> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rivrdex.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# RivrDEX Documentation

> The trading layer of Vara Network. Swap tokens, provide liquidity, and launch new markets — all near-gasless.

RivrDEX is a permissionless, non-custodial decentralized exchange live on **Vara Network mainnet**. Trade any token, earn from liquidity pools, collect rewards for every swap, or launch your own trading pair — with near-zero gas costs and instant execution.

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  <Card title="Mainnet quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/docs/getting-started/quickstart">
    From an empty browser to your first mainnet swap — wallet, tokens, trade.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Earn rewards" icon="trophy" href="/docs/rewards/overview">
    Points for every swap. Climb levels and redeem USDT, hardware wallets, and roles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Swap Tokens" icon="arrows-rotate" href="/docs/features/swapping">
    Learn how to swap tokens, understand fees, and configure slippage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Provide Liquidity" icon="droplet" href="/docs/features/providing-liquidity">
    Deposit tokens into pools and earn a share of trading fees.
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## Get started in three steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    Install a Vara-compatible wallet extension and connect it to the RivrDEX app at [app.rivrdex.io](https://app.rivrdex.io). See [Connect a wallet](/docs/getting-started/connect-wallet).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get tokens on Vara">
    Buy VARA on an exchange, or bridge **USDT** from Ethereum with the Vara Network Bridge — the DEX currently trades against wUSDT. See [Get tokens](/docs/getting-started/get-tokens) for the walkthrough.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start trading or earning">
    Swap tokens instantly, add liquidity to earn fees, or join [Rewards](/docs/rewards/overview) and earn points on every trade.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore the protocol

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  <Card title="AMM Mechanism" icon="function" href="/docs/protocol/amm-mechanism">
    Understand the constant product formula powering every trade.
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  <Card title="Fee Structure" icon="percent" href="/docs/protocol/fee-structure">
    See how the 0.35% swap fee is collected and distributed.
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  <Card title="Vara Network" icon="network-wired" href="/docs/ecosystem/vara-network">
    Learn why RivrDEX is built on Vara and what it means for you.
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  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/docs/resources/faq">
    Answers to common questions about gas, tokens, risks, and more.
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