Vega Protocol is a decentralised platform designed to facilitate the trading of derivatives on a fully automated, open-source network. Originating from a vision to democratise access to financial markets, Vega Protocol empowers users to create and trade customisable derivatives without the need for traditional intermediaries. Built on its own decentralised governance system, it optimises for capital efficiency, low latency, and fairness using a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. This ensures that transactions are secure and transparent, while also providing a high-performance trading environment. Vega's infrastructure supports a wide variety of crypto assets and financial instruments, opening up new opportunities for both retail and institutional traders to participate in derivatives markets in a more equitable and permissionless manner.