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Horizon Protocol

Horizon Protocol is a derivatives project on Bnb Chain. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

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Horizon Protocol key facts
CategoryDerivatives
ChainsBnb Chain
TokenHZN
StatusUnknown
Official siteNot found
Audits2 audits listed
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