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

# Technical Architecture

- [Technical Architecture](https://references.everstrike.io/technical-architecture/technical-architecture.md): How Everstrike combines off-chain trading with on-chain custody and withdrawals.
- [On-Chain Settlement/Custody](https://references.everstrike.io/technical-architecture/on-chain-settlement-custody.md): How Everstrike custody works, how funds are categorized, and who pays gas.
- [Off-Chain Matching](https://references.everstrike.io/technical-architecture/off-chain-matching.md): How Everstrike validates orders, applies margin checks, and prioritizes matches.
- [Off-Chain State Channel](https://references.everstrike.io/technical-architecture/off-chain-state-channel.md): How state receipts track balances and positions and enable Trustless Withdrawal.
- [Trustless Withdrawal](https://references.everstrike.io/technical-architecture/trustless-withdrawal.md): Use a state receipt to withdraw without operator cooperation.