> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://contango-2.gitbook.io/exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://contango-2.gitbook.io/exchange/resources/educational-links.md).

# Educational links

### Educational resources:

[Derivatives in DeFi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxoqPZRw9y4), video by Finematics

[Forward contracts VS futures contracts](https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/forwardsandfutures.asp#:~:text=Forward%20contracts%20aren't%20regulated,Futures%20Trading%20Commission%20\(CFTC\)), article by Investopedia

[All aboard](https://blog.bitmex.com/all-aboard/), article by Arthur Hayes (a detailed explanation of two cash and carry trades)

[Physical delivery vs Cash settlement](https://medium.com/coinflex-official/physical-delivery-vs-cash-settlement-adoption-vs-market-manipulation-86e8cbd48837), article by Coinflex

### Articles about the derivative space

[The state of crypto derivatives market](https://jumpcrypto.com/state-of-crypto-derivatives-market/), by JUMP Capital (a recap of the derivatives market)

[2020 Cryptocurrency futures industry report](https://static.coindesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TokeInsight-2020-Cryptocurrency-Futures-Exchange-Industry-Report.pdf), by Token Insight