> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vdex.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vdex.trade/introduction/quickstart.md).
# About
#### What is VDEX?
VDEX is the global capital marketplace where you can trade anything, anywhere. For the first time, users can buy crypto, stocks, commodities, FX, and prediction markets all on the same platform.
#### Mission
Self-custody and privacy are inalienable human rights. These rights must be upheld without imposing costs or compromising experience. VDEX fulfills this vision by unifying the control of a DEX with the performance of a CEX:
An immutable dark pool with sub-millisecond finality and Zero Fees.
#### Core Contributors
[Virtual Labs](https://virtuallabs.xyz/) is a core contributor supporting the growth of VDEX.
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