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Lavana has reportedly facilitated an impressive trading volume of around $4 billion, demonstrating significant operational success. Jonathan detailed this accomplishment and expressed enthusiasm about how the integration with Thor Chain would enhance liquidity, thus attracting larger traders and boosting trading volumes further.
Understanding Perpetual Trading
One key focus of the discussion was the concept of perpetual swaps, which differ significantly from traditional futures trading. Participants sought clarification on how perpetual trading operates and why liquidity is paramount to its success. Jonathan likened the role of liquidity providers in perpetual markets to the house in a casino, highlighting the necessity for robust liquidity to attract substantial trading volumes.