> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://about.dex.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://about.dex.org/welcome-to-dex/what-is-dex.md). # What is DEX? #### Trade everything, anytime. DEX is a trading platform that combines crypto, perpetual futures, prediction markets, stocks, yield and more into a single application. Built on the blockchain, designed to feel as intuitive as a centralized exchange, DEX gives users access to global markets directly from their own wallet. Because DEX is built onchain, you don't have the unnecessary complexity that comes alongside centralized counterparts: KYC, frozen accounts, withdraw limitations. Whether you're trading crypto, exploring prediction markets, earning yield, or managing your portfolio, DEX brings everything together under one roof. #### One Platform. Every Market. * Trade liquid crypto spot markets * Trade perpetual futures on crypto, stocks, commodities and more * Prediction markets: trade the outcomes on everything * Tokenized stocks and real-world assets * Trade any token across multiple chains * Earn yield through integrated protocols * Track your entire portfolio in one dashboard * Follow traders and receive real-time alerts * Earn rewards while trading Everything is fully onchain and non-custodial. DEX exists to make that future accessible by bringing together the tools, markets, and opportunities users need into a single, easy-to-use experience. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://about.dex.org/welcome-to-dex/what-is-dex.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.