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# Welcome To Everstrike

Start trading on Everstrike with AI strategies, spot, futures, and options.

Everstrike is a decentralized exchange for spot, perpetual futures, and perpetual options. Write strategies in plain English, then let AI evaluate them and trade when conditions are met.

You can use self-custodied **DEX mode** or managed **CEX mode**. Learn the difference in [DEX Mode vs. CEX Mode](/account/dex-mode-vs.-cex-mode.md).

### Get started

1. Complete [account setup](/trading/how-to-start-trading-on-everstrike.md).
2. Review [supported networks and stablecoins](/account/supported-networks-and-stablecoins.md).
3. [Deposit, stake, and mint](/account/how-to-deposit-withdraw-and-stake-on-everstrike.md) before trading in DEX mode.

### Trade with AI

AI strategies evaluate your chosen markets and can submit trades on your behalf. Set clear instructions, a maximum trade quantity, and a minimum confidence threshold.

* Start with [strategies](/ai/strategies.md).
* Review [supported data](/ai/supported-data.md) before writing prompts.
* Inspect [events](/ai/events.md) to validate strategy decisions.

### Beta status

Everstrike is in beta. Keep these conditions in mind:

* The web interface may contain non-critical bugs.
* Mainnet liquidity may not support large trades.
* Contract specifications and legal documents may change with one week's notice.
* New API endpoints or parameters may be introduced with one week's notice.
* Existing API endpoints remain backwards compatible.
* Support response times may be slow.

### Explore safely

Try the [testnet markets](https://app.testnet.everstrike.io/app/markets) before using mainnet funds. Review [Trading Fees](/trading/trading-fees.md) before placing your first trade.


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