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Derive.xyz | About Crypto Options & Perps Derive is bringing institutional-grade crypto options execution onchain. Derive is bringing institutional-grade execution onchain. O u r S t o r y O u r S t o r y Derive, formerly Lyra was founded in 2021 by Nick Forster, Michael Spain, Jake Fitzgerald and Dominic Romanowski as a decentralized options trading protocol on Optimism. After three years and two bear markets, Lyra rebranded to Derive, evolving to pioneer onchain options growth in DeFi's transforming landscape. Derive, formerly Lyra was founded in 2021 by Nick Forster, Michael Spain, Jake Fitzgerald and Dominic Romanowski as a decentralized options trading protocol on Optimism. After three years and two bear markets, Lyra rebranded to Derive, evolving to pioneer onchain options growth in DeFi's transforming landscape. Derive, formerly Lyra was founded in 2021 by Nick Forster, Michael Spain, Jake Fitzgerald and Dominic Romanowski as a decentralized options trading protocol on Optimism. After three years and two bear markets, Lyra rebranded to Derive, evolving to pioneer onchain options growth in DeFi's transforming landscape. Derive, formerly Lyra was founded in 2021 by Nick Forster, Michael Spain, Jake Fitzgerald and Dominic Romanowski as a decentralized options trading protocol on Optimism. After three years and two bear markets, Lyra rebranded to Derive, evolving to pioneer onchain options growth in DeFi's transforming landscape. Ecosystem Ecosystem About Derive About Derive About Derive Derive’s core team, originally behind Lyra and led by Nick Forster, a former Susquehanna options trader, combines deep options market expertise with world‑class engineering and DeFi experience. With backgrounds spanning institutional trading, big‑tech product design at Meta, and decentralized protocol development, the team has built Derive to deliver institutional‑grade execution, innovative risk systems, and a seamless on‑chain trading experience. This unique blend of financial and technical expertise has positioned Derive as the leading on‑chain options protocol in DeFi. Derive’s core team, originally behind Lyra and led by Nick Forster, a former Susquehanna options trader, combines deep options market expertise with world‑class engineering and DeFi experience. With backgrounds spanning institutional trading, big‑tech product design at Meta, and decentralized protocol development, the team has built Derive to deliver institutional‑grade execution, innovative risk systems, and a seamless on‑chain trading experience. This unique blend of financial and technical expertise has positioned Derive as the leading on‑chain options protocol in DeFi. Derive’s core team, originally behind Lyra and led by Nick Forster, a former Susquehanna options trader, combines deep options market expertise with world‑class engineering and DeFi experience. With backgrounds spanning institutional trading, big‑tech product design at Meta, and decentralized protocol development, the team has built Derive to deliver institutional‑grade execution, innovative risk systems, and a seamless on‑chain trading experience. This unique blend of financial and technical expertise has positioned Derive as the leading on‑chain options protocol in DeFi. Derive’s core team, originally behind Lyra and led by Nick Forster, a former Susquehanna options trader, combines deep options market expertise with world‑class engineering and DeFi experience. With backgrounds spanning institutional trading, big‑tech product design at Meta, and decentralized protocol development, the team has built Derive to deliver institutional‑grade execution, innovative risk systems, and a seamless on‑chain trading experience. This unique blend of financial and technical expertise has positioned Derive as the leading on‑chain options protocol in DeFi. Nick Forster Co-Founder & CEO Nick Forster CEO and Founder Hitesh Donga Head of Product Dominic Romanowski Co-Founder (Foundation) Josh Kim Head of Engineering Sean Dawson Head of Research Ian Randle Head of Operations (Foundation) Dillon Lin Head of Growth Andras Caron Head of Marketing Ecosystem Ecosystem Partnerships Derive’s strategic ecosystem network, including partners like Ethena, EtherFi, and Swell, bridges TradFi and DeFi by building institutional-grade derivatives infrastructure that drives the future of finance. AMBERDATA Ready to Trade Smarter? 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