> 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/tokenomics/introduction.md).

# Introduction

EVEDEX is not just another decentralized exchange for trading perpetual futures contracts. It's an ecosystem created to give users more freedom. The project's main goal is to overcome centralized exchanges' limitations by offering high speed and low fees through an L3 Rollup and a set of user apps featuring state-of-the-art UX for ease of use and user safety. One of the project's main goals is to gradually decentralize the ecosystem, starting with the protocol governance model and achieving full ecosystem decentralization at the Rollup governance level.

The core infrastructure of EVEDEX is built on Rollup, a Layer 3 scaling solution that processes transactions off-chain and posts transaction data to the Ethereum mainnet. This architecture enables:

* **High throughput:** Capable of processing thousands of transactions per second
* **Low latency:** Near-instantaneous transaction finality for improved trading experience
* **Reduced fees:** Significant cost savings compared to Layer 1 transactions

The ecosystem spins around the utility token $EVE, which has various utility functions: fee payment, access to additional services, staking, and protocol governance via the DAO. EVEDEX's tokenomics model is developed to form a sustainable and balanced economic system that supports the protocol's long-term growth and fosters active user participation in protocol governance.

* **The primary utility token, $EVE**, is used for fee payments, staking, and accessing premium platform features.
* **DAO governance mechanics** and the Vote Escrow system will enable decentralized decision-making and revenue distribution among participants.
* **A rewards program and retroactive airdrop** incentivize users to actively engage with the protocol, rewarding their contributions to ecosystem development.
* The token distribution model and vesting conditions balance the interests of the team, investors, and community, ensuring stable growth and project scalability.

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