How Are Token Standards Applied to Create On-Chain Financial Derivatives like Options?
Token standards define the structure and behavior of the derivative contract. An options contract can be represented as an NFT (ERC-721), where the unique token ID contains the strike price, expiry, and underlying asset.
Alternatively, a standardized, fully collateralized derivative position can be represented by a fungible token (ERC-20), allowing for easy trading and integration into DeFi protocols.