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Explainers··9 min

what is a funding rate in perps

funding rate explained: what it is, why perps need it, how the math works, when you pay and when you receive, and how funding affects long-held positions.

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Explainers··9 min

what is a perpetual future, explained for degens

perpetual futures explained in plain english: how perps actually work, why they never expire, how funding rates keep them honest, and where to trade them on-chain.

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Glossary··5 min

perpetual future: definition, mechanics, and why it exists

what is a perpetual future? a clear definition, how perps differ from spot and dated futures, and how they show up on uponly.win.

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