# What is Runes Dex

#### Runes Dex is the first decentralized AMM on Bitcoin.

Our platform allows users to swap Runes directly from their own Bitcoin wallets — no sign-ups, gatekeepers, or wrapped assets.

Unlike traditional exchanges that use order books to match buyers and sellers, Runes Dex uses liquidity pools. This makes it simple to swap tokens in a few steps, directly from your wallet. Trades settle on the Bitcoin network, offering a transparent, verifiable, decentralized, and permissionless experience — all without sacrificing self-custody.

#### :tools: Core Features

* [Exchange](https://docs.runesdex.com/products/exchange):
  * [**Swap**](https://docs.runesdex.com/products/exchange/swap): Trade Runes tokens directly from your wallet.
  * [**Liquidity Pools**](https://docs.runesdex.com/products/exchange/liquidity-pools): Provide liquidity and earn trading fees.
* [Explore](https://docs.runesdex.com/products/explore): 
  * [**Token Pages**](https://docs.runesdex.com/products/explore/tokens): View token stats, mints, market activity, and trading history.

#### :globe\_with\_meridians: Built for Bitcoin

Runes Dex is purpose-built for Bitcoin Assets — enabling a permissionless trading layer for native Bitcoin tokens, like Runes. It's designed to scale with the ecosystem as new tools and layers emerge.