Variational is a protocol for on-chain derivatives trading across crypto, equities, commodities, and forex. By aggregating the deepest possible liquidity for each market from CEXs, DEXs, and TradFi dealers, Variational plugs DeFi directly into the global economy. The Variational Protocol currently powers two primary applications: Omni (a zero-fee perps trading venue) and Pro (an institution-focused settlement layer for customized derivatives).