Hegic
Decentralised on-chain crypto options protocol
Platform Overview
Hegic is a decentralised on-chain options protocol launched in 2020. It enables non-custodial crypto options trading directly on the Ethereum blockchain through smart contracts.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Hegic (Decentralized Protocol)
- Brand Name
- Hegic
- Headquarters
- Decentralized
- Year Established
- 2020
Transparency Signals
This score is based on currently available transparency, complaint, reputation and research signals, and may evolve as more data becomes available.
No strong distinguishing signals identified yet
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework
- Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
- Limited operational and financial disclosure publicly available
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Limited operational and financial disclosure publicly available for independent verification
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Protocol fees on options premiums; gas fees for on-chain transactions
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Network gas fees only
- Withdrawal Fees
- Network gas fees only
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (blockchain-based)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- DiscordTelegram
- Payment Methods
- Crypto (ETH, USDC)
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Offshore | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 1.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | No minimum (gas fees apply) | $0 |
| Maximum Leverage | N/A | Up to 1:125 |
| Spread Type | Protocol-based Pricing | Order Book |
| Execution Model | DMA | DMA |
| Year Established | 2020 | 2017 |
| Trading Products | 2 | 3 |
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