Built From Kyanite: Introducing Krystals

Every crystal starts under pressure. For Kyan, that pressure takes the form of its first-ever Kyan Trading Competition. We’re launching very soon, so sign up for updates now!

This is a proving ground for what’s to come. Traders, builders, and early community members will test the limits of Kyan’s onchain infrastructure, push the platform to its edge, and help refine it into something stronger, faster, and more resilient.

We believe that every contribution deserves recognition, so we’re introducing Krystals: Kyan’s own points system, created to reflect the impact of our early community. As participants trade, test, and provide feedback during the competition, they’ll earn Krystals that mark their involvement in shaping Kyan’s evolution.

Kyan’s story begins with a simple belief: that the future of options belongs onchain. But building a portfolio-margined onchain trading platform that matches the sophistication of centralized exchanges isn’t easy. It requires iteration, data, clever architectural decisions, and a deep understanding of trader behavior in various scenarios.

That’s where the trading competition comes in. Running on Arbitrum Sepolia, this event isn’t just about who can post the best PnL. It’s a large-scale, real-world rehearsal for Kyan’s mainnet launch: a living, breathing test environment where every trade tells us something new about our system’s performance, resilience, and user experience.

More about the trading competition in this article.

We like to think of it as pressure-testing Kyan. And under that pressure, something valuable forms: Krystals.

The Kyan Trading Competition is built with several goals in mind, each critical to refining our protocol before the mainnet launch.

Our trading engine is designed to handle volatility, heavy load, and complex positions with speed and precision. But theory isn’t enough. We need to see how it performs in action. By simulating thousands of trades, rapid market shifts, and diverse strategies, the competition allows us to observe the system’s behavior under real conditions.

We’re testing everything: from execution speed and liquidation mechaincs to portfolio margin efficiency and risk parameters. It’s a full-scale workout for the protocol, ensuring that when Kyan hits mainnet, it’s already proven itself under fire.

How do traders manage risk? How often do they rebalance? What features do they rely on most during volatile conditions?

These behavioral insights help us understand what real traders need, not just what we assume they do. This allows us to refine Kyan’s design, improve usability, and build tools that serve both casual users and professionals.

We’re also working with partners and market makers to test liquidity provision and integration efficiency. The competition offers a dynamic environment where these systems can be fine-tuned, ensuring smoother operations post-launch. It’s about building a complete, self-sustaining trading ecosystem.

No protocol is perfect on day one. By opening up our system to the community, we invite thousands of pairs of eyes to help us find the edge cases, the small inconsistencies, and the unexpected behaviors that only emerge in real-world conditions.

This is how we ensure that Kyan mainnet launches not just as a product, but as a battle-tested platform ready for scale.

So, where do Krystals fit into all of this?

Krystals are points earned by traders throughout the competition based on their participation, trading volume, and consistency. But they’re more than just numbers on a screen.

Krystals represent proof of contribution. Each one signifies that you were part of the process, that you helped Kyan evolve from a promising testnet project into a robust mainnet-ready protocol.

They’re designed to reward activity and engagement, not just leaderboard dominance. Whether you’re experimenting with strategies, testing new pairs, or pushing the system’s limits, you’re earning Krystals for helping us improve.

During the trading competition, a total of 2,000,000 Krystals will be distributed across both stages:

Even if you don’t end up sitting at the top of the leaderboard, you’ll still have a shot at earning meaningful Krystal rewards, ensuring that every participant benefits from their engagement.

Note: The final Krystal distribution remains at our sole discretion; we don’t take kindly to those that aim to overload the system outside of the bounds of normal trading activities. More details and timely updates on Krystal distribution will follow shortly after the Trading Competition begins.

The Kyan Trading Competition is a big step towards our mainnet debut. Every trade, every insight, and every Krystal earned brings us closer to a fully realized, next-generation derivatives protocol.

Krystals are symbolic of the community effort behind Kyan. They recognize that every trader, no matter their skill level, contributes to something larger: a collective effort to build a better onchain trading platform.

They also represent early participation. As Kyan transitions from testnet to mainnet, Krystals will serve as a marker of those who helped shape its foundations. Being part of this early phase isn’t just about trading. It’s about becoming part of Kyan’s origin story.

This is your chance to trade, learn, and turn participation into legacy. Step into the arena, explore the limits, and help us transform Kyan into something stronger, brighter, and lasting.

Under pressure, kyanite becomes crystals, and with your help, Kyan becomes unstoppable.

Make sure you’re first in line for Kyan’s beta events and updates by signing up here.

​Kyan will be a significant upgrade for anyone trading decentralized derivatives.

If you have any questions, hop into our Discord or shoot us a message on X. We would love to know your thoughts!

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