Injective is an open, interoperable layer-one blockchain optimized for DeFi applications. Injective uniquely provides plug-and-play modules, including an order book and derivatives trading module, that make it easy for any developer to quickly launch finance applications with inherent value. Coupled with smart contracts capabilities, any developer can build complex applications with cutting-edge protocols. Built with Cosmos-SDK, Injective utilizes a Tendermint-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to achieve instant transaction finality while sustaining lightning-fast speeds.