LIVE: Horizon Academy V2: The Knowledge Hub Upgrade

January 24, 2024

LIVE: Horizon Academy V2: The Knowledge Hub Upgrade

As we gear up for the V2 smart contracts update scheduled for Monday, January 29, from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm UTC, we are excited to present the revamped Horizon Academy to better prepare you for the upcoming changes.

Horizon Academy has been an integral part of our commitment to empowering users with comprehensive information and insights. With the impending V2 update on January 29, we recognized the need to enhance our educational resources. Horizon Academy V2 is not only an update but a reimagining of our knowledge base to ensure users have the necessary understanding to navigate through the upcoming changes seamlessly.

Please be aware that Horizon Academy V2 is a dynamic document, continuously evolving with ongoing additions to stay in sync with the current status of our products.

The new streamlined layout matches the move from multiple websites to a single platform. We’ve updated the documentation to flow smoothly with this new setup. Discover the essentials to kickstart your journey with Horizon Futures. From understanding order types to distinguishing between realized and unrealized Profit and Loss (PnL). Why maintaining delta neutrality is so important and the role the 2-layer mechanisms of price impact function and dynamic funding rate play in this. Gain insights into the functioning of our dual oracles system, designed to provide a robust foundation for secure trading. Dive into the competitive edge of our fees and rebates system, made possible by our dual oracle structure. Delve into the details of Liquidation Mechanism V2, a crucial update that reinforces safety measures for liquidity and stakers. Explore the functionality of Dynamic Exchange Fees, making it unprofitable for front-runners and others seeking to exploit volatility arbitrage.

Maintenance Reminder

As we prepare for the deployment of the V2 smart contract upgrades on Monday, January 29, from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm UTC, please note that the system will be temporarily suspended during this period. The timeframe given is an estimate, but we strive to minimize any impact on our community. Users are encouraged to claim, mint, or burn before the scheduled downtime, as the transfer of all HZN will be temporarily disabled.

Stay tuned for future announcements!

Horizon Protocol is a DeFi platform that facilitates the on-chain trading of synthetic assets that represent the real economy. Horizon Protocol seeks to provide exposure to real-world assets risk/return profiles via smart contracts on the blockchain.

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