# Polynomial

Welcome to Polynomial - the next-generation decentralized trading platform built on Polynomial Chain.

## What is Polynomial?

Polynomial Trade is a gasless, hybrid orderbook exchange for perpetual contracts with native cross-margin capabilities.

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**Key Benefits:**

* **Gasless Trading** - No gas fees on Polynomial Chain
* **Hybrid Orderbook** - Combines CLOB and AMM for optimal execution
* **Cross-Margin** - Use shared collateral across all positions
* **Ultra-Fast** - 200ms latency with Pyth Lazer integration

## Quick Start

### Getting Started

1. [**Wallet Setup Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/wallet-setup) - Connect and configure your wallet
2. [**Complete Trading Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/trading) - Learn to trade step-by-step
3. [**Complete Staking Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/staking) - Learn to stake and earn rewards

## Documentation Structure

Our documentation follows the Diátaxis Framework for optimal user experience:

### 🛠️ [How-to Guides](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/how-to/README.md) - Solve problems

**Purpose**: Task-oriented guides for specific problems

* [**Wallet Setup Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/wallet-setup) - Connect and configure your wallet
* [**Complete Trading Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/trading) - All trading operations in one place
* [**Complete Staking Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/staking) - All staking operations in one place
* [**Chain Operations Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/chain) - Bridge assets, configure RPC
* [**Advanced Features Guide**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/how-to-guides/advanced) - Keepers, arbitrage, API integration

### 📖 [Reference](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/reference/README.md) - Technical details

**Purpose**: Factual information for quick lookup

* [**Trading API**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/trading-api) - API documentation and endpoints
* [**Contract Addresses**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/contract-addresses) - Smart contract addresses
* [**Trading Fees**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/trading-fees) - Fee structure and calculations
* [**Audit Reports**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/audit-reports) - Security audit documentation
* [**Network Configuration**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/network-config) - Network settings and RPC

### 💡 [Explanations](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/README.md) - Understand concepts

**Purpose**: Deep understanding of how things work

* [**Polynomial Chain**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/polynomial-chain) - Understanding the blockchain
* [**Cross-Margin Trading**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/cross-margin) - Margin management concepts
* [**Liquidity Layer**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/liquidity-layer) - How liquidity works
* [**Hybrid Orderbook**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/hybrid-orderbook) - Trading mechanism explained
* [**Debt Mechanism**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/debt-mechanism) - Risk management system

### 🆘 [Support](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/support/README.md) - Get help

**Purpose**: Problem-solving and community resources

* [**FAQ**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/faq) - Common questions and answers
* [**Troubleshooting**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/troubleshooting) - Fix common issues
* [**Community**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/community) - Join our community
* [**Contact Support**](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/contact) - Get direct help

## Popular Topics

* [Understanding Cross-Margin](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/cross-margin)
* [Staking Points System](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/staking-points)
* [Hybrid Orderbook System](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/hybrid-orderbook)
* [Missions System](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/missions-system)
* [Debt Mechanism](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/debt-mechanism)
* [TradingView Webhooks](https://docs.polynomial.fi/explanations/tradingview-webhooks)
* [Audit Reports](https://docs.polynomial.fi/reference/audit-reports)

## Need Help?

* Check our [FAQ](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/faq) for quick answers
* Join our [Community](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/community) for discussions
* [Contact Support](https://docs.polynomial.fi/support/contact) for direct help