Ostium Surpasses $23.7B Cumulative Volume on Arbitrum with RWA Perps and Active Points Program

Ostium is bridging TradFi and DeFi like few others, offering perpetual futures on Real World Assets (RWAs) directly onchain. Built on Arbitrum for scalability and low costs, the platform has amassed $23.7 billion in cumulative perp volume, with $55 million TVL and $239 million in open interest. Traders can go long or short on everything from U.S. stocks and forex pairs to commodities and indices with up to 200x leverage—all 24/7, gas-optimized, and KYC-free. Backed by $3.5 million from General Catalyst and other top VCs, Ostium's custom oracle from Stork ensures precise pricing, even as it navigates a competitive perp landscape against rivals like Lighter and edgeX. With its points program in full swing, now's the prime time to farm for a potential token airdrop.

Global Markets Onchain: RWAs Meet High-Leverage Perps

Ostium's core innovation is democratizing access to traditional assets via synthetic perps, settling on Arbitrum without the hassles of custodians or off-chain risks. Since its mainnet launch in early 2025, it's expanded to over 100 markets, blending crypto staples with RWAs for diversified strategies.

Standout capabilities:

• Extreme Leverage: Up to 200x on select pairs like EUR/USD or gold futures—ideal for scalping volatility without massive capital.
• Ultra-Low Fees: Taker fees at 0.02%, makers get rebates; gasless trades via account abstraction keep costs under $0.01 even during peaks.
• Custom Oracle Precision: Powered by Stork, it aggregates feeds from Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and Chainlink for sub-second updates, minimizing oracle risks in RWA pricing.
• Advanced Execution: Limit, market, and conditional orders with TWAP support; partial liquidations (10-20% increments) to preserve positions in drawdowns.
• Liquidity Engine: Vault-based providers earn from fees and premiums, with TVL growth reflecting 150%+ annualized yields in Q3 2025.

Recent metrics shine: $101.65 million in 24-hour volume and $4.35 billion over 30 days, per DefiLlama—positioning Ostium as a top-10 perp DEX despite market share pressures.

Points Program: Farming Rewards Across Trading and Liquidity

Launched on March 31, 2025, Ostium's points initiative rewards ecosystem participation, with distributions tied to volume milestones and referrals. While exact weekly drops aren't publicized, the program has doled out millions in points to date, convertible to $OST tokens in a forthcoming airdrop (speculated for Q1 2026, with 50%+ community allocation).

Strategies to Maximize Points

• Trading Activity: Volume is king—earn base points per $1K traded, with 1.5x multipliers for RWA pairs to boost adoption. Quick in-out scalps on high-lev forex yield efficient farms.
• Referrals: Share codes for 8-10% bonuses on ref volume; top affiliates snag exclusive boosts, as seen in recent X campaigns.
• Liquidity Provision: Deposit into vaults for steady points (proportional to share) plus revenue shares—recent 2% bonus for RWA liquidity.
• Engagement Perks: Weekly challenges (e.g., $10K min volume for comps) and integrations like VOOI aggregator add cross-platform multipliers.

Track progress via the dashboard at app.ostium.com/points—early farmers report 50K+ stacks from $5K monthly volume, with anti-Sybil checks favoring organic users.

Airdrop Momentum and Roadmap: Scaling to Trillion-Dollar RWAs

As perps hit $1.2 trillion monthly volumes, Ostium's RWA focus taps into a $30-50 trillion opportunity. Community buzz ties points to a fair-launch TGE, echoing successful DEX drops.

Looking ahead:

• Expanded Assets: More tokenized bonds, equities (e.g., TSLA perps), and emerging RWAs with zk-proof settlements.
• Cross-Chain Bridges: Integrations with Base and Optimism for seamless inflows; fiat onramps via partners like Circle.
• Governance Rollout: Post-TGE, stakers vote on oracle upgrades and fee distributions (24h fees: $21,877; cumulative: $10M).
• Pro Tools: API endpoints for HFT, AI-driven alerts, and mobile app for on-the-go RWA hedging.

Founder insights from recent Spaces: "Ostium's oracle edge makes RWAs as reliable as CEXs—points are just the start of shared upside."

Why Ostium Stands Out in the RWA Perp Surge

Facing headwinds from crypto-native DEXs, Ostium differentiates with verifiable RWA exposure: no geo-blocks, instant settlements, and leverage that crushes TradFi barriers. Its $55M TVL and $239M OI reflect sticky growth, with revenue annualized at $12.4M signaling sustainability.

For retail degens chasing forex flips or institutions hedging commodities, Ostium delivers alpha with DeFi purity. Amid airdrop fever, its points velocity makes it a must-farm.

Trade global at app.ostium.com. Snag a referral on Discord, connect your Arbitrum wallet, and follow @OstiumLabs for points updates and RWA listings.

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