# RivrDEX > The Trading Layer of Vara Network ## Docs - [Partners and campaigns](https://rivrdex.io/docs/ecosystem/partners-and-campaigns.md): RivrDEX is building the DeFi layer of Vara Network — partnering with ecosystem projects and rewarding early adopters through Galxe campaigns. - [Vara Network](https://rivrdex.io/docs/ecosystem/vara-network.md): The layer-1 blockchain powering RivrDEX — fast block times, WASM smart contracts, and near-zero transaction costs. - [Creating a trading pair](https://rivrdex.io/docs/features/creating-pairs.md): Deploy a new liquidity pool for any two tokens on Vara Network. No approval required — anyone can create a pair. - [Providing liquidity](https://rivrdex.io/docs/features/providing-liquidity.md): Deposit a token pair into a pool to enable trading and earn a proportional share of the 0.3% LP fee on every swap. - [Swapping tokens](https://rivrdex.io/docs/features/swapping.md): Exchange one token for another at the current AMM price. Near-gasless, with a flat 0.35% fee. - [Connect a wallet](https://rivrdex.io/docs/getting-started/connect-wallet.md): Set up a Vara-compatible browser wallet and connect it to RivrDEX. - [Get tokens](https://rivrdex.io/docs/getting-started/get-tokens.md): Buy VARA on an exchange or bridge assets from Ethereum to start trading on RivrDEX. - [Interface overview](https://rivrdex.io/docs/getting-started/interface-overview.md): A tour of the RivrDEX app — top navigation, Swap page, and Pools page. - [Mainnet quickstart](https://rivrdex.io/docs/getting-started/quickstart.md): From an empty browser to your first mainnet swap on RivrDEX — wallet, tokens, trade. - [First swap with the voucher](https://rivrdex.io/docs/getting-started/voucher-guide.md): A visual, step-by-step walkthrough: bridge USDT, then make your first RivrDEX swap with zero VARA using the gas voucher. - [Core principles](https://rivrdex.io/docs/introduction/core-principles.md): RivrDEX is built on four principles — open-source, permissionless, near-gasless, and non-custodial. Together, they define what the protocol is and who it's for. - [What is RivrDEX](https://rivrdex.io/docs/introduction/what-is-rivrdex.md): RivrDEX is a permissionless, non-custodial automated market maker (AMM) DEX built on Vara Network — fast, near-gasless, and open to anyone. - [AMM mechanism](https://rivrdex.io/docs/protocol/amm-mechanism.md): How RivrDEX prices trades using the constant product formula — no order book required. - [Fee structure](https://rivrdex.io/docs/protocol/fee-structure.md): How RivrDEX's 0.35% swap fee is collected, distributed, and why network fees are near-zero. - [Smart contracts](https://rivrdex.io/docs/protocol/smart-contracts.md): An overview of RivrDEX's contract architecture — Factory, Pair, and Router — built with Gear on Vara Network. - [FAQ](https://rivrdex.io/docs/resources/faq.md): Answers to common questions about RivrDEX — fees, wallets, liquidity, and more. - [Links & resources](https://rivrdex.io/docs/resources/links.md): Official links, community channels, developer resources, and network references for RivrDEX. - [Earning points](https://rivrdex.io/docs/rewards/earning-points.md): How trading points are calculated, plus check-ins, streaks, missions, and Discord role bonuses. - [Levels & loyalty](https://rivrdex.io/docs/rewards/levels-and-loyalty.md): XP, the ten levels, loyalty multipliers up to +25%, and the leaderboard. - [Rewards overview](https://rivrdex.io/docs/rewards/overview.md): Earn points for trading on RivrDEX, climb levels, and redeem real rewards — USDT, hardware wallets, and exclusive Discord roles. - [Rewards quickstart](https://rivrdex.io/docs/rewards/quickstart.md): Join RivrDEX Rewards and earn your first points in about five minutes. - [Rewards shop](https://rivrdex.io/docs/rewards/shop.md): Spend your points on USDT payouts, hardware wallets, and an exclusive Discord role.