> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xdex.gitbook.io/xdex/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xdex.gitbook.io/xdex/faqs/xdex-protocol-faqs.md).

# XDEX Protocol FAQs

XDEX Protocol is a decentralized, non-custodial, and non-KYC derivatives protocol engineered for multi-chain permissionless trading in the perpetual swap market. It is designed to address flaws in existing decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as high gas fees and poor order execution, and is dedicated to realizing the Web 3.0 vision — shaping a free and open ecosystem for all users to grow their wealth in a safe and trusted environment, where they can participate within an interconnected community.

XDEX is a non-custodial trading platform that delivers limitless cross-margined perpetual contracts under a new social trading framework. It is primed to deliver limitless access to the perpetual swaps market with its order book model, as it remains committed to the promises of not just speed and efficiency, but also security with transparency on traders' preferred derivatives trading assets.

* Scaled for Better Performance: Integration of StarkWare's Layer 2 scalability engine StarkEx to provide higher liquidity and lower costs for trades. It offers the best trade-off between performance and decentralization.
* Multi-Chain Support: Open to tokens from the Ethereum network and also EVM-compatible chains; cross-chain deposits and withdrawals are supported on ApeX Pro. Currently we support Ethereum, Arbitrum, Plygon and BSC, and are working towards adding even more chains.
* Lower Fees & Greater Leverage With Instant Settlement: Amplified earnings are now possible as trades can be executed immediately with leverage, at the lowest costs with lesser starting capital
* Maximum Security & Preserving Privacy: On-chain data availability and integrity can be ensured with StarkWare's Layer 2 scalability engine and Validium.