Injective aims to address limitations of traditional DeFi platforms by providing a robust infrastructure for complex financial instruments:

• Decentralized Exchange (DEX): Injective operates as a decentralized exchange (DEX), allowing users to trade digital assets in a peer-to-peer manner without relying on intermediaries.
• Derivative Trading: Injective goes beyond simple token swaps by offering support for derivative products like perpetual contracts and options. This allows for more sophisticated trading strategies and hedging opportunities.
• Instant Settlement: Transactions on Injective are settled instantly, eliminating the waiting times associated with traditional blockchain confirmations.
• Low Fees: Injective boasts a gas fee optimization system, aiming to provide users with competitive transaction fees compared to other DeFi platforms.
• Multichain Compatibility : Injective potentially offers compatibility with multiple blockchain networks, allowing users to deposit and trade assets from various sources. 
• Native Token (INJ): INJ serves as the native token of the Injective ecosystem. It incentivizes participation in network governance and fuels various functionalities within the platform.