the "Express buy" option. Other popular crypto tokens, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC), are also available.

Additionally, swap your existing cryptocurrencies, including XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK), for PERP with zero fees and no price slippage by using OKX Convert.

To view the estimated real-time conversion prices between fiat currencies, such as the USD, EUR, GBP, and others, into PERP, visit the OKX Crypto Converter Calculator. OKX's high-liquidity crypto exchange ensures the best prices for your crypto purchases.

OKX provides a highly secure and multi-chain OKX Web3 Wallet with all OKX accounts. It can safely store PERP or any other cryptocurrency for as long as needed. In addition, the OKX Web3 Wallet features bank-grade security and inbuilt access to hundreds of decentralized applications (DApps) and the OKX NFT Marketplace.

How much is 1 Perpetual Protocol worth today?
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Perpetual Protocol
Consensus Mechanism
Perpetual Protocol is present on the following networks: ethereum, solana. The Ethereum network uses a Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism to validate new transactions on the blockchain. Core Components 1. Validators: Validators are responsible for proposing and validating new blocks. To become a validator, a user must deposit (stake) 32 ETH into a smart contract. This stake acts as collateral and can be slashed if the validator behaves dishonestly. 2. Beacon Chain: The Beacon Chain is the backbone of Ethereum 2.0. It coordinates the network of validators and manages the consensus protocol. It is responsible for creating new blocks, organizing validators into committees, and implementing the finality of blocks. Consensus Process 1. Block Proposal: Validators are chosen randomly to propose new blocks. This selection is based on a weighted random function (WRF), where the weight is determined by the amount of ETH staked. 2. Attestation: Validators not proposing a block participate in attestation. They attest to the validity of the proposed block by voting for it. Attestations are then aggregated to form a single proof of the block’s validity. 3. Committees: Validators are organized into committees to streamline the validation process. Each committee is responsible for validating blocks within a specific shard or the Beacon Chain itself. This ensures decentralization and security, as a smaller group of validators can quickly reach consensus. 4. Finality: Ethereum 2.0 uses a mechanism called Casper FFG (Friendly Finality Gadget) to achieve finality. Finality means that a block and its transactions are considered irreversible and confirmed. Validators vote on the finality of blocks, and once a supermajority is reached, the block is finalized. 5. Incentives and Penalties: Validators earn rewards for participating in the network, including proposing blocks and attesting to their validity. Conversely, validators can be penalized (slashed) for malicious behavior, such as double-signing or being offline for extended periods. This ensures honest participation and network security. Solana uses a unique combination of Proof of History (PoH) and Proof of Stake (PoS) to achieve high throughput, low latency, and robust security. Here’s a detailed explanation of how these mechanisms work: Core Concepts 1. Proof of History (PoH): Time-Stamped Transactions: PoH is a cryptographic technique that timestamps transactions, creating a historical record that proves that an event has occurred at a specific moment in time. Verifiable Delay Function: PoH uses a Verifiable Delay Function (VDF) to generate a unique hash that includes the transaction and the time it was processed. This sequence of hashes provides a verifiable order of events, enabling the network to efficiently agree on the sequence of transactions. 2. Proof of Stake (PoS): Validator Selection: Validators are chosen to produce new blocks based on the number of SOL tokens they have staked. The more tokens staked, the higher the chance of being selected to validate transactions and produce new blocks. Delegation: Token holders can delegate their SOL tokens to validators, earning rewards proportional to their stake while enhancing the network's security. Consensus Process 1. Transaction Validation: Transactions are broadcast to the network and collected by validators. Each transaction is validated to ensure it meets the network’s criteria, such as having correct signatures and sufficient funds. 2. PoH Sequence Generation: A validator generates a sequence of hashes using PoH, each containing a timestamp and the previous hash. This process creates a historical record of transactions, establishing a cryptographic clock for the network. 3. Block Production: The network uses PoS to select a leader validator based on their stake. The leader is responsible for bundling the validated transactions into a block. The leader validator uses the PoH sequence to order transactions within the block, ensuring that all transactions are processed in the correct order. 4. Consensus and Finalization: Other validators verify the block produced by the leader validator. They check the correctness of the PoH sequence and validate the transactions within the block. Once the block is verified, it is added to the blockchain. Validators sign off on the block, and it is considered finalized. Security and Economic Incentives 1. Incentives for Validators: Block Rewards: Validators earn rewards for producing and validating blocks. These rewards are distributed in SOL tokens and are proportional to the validator’s stake and performance. Transaction Fees: Validators also earn transaction fees from the transactions included in the blocks they produce. These fees provide an additional incentive for validators to process transactions efficiently. 2. Security: Staking: Validators must stake SOL tokens to participate in the consensus process. This staking acts as collateral, incentivizing validators to act honestly. If a validator behaves maliciously or fails to perform, they risk losing their staked tokens. Delegated Staking: Token holders can delegate their SOL tokens to validators, enhancing network security and decentralization. Delegators share in the rewards and are incentivized to choose reliable validators. 3. Economic Penalties: Slashing: Validators can be penalized for malicious behavior, such as double-signing or producing invalid blocks. This penalty, known as slashing, results in the loss of a portion of the staked tokens, discouraging dishonest actions.
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees
Perpetual Protocol is present on the following networks: ethereum, solana. Ethereum, particularly after transitioning to Ethereum 2.0 (Eth2), employs a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to secure its network. The incentives for validators and the fee structures play crucial roles in maintaining the security and efficiency of the blockchain. Incentive Mechanisms 1. Staking Rewards: Validator Rewards: Validators are essential to the PoS mechanism. They are responsible for proposing and validating new blocks. To participate, they must stake a minimum of 32 ETH. In return, they earn rewards for their contributions, which are paid out in ETH. These rewards are a combination of newly minted ETH and transaction fees from the blocks they validate. Reward Rate: The reward rate for validators is dynamic and depends on the total amount of ETH staked in the network. The more ETH staked, the lower the individual reward rate, and vice versa. This is designed to balance the network's security and the incentive to participate. 2. Transaction Fees: Base Fee: After the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559, the transaction fee model changed to include a base fee that is burned (i.e., removed from circulation). This base fee adjusts dynamically based on network demand, aiming to stabilize transaction fees and reduce volatility. Priority Fee (Tip): Users can also include a priority fee (tip) to incentivize validators to include their transactions more quickly. This fee goes directly to the validators, providing them with an additional incentive to process transactions efficiently. 3. Penalties for Malicious Behavior: Slashing: Validators face penalties (slashing) if they engage in malicious behavior, such as double-signing or validating incorrect information. Slashing results in the loss of a portion of their staked ETH, discouraging bad actors and ensuring that validators act in the network's best interest. Inactivity Penalties: Validators also face penalties for prolonged inactivity. This ensures that validators remain active and engaged in maintaining the network's security and operation. Fees Applicable on the Ethereum Blockchain 1. Gas Fees: Calculation: Gas fees are calculated based on the computational complexity of transactions and smart contract executions. Each operation on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has an associated gas cost. Dynamic Adjustment: The base fee introduced by EIP-1559 dynamically adjusts according to network congestion. When demand for block space is high, the base fee increases, and when demand is low, it decreases. 2. Smart Contract Fees: Deployment and Interaction: Deploying a smart contract on Ethereum involves paying gas fees proportional to the contract's complexity and size. Interacting with deployed smart contracts (e.g., executing functions, transferring tokens) also incurs gas fees. Optimizations: Developers are incentivized to optimize their smart contracts to minimize gas usage, making transactions more cost-effective for users. 3. Asset Transfer Fees: Token Transfers: Transferring ERC-20 or other token standards involves gas fees. These fees vary based on the token's contract implementation and the current network demand. Solana uses a combination of Proof of History (PoH) and Proof of Stake (PoS) to secure its network and validate transactions. Here’s a detailed explanation of the incentive mechanisms and applicable fees: Incentive Mechanisms 4. Validators: Staking Rewards: Validators are chosen based on the number of SOL tokens they have staked. They earn rewards for producing and validating blocks, which are distributed in SOL. The more tokens staked, the higher the chances of being selected to validate transactions and produce new blocks. Transaction Fees: Validators earn a portion of the transaction fees paid by users for the transactions they include in the blocks. This provides an additional financial incentive for validators to process transactions efficiently and maintain the network's integrity. 5. Delegators: Delegated Staking: Token holders who do not wish to run a validator node can delegate their SOL tokens to a validator. In return, delegators share in the rewards earned by the validators. This encourages widespread participation in securing the network and ensures decentralization. 6. Economic Security: Slashing: Validators can be penalized for malicious behavior, such as producing invalid blocks or being frequently offline. This penalty, known as slashing, involves the loss of a portion of their staked tokens. Slashing deters dishonest actions and ensures that validators act in the best interest of the network. Opportunity Cost: By staking SOL tokens, validators and delegators lock up their tokens, which could otherwise be used or sold. This opportunity cost incentivizes participants to act honestly to earn rewards and avoid penalties. Fees Applicable on the Solana Blockchain 7. Transaction Fees: Low and Predictable Fees: Solana is designed to handle a high throughput of transactions, which helps keep fees low and predictable. The average transaction fee on Solana is significantly lower compared to other blockchains like Ethereum. Fee Structure: Fees are paid in SOL and are used to compensate validators for the resources they expend to process transactions. This includes computational power and network bandwidth. 8. Rent Fees: State Storage: Solana charges rent fees for storing data on the blockchain. These fees are designed to discourage inefficient use of state storage and encourage developers to clean up unused state. Rent fees help maintain the efficiency and performance of the network. 9. Smart Contract Fees: Execution Costs: Similar to transaction fees, fees for deploying and interacting with smart contracts on Solana are based on the computational resources required. This ensures that users are charged proportionally for the resources they consume.
Beginning of the period to which the disclosure relates
2024-04-05
End of the period to which the disclosure relates
2025-04-05
Energy report
Energy consumption
177.75750 (kWh/a)
Energy consumption sources and methodologies
The energy consumption of this asset is aggregated across multiple components: To determine the energy consumption of a token, the energy consumption of the network(s) ethereum, solana is calculated first. Based on the crypto asset's gas consumption per network, the share of the total consumption of the respective network that is assigned to this asset is defined. When calculating the energy consumption, we used - if available - the Functionally Fungible Group Digital Token Identifier (FFG DTI) to determine all implementations of the asset of question in scope and we update the mappings regulary, based on data of the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
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