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Exchange

Every token on Unit Network has its own decentralized exchange (DEX) with automated market making — no listing fees, no gatekeepers.

How It Works​

  • Every token is paired with USDU (TOKEN/USDU)
  • Trading uses an AMM model (constant product formula, like Uniswap) — no order books
  • Prices adjust dynamically based on the ratio of tokens in the liquidity pool
  • Anyone can trade, and anyone can provide liquidity

Fee Structure (2% per Trade)​

RecipientSharePurpose
UNIT Treasury0.5%Strengthens the network-wide reserve fund
Token Treasury0.5%Backs the specific token being traded
Liquidity Pool0.5%Rewards liquidity providers
Vault0.5%Rewards vault operators
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This four-way fee split means every trade simultaneously grows the UNIT reserve, backs the traded token, deepens liquidity, and rewards infrastructure operators.

Key Benefits​

BenefitDescription
No listing feesEvery token automatically gets a DEX
Transparent pricingAMM ensures fair, market-driven prices
Self-reinforcingEvery trade strengthens treasuries and pools
Non-custodialYou always control your own tokens
AccessibleEven small-scale tokens can have functional markets

DEX vs. Centralized Exchange​

FeatureUnit Network DEXCentralized Exchange
ListingAutomatic for all tokensApplication + fees
CustodyNon-custodialExchange holds your funds
TransparencyOn-chain, fully auditableOpaque
Fee distribution4-way ecosystem splitFees go to operator
AccessibilityOpen to allKYC/AML requirements

How AMM Pricing Works​

The exchange uses a constant product formula: x × y = k

  • x = tokens in pool, y = USDU in pool, k = constant
  • Buying tokens reduces token supply in pool → price increases
  • Selling tokens increases token supply in pool → price decreases
  • Larger trades relative to pool size experience more slippage

Price impact depends on pool depth — more liquidity = less slippage = better trading experience.

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