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Cega V2 Review: Is the DeFi Options Platform Still Active?

Cega V2 was an exotic-options DeFi protocol, but Cega announced it would shut down its platform by the end of 2024 after an acquisition. Don’t treat it as an active place to deposit funds.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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Cega V2 key facts

Cega V2 key facts
TypeExotic-options DeFi protocol
ChainsArbitrum, Ethereum
StatusInactive; platform announced for shutdown
TokenNone listed
Value locked$108K−0.2% 7d
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Cega V2 FAQs

What was Cega V2?

Cega was a DeFi protocol for exotic options and structured yield products. It was listed on Arbitrum and Ethereum.

Is Cega V2 still active?

Cega announced in November 2024 that it had been acquired and would shut down its platform by the end of that year. It is classified as inactive, so you should not assume its services are still available.

Does Cega V2 have a token?

Cega V2 has no token listed in the project classification. A third-party listing mentions a Cega vault token, but that does not establish an active Cega V2 token or service.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. defillama.com/protocol/cega-v2(opens in a new tab)

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