# Welcome to AstroSwap
The Intergalactic Cardano DEX
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#### With AstroSwap you can trade, stake, and farm tokens with all the confidence you'd expect from a top DeFi platform.
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## Swap
> Instantly trade your crypto tokens without having to create an account or go through any KYC procedures.
### Built on the Fastest Blockchain, Supported by the First Velas DEX, Made for Cardano
AstroSwap is built on the Velas blockchain, which has been clocked at 75,000 transactions per second. Additionally, AstroSwap is supported by WagyuSwap, the leading decentralized exchange on Velas. Despite AstroSwap being on the Velas blockchain, AstroSwap will have your favourite Cardano tokens with integrated bridge to maximise the user experience.
### Low Fees and High Speeds - the only way for Interstellar Travel
AstroSwap runs on the Velas blockchain, a blockchain with much lower transaction costs than Ethereum, Bitcoin, BSC and even Cardano. In early January 2022, the Velas blockchain sent nodes aboard the Falcon X rocket into space, making AstroSwap truly an Interstellar DEX.
Why pay higher fees for slower transactions?
### Fully Decentralized and Non-custodial
Unlike all the known CeFi platforms and exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, AstroSwap stays out of your private life and lets you keep full control of your assets.
## Earn Your $ASTRO
> Earn $ASTRO and other tokens by letting your crypto go to work for you with our sky high interest rates that are sure to leave your mouth watering.
### Stake your part in the Galaxy by Staking $ASTRO
$ASTRO holders can stake their tokens for free in our Galaxy Pools and to earn millions of dollars' worth of tokens every week from the top projects on Velas Chain. We keep adding new projects to our illustrious menu, so you can monetize your $ASTRO in an ever-growing number of ways.
### Earn $ASTRO through our Astro Liquidity Pools
If your preferred trading pairs aren't supported on AstroSwap Farms, you can still earn trading fees by staking your tokens in our Astro Liquidity Pools (LPs).
### Earn $ASTRO with our Solar Farms by Staking your LP Tokens
It's easy: you add liquidity, and stake Liquidity Pools (LPs) tokens, and in return you'll earn $ASTRO. In exchange for becoming more exposed to market fluctuations, you can earn higher APR to offset the risk.
## Is AstroSwap safe?
Yes. We wouldn't send you to space without the proper due diligence. As we are powered by WagyuSwap, take a look at our audits, courtesy of our audit by [Solidity Finance](https://solidity.finance/audits/Wagyu/).
**Ready to take off? Let's see where the Astronauts are heading off to next** 👨🏽🚀👨🏼🚀🚀🚀
# AstroSwap Exchange
AstroSwap is an Automated Market Maker (AMM), the very first one to trade Cardano tokens of the Velas chain. AstroSwap joins partners, WagyuSwap, as the fastest DEXs (Decentralized Exchange) around!
Decentralized trading on the newest DEX in the Velas ecosystem means you can do several things:
## Swap & Trade tokens
All without having to go through a Centralized Exchange. All trades on AstroSwap happen through interactions between our Exchange and your own wallet, so no KYC or invasions of privacy here.
## Astro Pools
You can only swap tokens on AstroSwap if there is enough liquidity of those tokens in the Astro Pools. If nobody has added liquidity for the token or tokens you want to swap, it will be impossible to complete a swap.\
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AstroSwap plans to incentive users to provide liquidity to the Astro Pools. In return users will receive a portion of the trading fees when swaps are made. Plus users can stake those LP tokens in the Solar Farms to earn more $ASTRO.
## Solar Farms
Liquidity providers can earn $ASTRO by locking their LP tokens into a smart contract. This added incentive means to address the risk of [impermanent loss](https://trustwallet.com/blog/what-is-impermanent-loss) that comes along with locking in your liquidity. (Please remember to always do your own research.)
## Galaxy Pools
Don't like the risk of joining a LP? No problem. Join our Astronauts to explore and stake the Galaxy. Its not rocket science, stake $ASTRO to earn $ASTRO.
# Token Swaps
AstroSwap token swaps are simply a mechanism to trade one VEP20 token for another by using our automated liquidity pools.
When you swap a token on the exchange you will pay a 0.25% trading fee**.** Here is how those fees are utilized:
0.17**%** - Sent to liquidity providers.
0.03**%** - Sent to the AstroSwap Treasury.
0.05**%** - Used to buy AstroSwap to burn.
# How to Trade
## Getting set up to trade
Before you can trade, you will need a wallet that is compatible with Velas (click [here](https://tokenmagic.app/#/) and add "Velas") and VEP20 tokens.
## Trading on the AstroSwap exchange
Go to the Exchange Page and click Unlock Wallet and make sure you're on the Velas network.
Click on the dropdown menu to select the tokens you want to trade, after ensuring it's one of the tokens you actually hold.
Once you have selected the token to swap, select the token you wish to trade for, then type in the desired amount. This isn't rocket science.
The token amount of your desired token is then estimated automatically, and vice-versa.
After making sure you're happy with the numbers, click the **Swap** button.
A new window with more detailed information will pop up. Once again, check if you're happy that the details are correct and click the Confirm Swap button. At this point, your wallet will require you to confirm the action.
*And BLAST OFF!*
# Astro Pools
When you add tokens to the AstroSwap Liquidity Pools, Astro Pools, you will receive LP tokens that will allow you to get a share of the fees.
## LP Tokens
If you deposit ADA and ASTRO tokens you will receive ADA-ASTRO LP tokens which will represent your portion of the ADA-ASTRO Liquidity Pool.
The funds deposited will be redeemable at any time. All you need to do is remove your liquidity.
## Liquidity Providers earn Trading Fees
When traders use your liquidity pool, you earn a share of the fees.
If your pair is traded on AstroSwap, the trader pays a 0.25% fee, of which 0.17**%** is subsequently added to the respective Liquidity Pool.
For added gains, you can also farm your LP tokens for some astronomical returns in our Solar Farms all while still earning your 0.17% trading fee.
# How to Add & Remove Liquidity
**How to add liquidity**
You’ll need to add both tokens of the trading pair you'd like to provide liquidity for, with the limit to the liquidity you can provide being the lowest USD value of the two tokens.
Feel free to use our exchange to get your desired tokens. Once you have them, follow these steps:
Go on the Liquidity page and click the "Add Liquidity" button.
Hit ‘Select a currency’ for both fields, pick the tokens you'd like to add liquidity for, and the amount for one in the relevant "Input" field. The other amount will appear instantly.
After you click the "Approve" button, your wallet will require you to confirm your approval. When the "Supply" button appears, click it.
If you're happy with the rewards displayed on the window that appears, hit "Confirm Supply" and confirm the action in your wallet.
You'll then see your balance of LP tokens at the bottom of the page.
Want to add more liquidity? Just repeat the steps above!
## **Removing liquidity**
Go on the Liquidity page and click on your pair under “Your Liquidity”
After you hit "Remove" a new window will appear, where you can choose the % you want to remove. Once you're satisfied that you've made the right choice, hit "Approve" and confirm the action in your wallet.
After double-checking the amount displayed in the window that pops up, click "Confirm" and approve the action in your wallet.
You'll then see your balance of LP tokens at the bottom of the page.
# Solar Farms
## Solar Farms
Liquidity Providers can earn $ASTRO by locking their LP tokens into a smart contract. This added incentive means to address the risk of [impermanent loss](https://trustwallet.com/blog/what-is-impermanent-loss) that is part and parcel of providing liquidity in a DEX. (Please remember to always do your own research.)
## Calculating the Rewards
The AstroSwap Solar Farm APR calculations include the rewards earned through being a liquidity provider and the rewards earned through staking LP Tokens.
The rewards are generated per block and distributed to each user based on their deposited amount at the end of each block.
For example, in the ADA-ASTRO farming pool, 1 $ASTRO is generated as the reward per block.
After 100 blocks are generated on the Velas chain, 100 $ASTRO are distributed to users based both on the amount they deposited and how long they deposited for.
If Astronaut Kirk deposited 10 ADA-ASTRO LP and Astronaut Yuri deposited 15 ADA-ASTRO LP, of the 100 $ASTRO distributed as rewards, Astronaut Kirk would get 40 ASTRO and Astronaut Yuri would get 60 ASTRO.
As more users lock more LP tokens, the APR will drop according to the proportion in which these new tokens are added.
# How to use Solar Farms
### Let's get to Solar Farms!
After you provide Liquidity into the Astro Pools, you can take your LP tokens and stake them to get yourself some extra $ASTRO.
### Providing liquidity to get LP Tokens
After you select the farm you want to use – either by APR or simply because you want to hold the tokens in question – you will need to add liquidity to get your LP Tokens.
First, click on the Farm you've chosen to open up its window. If you don't already have the required LP token, click on "Get (token pair) LP" which will open up the "Add Liquidity" page.
Luckily for you, we have a [guide for that too](/products/pancakeswap-pools/liquidity-guide).
## Putting your LP Tokens into a Solar Farm
You are now ready to farm your LP tokens.
Go to your chosen farm, click on it to expand it and hit the "Enable" button, followed by confirmation of that action in your wallet.
Wait until that button turns into "Stake LP" and click on it.
Type in the exact amount of LP tokens you want to stake or hit "Max" if you want to stake them all. At that point, click on "Confirm" and then follow through with that confirmation on your wallet.
You will then be able to see both your staked LP tokens as well as how much $ASTRO they've earned you.
If you decide you'd like to add more tokens, just repeat the process described above.
## Removing your LP tokens from a Solar Farm
Go to the Farms page and click on the Farm you have LP tokens in. Once it expands, click on the "-" button to remove your LP tokens.
When the window appears, choose how many tokens you'd like to remove, hitting "Max" if you'd like to remove them all. Then, hit "Confirm" and confirm the action in your wallet too.
Once your LP tokens have been unstaked, the $ASTRO rewards you've accrued will also have been automatically harvested and will appear in your wallet.
## Harvesting your Solar Farm Rewards
As your LP tokens earn you $ASTRO, you can choose how often you'd like to harvest them – and what you'd like to do with your new tokens.
Harvesting your $ASTRO is pretty simple. Just go to the relevant Farm where you have staked your LP tokens, click on it and once it expands, hit "Harvest."
At this point you'll have to confirm the action in your wallet. Remember that each time you harvest will incur a transaction fee, which although incredibly low, is still a cost to bear in mind.
Don't know what to do with your freshly harvested $ASTRO?
Then read on, young space cadet, as we're about to show you how you put your $ASTRO to work, as you explore and stake your way through our Galaxy Pools.
# Galaxy Pools
Explore the Galaxy Pools by staking $ASTRO to earn Astronomical APYs
## **What are Galaxy Pools?**
Galaxy Pools are the easiest way to let your tokens earn for you by staking them. Explore the Galaxy with the Astronauts to earn Astronomical APYs in the most convenient way possible
All you have to do is just stake $ASTRO to earn more $ASTRO.\
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$ASTRO holders can stake their tokens for free in the Galaxy Pools, with a total staking reserve of 450,000,000 $ASTRO, worth millions of dollars. AstroSwap will be exploring the Cardano Ecosystem for the best partnerships for inter galactic travel as AstroSwap becomes the DEX for Space.
# How to Stake
If you think Solar Farms are too complicated and you'd rather go with something simpler, then Galaxy Pools are perfect for you.
Follow the instructions below to learn how you can make your $ASTRO work for you.
## **Choose your Galaxy Pool**
After ensuring your wallet is connected and you've picked the right network, choose which Galaxy Pool you'd like to stake your $ASTRO in.
Let's look at our first two pools before moving on to the process of staking.
How are **Auto $ASTRO** and **Manual $ASTRO** different? It's simple.
The **Auto $ASTRO** pool works like a Vault where the users' rewards are re-staked automatically as they're accrued to give you instant compounding.
The **Manual $ASTRO** pool works exactly the same but, as its name indicates, the users have to manually re-stake the rewards they harvest for them to compound.
Conquer the Galaxy and stake your claim with the Astronauts with future missions to expand the Galaxy pools in the future will go through the following process.
After you have chosen your preferred Pool, click on it and hit the "Expand" button before confirming the action in your wallet.
By clicking the "Stake" button that now appears you will open the staking menu.
Type in your chosen amount or slide the knife to choose how much $ASTRO you want to stake. Then, hit "Confirm" and do the same on your wallet.
You have now staked your $ASTRO!
### **Adding and removing $**ASTRO
Adding and removing $ASTRO to a pool is incredibly easy. Just click on your chosen pool and click on "+" or "-" depending on what you'd like to do.
Please note, that unstaking from the Auto $ASTRO Galaxy Pool will incur a 0.1% for the first 72 hours.
The staking menu will appear. After you have chosen how much you'd like to add or remove, click on "Confirm" and confirm that action in your wallet as well
That's it. You are ready for your first space walk, go explore the Galaxy Pools of AstroSwap.
The journey of your life!
# Space Lottery
Participating in the Space Lottery gives you a chance to win astronomical prizes!\
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It's straightforward while being completely fair, plus you can enter as often as you like – Well, as long as you got $ASTRO to purchase tickets.
## S**pecifics**
* Lottery tickets will cost \~$1 USD worth of $ASTRO.
* No limit on number of entries – However, there will be a limit of 100 tickets that can be purchased at one time.
* Each individual ticket that is purchased will have a random 6-digit combination, with each digit ranging between 0-9 (ticket example 4-5-1-9-8-7). The more numbers you match from the left, the bigger the prize pools.
* The Space Lottery uses implementation of VRF for genuine and secure randomness.
## Ticket Costs & Discounts
At the start of the Space Lottery, ticket prices will be set to $1 USD (may vary slightly). When purchasing multiple Lottery tickets, a discount is applied depending on the number of tickets purchased at one time. Bulk discounts are applied as soon as you purchase more than 1 ticket and will receive a max discount of 4.95% when purchasing the maximum allowed (100 tickets)
## Conquering the Space Lottery (How to Win)
Winning is simple: match the numbers on your Lottery ticket (starting with the numbers on the left of your ticket) to the Winning Numbers of the Space Lottery. The Winning Numbers are drawn at the end of each Lottery round. If you still don’t understand, don’t worry! We have graphics and more information that will help, but to keep it simple, remember the following
* **Even matching just the first number on your ticket to the Winning Numbers will win you a small prize.**
* **More matching numbers will result in winnings from a bigger prize pool (Must be in order - starting from the left)**
## Prize E**ligibility**
Each ticket has 6 numbers, with each number ranging from 0 to 9. In order to win, the numbers on your ticket need to match the Winning Numbers from the Space Lottery draw (very important – this must be in order, starting from the left)
Let's take a look below for an example...
Let's assume the Winning Numbers for the first round of the Space Lottery are the following, 7-7-4-2-1-9
While your Lottery ticket numbers are 7-7-4-5-1-9
In the example above, your ticket has 5 matching numbers to the Winning Numbers. However, while the first 3 numbers all match, the fourth number **does not** (thereby ending your streak). Thus you would only qualify for Level 3 Prizes, despite having 2 more matching numbers.
Let's take another example ticket, and we shall say your Lottery ticket numbers were 3-7-4-2-1-9
This ticket is what we call a failed mission! As you can see in the second ticket example, there are 1 matching numbers to the Winning Numbers. Still, none of that matters because the **first number on the left** is not the same as the first number of the Winning Numbers. It's brutal, but this ticket wouldn't win anything at all.
So remember, the first number on the left has to match the Winning Numbers for you to have a winning ticket. Additionally, every matching number after that will qualify you for the next Prize Pool Level.
**Don't forget:** The numbers on the ticket must match the Winning Numbers in order, starting from the left!
## P**rize Sharing Across Prize Levels**
Moving on to the fun part...How much will you win?!?
The winners from the same level only share the Prize Pools. So, for example, Astronaut Aldrin had 5 numbers on his ticket that matched the Winning Numbers (in the correct order, starting on the left), lets also assume he was the only person to have 5 matching numbers. As a result, he would receive prizes from the Level 5 Prize Pool, and because he was the only person to qualify for the Level 5 Prize Pool, he would win the entire Level 5 Prize Pool (lucky guy).
Now let's look at Astronaut Kirk, and we shall say he had the 2 numbers on his ticket that matched the Winning Numbers (starting from the left). Thus he would only receive prizes from the Level 2 Prize Pool.
It's important to note that just because Astronaut Aldrin had 5 numbers in a row doesn't give him access to any Prize Pools other than Level 5. The same can be said about Astronaut Kirk and the Level 2 Prize Pool.
The prizes will be awarded after the conclusion of each round of the Space Lottery.
After a round finishes and the Winning Numbers have been drawn. You will be able to determine which tickets are the Winning Tickets and thus which Prize Pool Level you qualify for.
The amount each ticket wins will depend on how many other Winning Tickets also qualify for the same Prize Pool Level.
If that didn't make 100% sense to you, step into the Spacecraft for an example... Let's say Astronaut Aldrin has the only ticket that has 5 matching numbers with the Winning Numbers (once again in order, starting from the left). He would win the entire Level 5 Prize Pool.
However, if Astronaut Kirk and all the space cadets all have tickets with 5 numbers matching the Winning Numbers. Then, the whole Level 5 Prize Pool would be split evenly between all winning tickets.
See the Lottery FAQ for a breakdown of prizes across each Level (Note that the Prize Pools for each level are predetermined at the start of the Lottery)
# How to Play the Space Lottery
The Space Lottery is the latest way to best conquer the Universe with AstroSwap's Space Lottery, and the best way to earn $ASTRO.... It's not rocket science. Using VRF technology, it's entirely fair and a whole bunch of fun. You can find all the info you need below.
## **Deciding if you'd like to Enter a Round**
Just how all Astronauts are unique and talented, so are the rounds in the Space Lottery!
If the Prize Pool Level(s) isn't won, it will roll over into the following round, thus increasing the prize pool for the next round. Therefore, the longer we go without a winner, the BIGGER the Prize Pool gets.
And the longer the round is open, the more people can purchase a ticket. And with each ticket that is sold, it increases the prize pool even further. You can look here to check the current round's prize pool and remaining time.
1. Visit the Space Lottery page, and at the top of the page, you'll see the current round and its prize pool shown in US dollar (estimated value).
2. And if you go further down the page, you will be able to see the remaining time before the current round's Winning Tickets are drawn.
Please note that something can always change in the remaining time, more tickets could be sold and thus increasing the prize pool but at the same time reducing your individual odds of winning. (May the odds ever been in your favor)
## **Buying Lottery Tickets**
Buying tickets is so easy. You just need a little ASTRO though as each ticket costs approximately $1 USD (the exact ASTRO price is set at the start of the round).
When getting your ticket, you can choose to have your numbers randomly selected or if you're feeling lucky, you can pick them yourself.
We have a detailed breakdown of either selection method below.
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1\. On the Space Lottery Page, click the Buy Tickets button at the top of the page
There is a time between rounds where purchasing tickets isn't possible. Just check back after the countdown if that's the case.
2\. A window will open letting you select how many tickets to purchase. Select the amount of tickets you’d like to purchase into the field
3\. Don't forget, the more tickets you purchase, the greater the discount you receive. For more info, check out [Ticket Costs & Discounts](/products/space-lottery#ticket-costs-and-discounts).
The discount starts as soon as you purchase 2 or more tickets, and the discount will continue to scale all the way to 100 tickets where you will save almost 5% on your purchase (4.95%).
4\. When you're happy with the number of tickets you want to buy, click 'confirm' and confirm your action in your wallet.
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1\. On the Space Lottery Page, click the Buy Tickets button at the top of the page
There is a time between rounds where purchasing tickets isn't possible. Just check back after the countdown if that's the case.
2\. A window will open letting you select how many tickets to purchase. Select the amount of tickets you’d like to purchase into the field
3\. Don't forget, the more tickets you purchase, the greater the discount you receive. For more info, check out [Ticket Costs & Discounts](/products/space-lottery#ticket-costs-and-discounts).
The discount starts as soon as you purchase 2 or more tickets, and the discount will continue to scale all the way to 100 tickets where you will save almost 5% on your purchase (4.95%).
4\. To customize the numbers on your tickets, click the 'View/Edit Numbers' button
View/edit your ticket numbers
5\. A new window will open showing your tickets. Click onto a number for any ticket to change the number in that position. You can randomize your numbers again by clicking 'Randomize', or go back if you change your mind by clicking 'go back'.
You'll get a warning if you create duplicate tickets. It's possible your duplicate tickets will win. In this case your tickets will share in the prize pool for their bracket.
6\. When you're happy with your numbers, click the 'Confirm and buy' button.
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## **Viewing your tickets after buying**
You can view your tickets after you have purchased them and before the round's numbers are drawn.
1. Click 'View Your Tickets' in the 'Next Draw' area of the Lottery page
2. A window will open showing all of your tickets and their numbers. You can also purchase more tickets from this window.
## **When the round ends and winning numbers are drawn**
When the Winning Numbers are available at the end of a round, you can check your tickets to see if you won.
## **View your winning tickets**
Viewing your tickets is the same as before
1. Click 'View Your Tickets' in the 'Finished Rounds' area of the Lottery page.
2\. A window will open showing the Winning Numbers and all of your tickets and their numbers.
# FAQ - Space Lottery
## **What if there are no winners?**
If no one wins, any unclaimed $ASTRO rolls over to the next Lottery round.
## **My ticket matches several numbers but I can't claim a prize**
Tickets are only eligible for prizes if matching numbers start from left. See the Lottery documentation for a more detailed explanation.
## **How are prizes broken down between Prize Pool Levels?**
Each level's prize pool is a portion of the total ASTRO in each Lottery round
| Prize Pool Level (numbers match in order) | ASTRO Allocation |
| :---------------------------------------: | :--------------: |
| First 1 Number | 2% |
| First 2 Numbers | 3% |
| First 3 Numbers | 5% |
| First 4 Numbers | 10% |
| First 5 Numbers | 20% |
| First 6 Numbers | 40% |
| Burn | 20% |
## **Can I swap my tickets back to $ASTRO?**
Once you have purchased a Lottery ticket, you are UNABLE to convert back it to ASTRO.
## **If I win, do I need to manually claim the prize?**
All prizes need to be claimed. You can do this by clicking the ‘Check Now’ button under 'Are you a winner?'
## **How often is the lottery?**
A new Lottery round starts every 12 hours, giving you the chance to win tons of astronomical prizes.
## **What transaction fee will I pay for buying tickets?**
Transaction fees will be applied to each ticket you purchase. Purchasing a single ticket in the Space Lottery will cost the normal fees for a transaction. However, buying more tickets in that purchase will increase the fee. For example, buying 100 tickets rather than 1 will not multiply the fee by 100, but may increase the fee amount by 5-6 times (though this varies).
## **How does the bulk discount work?**
AstroSwap will be giving you the chance to receive discounts when purchasing multiple tickets. The more tickets you buy, the bigger the discount. However, we cap the number of tickets you can buy at a single time at 100 tickets (this doesn't mean you can't buy more - You can ALWAYS buy more)
## **Why can I only buy 100 tickets?**
You can only buy a maximum of 100 tickets in one purchase. Still, you have an unlimited amount of purchases that you can make. Therefore, you really have an unlimited amount of tickets you can purchase. Still, as mentioned, you can only purchase a maximum of 100 at a time.
## **If I manually create two or more tickets with the same numbers and they win, am I eligible for prizes for each ticket?**
Yes, each ticket is treated as a separate entry in the Space Lottery. But please note that the more Winning Tickets will result in a more diluted prize pool (regardless of the amount of matching numbers)**.**
## **Injection schedule: When is $ASTRO added to the lottery?**
When people enter the spacecraft and buy Space Lottery tickets, the ASTRO that they spend is added to the lottery pools. In addition, a total of 20,000 $ASTRO is also injected into the lottery pools on a regular schedule over the course of the eight rounds (four days).
The cycle restarts with a new 20,000 ASTRO as soon as the 8 rounds finish.
# AstroSwap 2022 Roadmap
Take a look at the AstroSwap Missions for 2022:
# AstroSwap Support
## Find all the latest FAQs, tutorials, and telegram links to be able speak directly with our Astronauts
Please take a look at the FAQs and tutorials if you have an unanswered question. If you can not find the answer to your question, feel free to contact any of our Astronauts, (Yuri, Kirk & Aldrin). The best way to contact the Astronauts is through Telegram, you can contact the official AstroSwap on Twitter but response rate will be much slower, additionally you can contact Astronaut Yuri on Twitter if that is your preferred medium.\
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General Links:\
[AstroSwap Website](https://www.astroswap.app/)\
[AstroSwap Medium](https://medium.com/@astroswap)\
[CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/astroswap)\
[CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/astroswap/)\
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Telegram:\
[AstroSwap](https://t.me/AstroSwapOfficial)\
[AstroSwap Announcements](https://t.me/astroswapann)\
[AstroSwap FAQ](https://t.me/AstroSwapOfficial/36757)\
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Telegram Support:\
Astronaut Kirk - @AstronautKirk\
Astronaut Yuri - @AstronautYuri\
Astronaut Aldrin - @AstronautAldrin\
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Community Telegram groups:\
[AstroSwap Official Turkish group](https://t.me/astroswaptrofficial)\
[AstroSwap Unofficial Spanish group](https://t.me/astroswap288)\
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Twitter:\
[AstroSwap](https://twitter.com/AstroSwapApp)\
[Astronaut Yuri](https://twitter.com/AstroYuri1)\
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Help Desk:\
[BlueZilla Support](https://t.co/1NYH1YI5qM)
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Bridges:\
[Swapz ](http://swapz.app/)([Guide](https://t.me/AstroSwapOfficial/27822))\
[VelasPad Bridge](https://bridge.velaspad.io/#)\
[MultiChain Labs](https://velas-busd-bsc.multichain.to/)\
[Velas Wallet](https://wallet.velas.com/) ([Guide](https://t.me/AstroSwapOfficial/27825))\
Youtube Video Bridge Tutorials: [Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYxjWtf5CPmThnBqO41Q_duQK6WbYyCVS)\
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Buy $ASTRO:\
Contract address for both BSC & Velas: 0x72eb7ca07399ec402c5b7aa6a65752b6a1dc0c27\
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WagyuSwap🥩: Buy $ASTRO on [Wagyuswap](https://exchange.wagyuswap.app/swap?outputCurrency=0x72eB7CA07399Ec402c5b7aa6A65752B6A1Dc0C27)\
Buy: 0.1% slippage, Sell: 0.1% slippage
PancakeSwap 🥞 : Buy $ASTRO on [PancakeSwap](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x72eB7CA07399Ec402c5b7aa6A65752B6A1Dc0C27)\
Buy: 0.1% Slippage, Sell: 12% slippage
Charts: \
📈VLX: DexScreener: [WVLX / ASTRO Chart](https://dexscreener.com/velas/0x0ababc436628fca29870c1419368ce5c18e77fa1)\
📊BSC: Dextools: [BNB / ASTRO Chart](https://www.dextools.io/app/bsc/pair-explorer/0x7396ff557cdf8af80ed8aa92b910eab2a278bda3)
# Getting Started with the AstroSwap DEX
**In view of the AstroSwap DEX launch on the 28th of January, we are releasing a guide so that everyone can familiarize themselves with the various options to get started right away!**
The ultimate aim for the DEX is to run on Cardano when the KEVM - the next Cardano update becomes available. However, for now, the AstroSwap development team came up with a smart solution without compromising on transaction speed. The solution is to run the DEX on on the Velas network, and when the blockchain is available upgrade it to Cardano. For this, we built a bridge to enable users to transact from Cardano to the Velas network - a multi-chain bridge solution, such that everyone can take advantage of the DEX from day one.
There are three main coins users will need to have in order to interact with the DEX:
1. ASTRO – the native token of AstroSwap providing the DEX;
2. ADA - the native token powering the Cardano ecosystem
3. BUSD - the stable coin that unifies Velas to MetaMask.
Take a look at Mission Control's full guide on [medium](https://medium.com/@astroswap/c6aa1988fdcc)
# Tutorials & Guides
Step by Step Guide to Reach the Moon
## 📖 HOW TO BRIDGE: VLX (BSC) —> VLX (VLX) TO BE USED AS NETWORK GAS 📖
This guide has been copied and modified with Wagyuswap's @ChefWhite's permission for AstroSwap needs.
For video version of this guide click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seIg67z0Xac). Credits to Crypto Jumpstart.
Before you start, please note that Swapz is going to airdrop you a small amount of VLX after you go through the ASTRO bridging process. If you still need extra VLX on your Velas Network connected Metamask, proceed with the guide.
Question: Astronaut, why would I want to bridge ASTRO to Metamask Velas Network?
Answer: By bridging ASTRO tokens to Velas network you unlock many possibilities which you'd otherwise not be exposed to on Binance Smart Chain network, such as farming and staking on AstroSwap. If your goal is just to HODL, you don't have to do any transfers to Metamask Velas Network.
This guide assumes that you already hold ASTRO tokens in your Binance Smart Chain connected [Metamask ](https://metamask.io/)(if not, buy [here](https://bit.ly/3uO1sd2)), together with at least 0.021 BNB which will be used as a cross-chain fee during bridging process.
Please note, with Swapz mentioned in the guide, you can also bridge VLX. Revolutionary thing we're doing is that with every bridging transaction you're going to be doing on [Swapz](http://swapz.app/), [VelasPad](https://bridge.velaspad.io/#) or [MultiChain Labs](https://velas-busd-bsc.multichain.to/) bridge to Velas, you'll receive 1 VLX, which essentially means you'll be trading without gas fees.
So let's start!
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1. Go to https://tokenmagic.app/#/ , connect your wallet and go to the first tab called "Chains". Click "ADD" next to Velas and confirm the adding of Velas Network inside your Metamask wallet window.
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2. Open your Metamask wallet, click on the "Assets", scroll down the bottom, click on "Import tokens" and copy paste 0x72eb7ca07399ec402c5b7aa6a65752b6a1dc0c27 contract inside the first field, that should autofill the rest 2 fields. Now click "Add Custom Token". That will make the token visible inside your wallet. Repeat this step on both BSC network and Velas network inside your Metamask wallet.
3. Let's start the ASTRO bridging process. Go to https://swapz.app/ and click "LAUNCH APP" on the top right of the website, this will bring you to a new page where the bridging process happens.
4. On top, make sure the "Swap" is picked. Now you'll see two squares. Click on them and set them so the left side says "BSC" and the right side "Velas". It should essentially say BSC > Velas. That means you're bridging from BSC network to Velas network.
5. Under "BSC" square, click on "BUSD" and change it to "ASTRO". Manually input the amount of tokens you want to bridge to the right and press "SWAP".
6. Next interface will open. On the bottom click the red button which says "Allow to Swap". Confirm the action in your Metamask by paying 0.00045 BNB.
7. Once that action ends, a new red button saying "Swap" will show up. Click on it and confirm the action once again in Metamask by paying 0.02 BNB Cross-chain fee.
8. The bridging process will initiate which will require about 60-90 seconds of your patience. You'll see 2 loading bars, one after another. If you experience any kind of problem at this stage and bridging gets stuck, contact the Swapz support and send them the transaction ID [here](https://t.me/joinchat/KGFAzfYLsdRkMjgy).
9. Once both bars get to 100% you'll see the confirmation that your tokens have been successfully bridged to Velas Network. You should be seeing them in your Metamask when it's connected to Velas Network.
For bridging back to Binance Smart Chain, just repeat the whole SWAPZ step, but turn the squares in step 4 around so they say Velas > BSC. The cross-chain fee is 45 VLX.
Now you're all ready to farm and stake your ASTRO once the DEX drops!
Hope that this guide helps!
Please note that we are not responsible for any loss of funds.
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## 📖 HOW TO BRIDGE: ASTRO (BSC) —> ASTRO (VLX) 📖
This guide has been copied and modified with Wagyuswap's @ChefWhite's permission for AstroSwap needs.
For video version of this guide click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seIg67z0Xac). Credits to Crypto Jumpstart.
Revolutionary thing we're doing is that with every bridging transaction you're going to be doing on [Swapz](http://swapz.app/), [VelasPad](https://bridge.velaspad.io/#) or [MultiChain Labs](https://velas-busd-bsc.multichain.to/) bridge to Velas, you'll receive 1 VLX, this essentially makes our DEX use gasless. If you still need extra VLX on your Velas Network connected Metamask, proceed with the guide.
Question: Astronaut, why would I want to bridge VLX to Metamask Velas Network?
Answer: If your goal is to stake or do any sort of trades / farming on the AstroSwap, you're going to need VLX inside your Metamask Velas wallet. VLX is used as a gas in the same way PancakeSwap uses BNB as a gas on their exchange for example. If your goal is just to HODL, you don't have to do any transfers to Metamask Velas Network.
This guide assumes that you already have some BNB and VLX inside your Metamask wallet (if not, buy here: [BNB](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0xe9e7cea3dedca5984780bafc599bd69add087d56), [VLX](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0xe9c803f48dffe50180bd5b01dc04da939e3445fc), that is connected to Binance Smart Chain network.
So let's start!
1. If you haven't yet added Velas network to Metamask, go to , connect your wallet and go to the first tab called "Chains". Click "ADD" next to Velas and confirm the adding of Velas Network inside your Metamask wallet window. You don't need to add any contract for VLX to Velas network since it's network's base token (shows automatically under Velas network).
2. Create a Velas Wallet on this link: and follow the instructions.
3. Once you're inside Velas Wallet, click on a notebook and pen icon to the right side of the search bar.
4. Scroll down to "BSC Network" section and click + sign next to "Binance Coin" and "Velas BEP-20". This will add both "BNB" and "VLX BEP-20" version of the token to the "BSC Network" section of your Velas Wallet.
5. Click on "Binance Coin" inside your Velas Wallet and click on receive button on the right side. Copy that address.
6. Go to your Metamask and send AT LEAST 0.006 BNB to your Velas Wallet (actual fee is 0.005 BNB but it never hurts to have a bit more does it?). This BNB inside your Velas Wallet will be used to pay for the bridging fee of your VLX from the BSC Network side of the Velas Wallet, to the Velas Network side of the wallet.
7. Return to your Metamask and send your "VLX" to the same address that you've sent your "BNB" to.
8. Now you'll notice that you have both "Velas BEP-20" and "Binance Coin" inside your Velas wallet.
9. Click on "Velas BEP-20", on the right side click "SWAP". This will open a new interface. Under "Choose Network" it should say "Velas EVM (VLX)". All you have to do here is input the amount of VLX you want to send to the Velas Network side of your wallet. Click "SWAP" to confirm the action. That will also use your "BNB - Binance Coin" as a bridging fee.
10. After 10-20 seconds you'll notice that your VLX is now in "Velas EVM", right under the "Velas Network" section of the wallet.
11. Go to your Metamask and switch it to Velas Network. Copy the address of your Metamask Wallet.
12. Go back to your Velas Wallet, click on "Velas EVM". On the right side click on the "Send" button. This will again open a new interface. Copy your Metamask address into the "To" section. Input the amount of VLX you'd like to send to your Metamask and click "SEND". Fee is just 0.003 VLX because Velas Network is just awesome like that.
13. Your "VLX" will now arrive to your Metamask wallet almost instantly.
You can now use any function you'd like on AstroSwap once it releases.
Hope that this guide helps!
Please note that we are not responsible for any loss of funds.
# FAQs
Last Updated 26.01.2022
Very Astronomic FAQ 🚀
Certain sections of the FAQ are copied and modified for AstroSwap purposes from [WagyuSwap's FAQ](https://t.me/wagyuswapofficial/122101) with @ChefWhite's permission.
Find the latest FAQ on our telegram [here](https://t.me/AstroSwapOfficial/36757).