Injective Launches First On-Chain Nvidia GPU Derivatives Market

Injective, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset tokenization, has introduced the world’s first on-chain derivatives market for Nvidia’s H100 GPU rental prices, in collaboration with Squaretower [1]. This development marks a significant convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling traders and developers to hedge or speculate on the demand for AI compute resources [2]. The new market brings GPU rental pricing onto the blockchain, transforming AI infrastructure into a liquid financial instrument [3].

Squaretower, an innovator in compute markets, provides real-time rental price updates from leading cloud providers, with data refreshed hourly to ensure accurate market reflection [4]. The platform integrates these prices into Injective’s on-chain derivatives market, where users can trade perpetual futures contracts on Helix, an on-chain derivatives exchange [5]. The H100 perpetual futures contract is available with up to 5x leverage, expanding its utility for both speculative and hedging purposes [6].

This initiative aligns with Injective’s broader strategy of tokenizing real-world assets and integrating AI infrastructure into blockchain-based financial systems [7]. Recent developments include the launch of iBuild and the iAgent SDK, which allows developers to create AI-powered on-chain agents for tasks such as automated trading and cross-chain execution [8]. The platform has also tokenized stocks of major firms like Nvidia, Meta, and Robinhood, as well as commodities like gold and silver [9].

The GPU derivatives market follows the successful tokenization of SharpLink Gaming’s $1 billion ETH treasury as SBET [10]. These efforts highlight Injective’s growing role at the intersection of DeFi and AI, potentially attracting institutional and retail participants interested in the AI economy [11]. The platform’s expansion into AI-native financial tools and real-world asset tokenization reflects a broader industry shift toward leveraging blockchain for new asset classes [12].

Injective’s recent milestones also include the launch of the SBET on-chain digital asset treasury and the filing of the Canary Capital Staked INJ ETF [13]. These developments underscore the platform’s vision of bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation, while continuing to expand the scope of tokenized markets.

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[1] title: Injective unveils first-ever Nvidia GPU derivative market (https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/18/injective-unveils-first-ever-nvidia-gpu-derivative-market/)

[2] title: Injective launches Nvidia GPU derivative market (https://crypto.news/injective-launches-nvidia-gpu-derivative-market/)

[3] title: Injective Releases the First-Ever Onchain NVIDIA GPU ... (https://blog.injective.com/injective-releases-the-first-ever-onchain-nvidia-gpu-derivative-market/)

[4] title: Injective Launches First On-Chain NVIDIA H100 GPU ... (https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/ed2f3de0-d7c1-4fa3-91e9-b3d47e95ea15)

[5] title: Injective Introduces Market for Nvidia GPU Rentals (https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-18-aug-2025/liveblog/123350562.cms)

[6] title: Introducing the First-Ever NVIDIA H100 Perpetual Futures ... (https://blog.helixapp.com/en/introducing-the-first-ever-nvidia-h100-perpetual-futures-market/)