Cryptocurrency

## What Is QuickSwap? QuickSwap is a [decentralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/decentralized-exchange-dex) that runs on Polygon Network to offer cheaper and faster transactions. Its [automated market maker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/automated-market-maker-amm) integrates upgradeable [smart contracts](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/smart-contract) on [Ethereum](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/) and renders [intermediaries](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/intermediary-middleman) obsolete. The exchange is based on open-source software and prioritizes decentralization, [censorship resistance](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/censorship-resistance) and security. It benefits from ultra-low gas prices compared to Ethereum, as well as fast and simple trading execution. Anyone can become a [liquidity provider](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquidity-provider-tokens-lp-tokens) by depositing two tokens into a [liquidity pool](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquidity-pool). The exchange enables the trading of [ERC-20](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/erc-20) tokens, which are traded according to the constant product formula. The mechanism removes the need for an [order book](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/order-book) and allows traders to tap into a constant pool of liquidity. Liquidity providers can passively invest their assets to accumulate trading fees or provide liquidity as a hedge for certain trading strategies. Traders use tools like [token swaps](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/token-swap) or can deploy arbitrage bots to compare prices across different exchanges. Finally, developers integrate the exchange with different liquidity aggregators or [wallets](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/hot-wallet). ## Who Are the QuickSwap Founders? QuickSwap was founded by Roc Zacharias, who is also the CEO of Lunar Digital Assets, a blockchain marketing and consultancy firm that also acts as an advisor to the exchange. It is furthermore advised by the Matic Foundation, a governing body of the Polygon blockchain. ## When Did QuickSwap Launch? QuickSwap launched in May 2021 with over 96% of the tokens distributed to the community. It is now considered the main decentralized exchange for Polygon, a [layer-two](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/layer-2) solution for Ethereum. ## Where Is QuickSwap Located? The exchange doesn’t provide any information about its headquarters. ## QuickSwap Restricted Countries At the time of writing, there is no information about restricted countries on this exchange. ## QuickSwap Supported Coins List QuickSwap supports all ERC-20 tokens deployed on Polygon, including wrapped tokens like [wrapped Bitcoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-wrapped-bitcoin). ## How Much Are QuickSwap Fees? The exchange charges a 0.3% fee for swapping tokens, which is distributed among liquidity providers on a pro-rata basis. ## Is It Possible to Use Leverage or Margin Trade on QuickSwap? There is no margin or [leverage trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-leverage-in-crypto-trading-and-how-to-use-it) option on this exchange.