Decentralized Exchanges
Trade crypto without intermediaries using automated market makers
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Trading Without Intermediaries
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) enable peer-to-peer crypto trading without central authorities. Instead of order books, they use Automated Market Makers (AMMs)—smart contracts that manage liquidity pools and execute trades algorithmically.
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Non-Custodial
Keep control of your funds. Trade directly from your wallet—no deposits or withdrawals.
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Permissionless
No KYC or account approval. Anyone with a wallet can trade instantly, anywhere.
How DEXs Work
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Liquidity Pools
Liquidity providers deposit token pairs (e.g., ETH/USDC) into pools, earning fees from trades.
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AMM Formula
Constant product formula (x × y = k) automatically prices trades based on pool ratios.
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Instant Execution
Trades execute immediately against pool reserves—no waiting for order matching.
Uniswap V3
24h Volume
$1.2B
Curve Finance
24h Volume
$380M
PancakeSwap
24h Volume
$450M
SushiSwap
24h Volume
$280M
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Key Innovation
Traditional exchanges use order books (buyers/sellers post orders). DEXs use liquidity pools where smart contracts automatically execute trades using mathematical formulas. This enables instant, permissionless trading without intermediaries.