⛵Derivatives

Type

Definition: Assets of the Derivatives type are financial instruments that derive their value from an underlying green crypto-asset, exhibiting value fluctuations in correspondence with it.

Derivatives tend to be settled in the future, and serve various purposes from hedging risk to speculating on future prices. Green derivatives serve as financial instruments that directly tie to environmentally sustainable goals, facilitating investments and hedges in environmental markets through products such as futures, options, or swap contracts. For example, these instruments allow investors to bet on or hedge against the price of carbon emissions credits or contracts linked to the performance of renewable energy projects.

Explore the "Derivatives" subtypes by clicking on the cards below. Subtypes highlighted in green are already listed on the Atlas, while subtypes highlighted in orange aren't.

Carbon Forwards & Futures

Commodity Derivatives

Non-Carbon Environmental Process

Purchasing Power Agreements

Insurance

Liquidity Provider Tokens

Yield Tokens