Lighter has introduced on-chain perpetual futures for stocks like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai, bridging traditional Korean equities with decentralized trading access.
Lighter has become the first decentralized exchange to offer on-chain perpetual futures tied to major South Korean stocks, including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai. This launch provides crypto traders with direct blockchain-based access to equity derivatives without intermediaries, expanding beyond the previous 10x-leveraged perpetual markets. The move represents a significant integration of traditional equity instruments into decentralized finance, enabling broader market participation.