> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.limora.finance/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Limora?

> A decentralized leveraged trading platform on Base

Limora is a **decentralized leveraged trading platform** built on the Base blockchain that enables traders to open long and short positions with up to 50x leverage on over 300 cryptocurrency pairs.

## How It Works

Limora operates through a unique peer-to-peer matching system that connects two types of users:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Traders" icon="chart-line">
    Open leveraged positions to speculate on cryptocurrency price movements. Go
    long when you expect prices to rise, or short when you expect them to fall.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Matchers" icon="handshake">
    Provide liquidity by matching trades and earn interest on your deposited
    funds. Your capital enables leveraged trading for others.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stakers" icon="coins">
    Stake LIMORA tokens to earn a share of protocol revenue in USDC. Participate in governance and capture the value generated by the platform.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Key Features

### Oracle-Based Pricing

Limora uses reliable oracle price feeds to determine entry and exit prices for all trades. This ensures fair and transparent pricing without relying on order book depth or market manipulation.

### Non-Custodial

Your funds remain in smart contracts at all times. Limora never takes custody of your assets, and you maintain full control through your EVM wallet.

### No KYC Required

As a decentralized protocol, Limora does not require identity verification. Simply connect your wallet and start trading (subject to [jurisdiction restrictions](/legal/disclaimer)).

### Flexible Leverage

Choose leverage from 2x up to 50x depending on the trading pair. Higher leverage means higher potential returns—and higher risk.

### Risk Management

Built-in stop-loss and take-profit orders help you manage risk. Set your exit points when opening a trade to automatically close positions at your target levels.

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## The Limora Ecosystem

```mermaid theme={null}
graph LR
    A[Trader] -->|Opens Position| B[Smart Contract]
    C[Matcher] -->|Provides Liquidity| B
    E[Staker] -->|Stakes Token| B
    B -->|Price Feed| D[Oracle]
    B -->|Settlement| A
    B -->|Interest| C
    B -->|Protocol Revenue| E
```

### For Traders

* Access leveraged trading without traditional exchange requirements
* Trade major cryptocurrency pairs against stablecoins
* Use stop-loss and take-profit for automated risk management
* Pay competitive fees with transparent pricing

### For Matchers

* Earn passive income by providing trading liquidity
* Receive interest payments from traders holding positions
* Choose which trades to match based on your risk tolerance
* Withdraw funds when not actively matched

### For Stakers

* Earn Real Yield in USDC from protocol fees
* No inflationary rewards or token dilution
* Benefit from the growth of the platform
* Participate in the long-term success of the protocol

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## Supported Assets

Limora supports trading across multiple cryptocurrency pairs:

| Asset    | Trading Pair | Max Leverage |
| -------- | ------------ | ------------ |
| Bitcoin  | BTC/USDC     | 50x          |
| Ethereum | ETH/USDC     | 50x          |
| Solana   | SOL/USDC     | 9x           |
| Arbitrum | ARB/USDC     | 9x           |
| Optimism | OP/USDC      | 9x           |

<Note>
  Available trading pairs and leverage limits may vary. Check the platform for
  the current list.
</Note>

***

## Why Base?

Limora is deployed on **Base**, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase. Base offers:

* **Low gas fees**: Trade without excessive transaction costs
* **Fast confirmations**: Near-instant transaction finality
* **Ethereum security**: Inherits security from Ethereum mainnet
* **Growing ecosystem**: Access to a thriving DeFi ecosystem

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## Getting Started

Ready to start trading? Follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Wallet">
    Use MetaMask, WalletConnect, or any EVM-compatible wallet to connect to
    Limora.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund Your Account">
    Deposit USDC or other supported collateral to your trading balance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open a Position">
    Choose your trading pair, set your leverage, and open your first trade.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Card title="Quickstart Guide" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
  Get step-by-step instructions to make your first trade on Limora.
</Card>