{"id":21877,"date":"2026-02-12T04:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/lighter-rolls-out-first-on-chain-perps-for-korean-stocks-including-samsung-and-hyundai\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:42:07","slug":"lighter-rolls-out-first-on-chain-perps-for-korean-stocks-including-samsung-and-hyundai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/lighter-rolls-out-first-on-chain-perps-for-korean-stocks-including-samsung-and-hyundai\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighter rolls out first on-chain perps for Korean stocks including Samsung and Hyundai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Lighter has introduced on-chain perpetual futures for major South Korean stocks, giving crypto traders direct access to Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_c031d610a7cd32b692deee3cc1394469\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lighter launched perpetual futures for Samsung, SK Hynix, Hyundai, and a Korean index.<\/li>\n<li>The contracts offer up to 10x leverage and run fully on-chain.<\/li>\n<li>The move expands DeFi trading into traditional equity markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>Lighter has launched on-chain perpetual futures linked to major South Korean stocks, becoming the first decentralized exchange to offer crypto-based derivatives tied to companies such as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lighter_xyz\/status\/2021649082545213885?s=46&amp;t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced<\/a> by Lighter on Feb. 11, confirming that traders can now access perpetual contracts for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and a Korean Composite index with up to 10x leverage.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First on-chain perps for Korean blue chips<\/h2>\n<p>Lighter\u2019s latest launch marks a step forward in blending traditional finance with decentralized trading. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai are among South Korea\u2019s most influential firms, with strong links to global semiconductor, automotive, and technology supply chains.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are excited to be the first DEX to offer Korean equity perps!  <\/p>\n<p>These markets are live at 10X leverage: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24HYUNDAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$HYUNDAI<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24SAMSUNG&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$SAMSUNG<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24SKHYNIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$SKHYNIX<\/a> and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24KRCOMP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$KRCOMP<\/a> (Korean Composite) index. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cJjt9yshDK\">pic.twitter.com\/cJjt9yshDK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lighter (@Lighter_xyz) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lighter_xyz\/status\/2021649082545213885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>Through perpetual futures, traders can take long or short positions on these stocks at any time, without dealing with brokers, custody rules, or market hours. The contracts are settled in crypto and remain open as long as margin requirements are met.<\/p>\n<p>The platform\u2019s zero-knowledge design helps reduce trading costs and improve execution. Fees are kept low, while transactions are processed without revealing sensitive user data on-chain.<\/p>\n<p>This model is similar to crypto perpetuals but applies it to traditional assets. Instead of Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH), users now gain exposure to Korean blue-chip companies and the wider market index.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing interest in Korean stocks and crypto trading<\/h2>\n<p>The interest in South Korean stocks, particularly those in the semiconductor sector, has grown. Global auto sales continue to benefit Hyundai, while SK Hynix and Samsung have profited from the growing demand for memory chips related to AI.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s lead in high-bandwidth memory played a major role in that result. Strong gains have also been delivered by semiconductor-focused funds, with some leveraged products reporting returns of 70% to 80% in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>South Korea\u2019s regulators have given the green light to a new wave of 2x leveraged ETFs tied to some of the country\u2019s biggest names, including Samsung and Hyundai. The funds are set to launch in 2026, and officials plan to roll out investor education programs ahead of time to help people better understand the risks that come with leveraged products.<\/p>\n<p>Lighter\u2019s perpetual contracts are easier to access and offer more leverage than traditional financial products. At the same time, they operate outside the country\u2019s regulated securities framework, which may be an important factor for some investors.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, South Korea remains an active crypto market. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju recently <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ki_young_ju\/status\/2021680397025771786?s=46&amp;t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">said<\/a> local exchanges still account for about 9.54% of global spot trading volume, despite a broader slowdown.<\/p>\n<p>Lighter is betting that demand for hybrid financial products will keep growing, combining equity exposure with crypto-native infrastructure. <\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lighter has introduced on-chain perpetual futures for major South Korean stocks, giving crypto traders direct access to Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai. 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