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Category: Crypto Futures Infrastructure

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This category is intended to house articles detailing the technical and operational components that facilitate the trading of Cryptocurrency futures contracts. It covers the underlying technology, platforms, and regulatory frameworks necessary for the existence and functioning of crypto derivatives markets.

Scope and Content Guidelines

Articles within this category should focus on objective, verifiable information related to the infrastructure supporting crypto futures trading. Acceptable topics include, but are not limited to:

• Exchange Technology: Articles describing matching engines, order book management systems, and high-frequency trading architecture used by futures exchanges.
• Custody and Collateralization: Information on how collateral (margin) is managed, including hot/cold wallet solutions specific to derivatives platforms, and the mechanics of liquidation engines.
• Data Feeds and Oracles: Documentation on the sources and mechanisms used to provide reliable, tamper-proof pricing data (index prices) necessary for settlement and margin calculations.
• Clearing and Settlement Systems: Explanations of the processes used to guarantee trades and manage the transfer of funds or collateral between counterparties.
• Regulatory Technology (RegTech): Systems employed by exchanges or regulators for surveillance, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures as they pertain to derivatives trading.

Editorial Standards

All content contributed to articles within this category must adhere to the following standards:

1. Neutral Point of View (NPOV): Articles must present all significant viewpoints fairly and without bias. Claims regarding the superiority of one technology or platform over another must be attributed to reliable sources or omitted.
2. Verifiability: All factual claims, especially those related to performance metrics, security protocols, or regulatory compliance, must be supported by citations from independent, reliable sources.
3. No Promotional Content: Content must not promote any specific exchange, software vendor, or trading strategy. Descriptions of commercial products should be limited to their functional role within the infrastructure ecosystem.
4. Beginner Accessibility: While the subject matter is technical, explanations should be structured clearly to be accessible to readers with a basic understanding of finance and cryptocurrency concepts. Technical jargon should be defined or linked to appropriate explanatory articles.

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