Vega Protocol is a decentralized exchange for futures and perpetuals, offering cash-settled trading options on its Alpha Mainnet. It features a non-custodial, pseudonymous environment with no third-party access to user funds. Vega's infrastructure includes a purpose-built proof of stake blockchain, low-fee structure, transparent and open-source trading, and efficient margin trading. The platform supports decentralized liquidity incentivization and permissionless market creation.