# Vela Exchange

## Docs

- [Authentication](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/authentication.md): ECDSA authentication for Vela's API.
- [Error Codes](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/errors.md): Error responses from the Vela API.
- [HTTP API](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/http.md): Complete reference for the Vela engine HTTP API
- [API Overview](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/introduction.md): Vela Exchange HTTP and WebSocket API reference
- [WebSocket Protocol](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/websocket.md): Real-time data via WebSocket on Vela.
- [Data Availability Layer](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/architecture/da-layer.md): How Vela publishes state for public verification.
- [Forced Inclusion](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/architecture/forced-inclusion.md): Anti-censorship mechanism in Vela Exchange.
- [Matching Engine](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/architecture/matching-engine.md): Vela's single-threaded CLOB matching engine.
- [MPT State Layer](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/architecture/state-layer.md): Merkle Patricia Trie state management in Vela.
- [zkVM and Fraud Proofs](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/architecture/zk-vm.md): Optimistic-ZK design for verifiable execution in Vela.
- [Copy-on-Write Semantics](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/engine/copy-on-write.md): How Vela's DeltaBuffer enables atomic order processing with sub-microsecond rollback
- [Fee Framework](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/engine/fee-framework.md): How maker/taker fees are calculated and applied on Vela Exchange
- [HFT Nonce Scheme](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/engine/hft-nonces.md): How Vela's rolling 20-window nonce design enables 20 concurrent in-flight orders
- [Connect Your Wallet](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/getting-started/connect-wallet.md): Connect an Ethereum-compatible wallet to Vela Exchange.
- [Deposit Funds](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/getting-started/deposit.md): How to fund your Vela account — ETH and USDC on-chain, or trust-based for other assets
- [Place Your First Order](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/getting-started/first-order.md): Step-by-step guide to placing your first trade on Vela.
- [Withdrawals](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/getting-started/order-status.md): How to withdraw funds from your Vela account
- [Architecture Overview](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/introduction/architecture.md): Six-crate Rust workspace powering the Vela exchange.
- [Changelog](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/introduction/changelog.md): Release history for Vela Exchange
- [What is Vela?](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/introduction/what-is-vela.md): A high-performance verifiable spot DEX built by Monolith Systematic LLC
- [White Paper](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/introduction/whitepaper.md): Vela Exchange — Monolith Research Vol. 2, by Arya Somu.
- [Market Maker API Guide](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/market-making/api-guide.md): Complete reference for algorithmic and professional market making on Vela Exchange
- [Credit System](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/market-making/credit-system.md): How Vela's market maker credit system works
- [MM Dashboard](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/market-making/dashboard.md): The market maker dashboard on Vela Exchange.
- [Market Making Overview](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/market-making/overview.md): How to market make on Vela Exchange — features, mechanics, and getting started
- [Private L3 Feeds](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/market-making/private-feeds.md): Authenticated WebSocket feeds for market makers.
- [Changelog](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/resources/changelog.md): Release history for Vela Exchange
- [FAQ](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/resources/faq.md): Frequently asked questions about Vela Exchange.
- [Roadmap](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/resources/roadmap.md): Vela Exchange development roadmap.
- [ECDSA Authentication](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/security/ecdsa.md): How Vela uses secp256k1 signatures for security.
- [Fraud Proofs](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/security/fraud-proofs.md): How Vela's fraud proof system works.
- [Trust Model](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/security/trust-model.md): What you trust when using Vela in public beta.
- [Fees and Rebates](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/trading/fees.md): Vela's fee structure for makers and takers.
- [Reading the Order Book](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/trading/order-book.md): How to interpret Vela's live order book.
- [Order Types](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/trading/order-types.md): Limit and market orders on Vela Exchange.
- [Referral Program](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/trading/referrals.md): Earn 20% of referred users' taker fees for 90 days
- [Time in Force](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/trading/time-in-force.md): GTC, IOC, FOK, and Post-Only explained.
- [WebSocket Feeds](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/transparency/websocket.md): Real-time market data and private account events via WebSocket

## OpenAPI Specs

- [openapi](https://docs.vela.monolithsystematic.com/api-reference/openapi.json)