> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.evedex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.evedex.com/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine.md).

# Trading Platform & Matching Engine

The EVEDEX platform integrates sophisticated futures trading capabilities with a high-performance, matching engine powered by DXmatch technology. This system is designed to deliver institutional-grade trading performance while maintaining the security and transparency inherent to decentralized finance.

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**Perpetual futures DEX**

*Offers a wide range of advanced trading instruments accessible to all users.*
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**High-Performance Matching Engine**

*Delivers centralized exchange-level performance in a decentralized environment.*
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[Perpetual Futures Trading Fundamentals](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/perpetual-futures-trading-fundamentals.md)
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[Arbitrum L2 and on-chain settlement](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/arbitrum-l3-and-on-chain-settlement.md)
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[Off-chain Orderbook](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/off-chain-orderbook.md)
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[Matching Engine Overview](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/off-chain-orderbook/matching-engine-overview.md)
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[Entry price and P\&L (Profit and Loss)](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/entry-price-and-pnl-profit-and-loss.md)
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[Order Types](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/order-types.md)
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[Available Balance](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/available-balance-and-buying-selling-power.md)
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[Initial and Maintenance Margins](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/margins.md)
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[Liquidations and Auto-Deleveraging (ADL)](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/liquidations-and-auto-deleveraging.md)
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[Market Makers and Liquidity Provision](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/market-makers-and-liquidity-provision.md)
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[Deposit & Withdraw](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/deposit-and-withdraw.md)
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[Trading Fees](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/trading-fees.md)
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[Funding Rate](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/funding-rate.md)
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[Contract Specifications](/key-features-and-components/trading-platform-and-matching-engine/contract-specifications.md)
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