# Getting Started

Bound is a self-custodial exchange delivering CEX-grade UX on DEX infrastructure. Trade, earn yield, borrow, and swap across chains from a single account - you always control your own keys.

## For traders

Swap Bitcoin-native tokens and cross-chain assets (ETH, SOL, USDC and more) with near-instant execution - directly from a self-custodial wallet. No CEX account, no seed phrase, no bridging.

## For Liquidity providers

Earn yield on your BTC and runes by depositing into AMM pools on Bitcoin mainnet. Set a custom price range, collect trading fees, and withdraw anytime - all on-chain.

## For Yield seekers & BTC holders

Put your BTC to work through covered calls and liquidation-free loans. Earn native BTC yield or borrow stablecoins against your BTC -without selling, without wrapping, without liquidation risk.

## For developers

Integrate with Bound's trading infrastructure and derivatives marketplace via B2B API. Build on top of Bitcoin-native AMM, options, and lending - or plug into the gossip protocol as a market maker.

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