Index types

Markets on Alkimiya are settled by indexes that determine the outcome of each pool.

The current market, USDC total supply relies on external APIs and data providers where Alkimiya does not control how the data is defined or updated. Some key traits to note about these indices:

  • Index construction relies on third-party platforms
  • May introduce external trust or data lag

🧪 Example:

Market

Index description

USDC Total Supply

You're trading the Avg of the total supply of USDC (USDC) over the pool's duration.

The data is pulled directly from Circle’s public API.

These indices allow markets on Alkimiya to extend into macro, fiat-pegged, and offchain sectors, though with greater reliance on external definitions.