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TOKENS & ASSETS

Synthetic Asset

Definition

Synthetic assets are blockchain-based derivatives that track the price of real-world assets like stocks, commodities, or currencies without requiring ownership of the underlying asset.

Example

💡 Example

Synthetix offers synthetic Tesla stock (sTSLA) that tracks Tesla's price, allowing DeFi users to gain exposure to traditional assets.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Oracle manipulation
  • Collateral liquidation
  • Tracking errors

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