# What is OptSwap?

OptSwap is a **DEX & AMM** for **Cryptocurrency Options and Spreads**.

The Core features are:

* Order Book based Options Decentralized Exchange (DEX).
* Options Automated Market Maker (AMM).
* Decentralized Price Meta Oracle for Real-Time Options Pricing and Settlements.
* Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Governance.
* Fully Collateralized, On-Chain, Open, Public, Transparent and Non-Custodial.

The OptSwap Protocol is governed by a DAO which conducts on-chain voting and execution of proposals put forward by the Community.

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There are multiple risks associated with trading options including the partial or total loss of the margin or premium paid! Please read all the [Risk Warnings](https://docs.optswap.org/other/risk-warnings) before using OptSwap.
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## Getting Started

### Quick Start Guides

Follow these handy guides to get started immediately:

{% content-ref url="quick-start/concepts-and-definitions" %}
[concepts-and-definitions](https://docs.optswap.org/quick-start/concepts-and-definitions)
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{% content-ref url="quick-start/making-your-first-trade" %}
[making-your-first-trade](https://docs.optswap.org/quick-start/making-your-first-trade)
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{% content-ref url="quick-start/managing-your-orders" %}
[managing-your-orders](https://docs.optswap.org/quick-start/managing-your-orders)
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{% content-ref url="quick-start/managing-your-positions" %}
[managing-your-positions](https://docs.optswap.org/quick-start/managing-your-positions)
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### Core Features

Dig deeper into OptSwap to understand the protocols advanced features:

{% content-ref url="user-manual/trading" %}
[trading](https://docs.optswap.org/user-manual/trading)
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{% content-ref url="user-manual/settlements" %}
[settlements](https://docs.optswap.org/user-manual/settlements)
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{% content-ref url="user-manual/meta-oracle" %}
[meta-oracle](https://docs.optswap.org/user-manual/meta-oracle)
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{% content-ref url="user-manual/governance" %}
[governance](https://docs.optswap.org/user-manual/governance)
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### Developers

The Technical Reference section has details about the Smart Contract & Subgraph APIs:

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[technical-reference](https://docs.optswap.org/technical-reference)
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## 🚧 Under Construction 🏗

Please note that work on this documentation is still in progress, and many sections are in various stages of completion. Please bear with us as we finish all sections of the User Manual and Technical Reference.

If you need immediate help or assistance with anything, feel free to reach out to us via chat or social media and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.