> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aark.digital/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aark.digital/about/perpetual-mode.md).

# Perpetual Mode

**Perpetual Trading Mode** is Aark Digital’s **decentralized perpetual futures market**, offering **deep liquidity, cross-chain compatibility, and advanced order execution**. Built on **Orderly Network’s infrastructure**, it delivers **CEX-level orderbook trading** with **trustless execution and full user control**.

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### <mark style="color:purple;">**Key Features**</mark>

* **Centralized Limit Order Book (CLOB)** – **Limit & market orders** with **low-latency matching**.
* **Cross-Chain Liquidity** – Seamless **trading across multiple blockchains** (Ethereum, Solana, NEAR, Polygon).
* **Up to 50x Leverage** – **Manage risk & maximize exposure**.
* **Deep Liquidity** – **RMM system mirrors Orderly’s orderbooks** for **tight spreads & minimal slippage**.
* **Gas-Free Transactions** – **Trade without additional costs**, improving profitability.
* **100+ Trading Pairs** – **Major assets (BTC, ETH) & emerging tokens**.

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### <mark style="color:purple;">**How It Works**</mark>

1. **Choose a trading pair from 100+ available options.**
2. **Execute market or limit orders using CLOB.**
3. **Trade with up to 50x leverage across multiple blockchains.**
4. **Access deep liquidity and reduced slippage through RMM integration.**
5. **Leverage gas-free transactions for cost-efficient trading.**

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### <mark style="color:purple;">**Who Should Use Perpetual Mode?**</mark>

✔ **Active traders** – Enjoy **CEX-style execution with DeFi security**.\
✔ **Leverage traders** – Trade with **up to 50x leverage**.\
✔ **Cross-chain users** – Seamlessly access **liquidity across multiple blockchains**.

✘ **Casual investors** – Perpetual trading involves **higher risk** compared to spot trading.

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### <mark style="color:purple;">**Why Trade in Perpetual Mode?**</mark>

* **Seamless Cross-Chain Trading** – **No bridging needed**, assets remain **on their native chain**.
* **CEX-Level Execution in DeFi** – **Fast, precise, & transparent order matching**.
* **Cost-Efficient & Gas-Free** – **Maximize profits with lower trading costs**.
* **Diverse Market Access** – **100+ trading pairs, deep liquidity, and high flexibility**.

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### Summary

**Decentralized Perpetual Futures Market** with **CEX-like execution**.

**100+ trading pairs, 50x leverage, and cross-chain liquidity**.

**Gas-free, deep liquidity, and RMM-powered orderbook trading**.

**Ideal for active & leveraged traders, not recommended for casual investors.**
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