# Introduction to LODE ## Why LODE? In recent years, it has become clear why over 95% of perpetual trading volume occurs on centralized exchanges (CEXs). Current decentralized exchanges (DEXs) rely on outdated mechanisms and architectures plagued by poor liquidity, limited trading pairs, high fees, and capital inefficiency. This misalignment between traders and DEXs creates a losing battle: venues need liquidity providers (LPs), and LPs profit when traders lose. Essentially, traders are playing against the house — and unless the house wins, it cannot survive. This system provides little incentive for DEXs to empower traders, resulting in a frustrating user experience that directly impacts profitability. This is why we built LODE. LODE is not just another decentralized exchange — it’s an entryway to infinite resource troves. Designed for traders who crave freedom and opportunity, LODE empowers users to explore vast, untapped markets and unearth unseen opportunities in the expansive trenches of crypto. Unlike traditional DEXs, LODE leverages an intents-based model that doesn’t require local liquidity or LPs to list trading pairs. Instead, LODE taps into a “solver” network via [SYMMIO](https://www.symm.io/), accessing infinite liquidity sources from any on- or off-chain venue. This enables LODE to offer an extensive array of trading pairs (300+) and deep liquidity without the limitations of conventional DEXs. For traders, this sophisticated system is seamlessly integrated into an intuitive front end, delivering a familiar trading experience with industry-leading UI and UX. ## Why Berachain? We believe Berachain is poised to become a unique DeFi hub outside Ethereum and its Layer 2 ecosystems. As an EVM-identical Layer 1 built on the Cosmos SDK, Berachain stands out with its innovative “Proof of Liquidity” (PoL) system, which aligns validators, dApps, and users in a truly meritocratic ecosystem — free of traditional incentive programs or bureaucracy. In this model, the best-performing dApps and their users earn the most rewards, creating a powerful motivation to build and engage. This dynamic fuels a virtuous cycle: as more users engage, more PoL is generated, leading to increased governance rewards (BGT) and direct incentives. dApps actively compete by incentivizing validators for a larger share of rewards, benefiting ecosystem participants. This alignment among users, dApps, and validators creates a unique, self-reinforcing flywheel that is not observed on Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions. Once liquidity enters the Berachain ecosystem, it tends to stay. Users face negative opportunity costs if they move liquidity elsewhere, missing out on potential rewards. This “sticky” liquidity creates a strong gravitational pull, positioning Berachain as a key DeFi liquidity hub. ## LODE Intents The concept of intent-based trading, despite its growing popularity within DeFi, remains elusive to many. Originating from SYMMIO, intent-based derivatives trading facilitates a symmetrical, coordinated exchange of perpetual contracts between two parties: the trader and the solver.
In practical terms, a trader expresses their ‘intent to trade’ via the LODE front end. This action triggers an instantaneous quote response, as real-time quotes are streamed continuously from solvers — sophisticated off-chain market makers. Should the trader agree to the trade’s terms, they proceed by submitting a ‘request for trade,’ accompanied by the necessary trade collateral. Upon this request, a solver strategically hedges — potentially through avenues such as CEXs, DEXs, or OTC desks — before executing the trade. This ensures the solver maintains a delta-neutral position concerning the collateral required for facilitating the trade. Coined by SYMMIO, this system is known as an “Automated Market for Quotes” (AMFQ). Key advantages of the AMFQ system include just-in-time liquidity and solvers’ ability to dynamically hedge positions in real time. This approach fosters deep liquidity and supports an extensive array of trading pairs (primarily dependent on solvers’ ability to hedge the desired asset). Moreover, it eliminates the burden of excessive borrowing fees for users. Instead, users are subject to a nominal base fee of 0.06%, a solver-determined spread (constituting their profit margin), and funding rates designed to maintain market equilibrium. For an in-depth exploration of intent-based derivatives within decentralized perpetual trading, refer to [this article](https://intentx.io/research/posts/trading-with-intent) by Squigs via IntentX Research. ## Conclusion LODE is set to emerge as a best-in-class derivatives DEX on Berachain, blending advanced technology with strategic partnerships to offer a compelling trading platform. With its unique approach to intent-based derivatives trading, supported by innovative structured products and a distinct user interface, LODE ensures a seamless and efficient trading experience. Our commitment to deep liquidity, low fees, and a broad spectrum of trading pairs positions LODE as an essential platform for traders seeking to navigate the complexities of the crypto market with ease and confidence. # POL and BGT Rewards on LODE ## Why is PoL Important to LODE? LODE serves as a productive outlet for Berachain’s sticky liquidity, offering traders extensive opportunities and sustainable yield strategies. By leveraging deposited collateral in trading accounts and resource-harvesting vaults, LODE enables users to enhance their profitability with minimal effort while earning native ecosystem rewards. This creates a synergistic flywheel effect that benefits both the protocol and its users. PoL supports long-term growth by driving competitiveness among dApps on Berachain. The best-performing platforms earn the most rewards, incentivizing continuous improvement and innovation. This alignment ensures that LODE attracts users and liquidity, fostering a thriving ecosystem. ## LODE: In-App Rewards Overview LODE’s in-app reward system is designed to incentivize user engagement and contributions to the platform’s growth. The system rewards users for trading activity, collateral deposits, and exploring new features. This approach not only drives engagement but also creates opportunities for collaboration with ecosystem partners. #### Key Reward Mechanisms * **Trading Activity**: Rewards based on volume, frequency, and profitability. * **User Growth**: Incentives for referring new users and engaging new traders. * **Collateral Deposits**: Rewards users for depositing USDC into trading accounts and resource-harvesting vaults. * **Feature Adoption**: Encouragement to try new products and features. #### Berachain Vaults Vaults act as a versatile tool to incentivize desired actions without diluting the native token. They enable targeted rewards for single or ongoing activities, allowing the protocol to adapt rewards dynamically to align with strategic goals. #### XP-Based Reward System Overview LODE’s XP-based system encourages user engagement through seasonal progression. Seasonal XP tracks activity within specific periods, advancing users through levels. * **Seasonal XP**: Users earn points for trading activity and completing platform-specific quests. #### Simplified XP Framework * **Earning XP**: Points are awarded based on trading volume, profitability, and quest completion. * **Levels**: Progression tiers reward users as they engage more deeply with the platform. * **Quests**: Provide additional opportunities for users to earn XP and explore platform features. This streamlined system ensures a balance between accessibility and challenge, incentivizing meaningful participation while driving platform growth and rewarding active users. # Redefining DeFi Derivatives LODE is built upon seven essential principles that define our approach to decentralized derivatives: decentralization, deep liquidity, a broad array of assets, affordability, permissionless access with self-custody, assured programmatic solvency, and an exceptional user experience (UX).
## Decentralization LODE thrives on a robust, ever-expanding network of solvers, ensuring liquidity sources are diversified and not dependent on a single entity. This approach mitigates centralization risk and allows for unlimited scalability and flexibility within the network. ## Deep Liquidity At LODE, we are confident that our intent-based model is the key to unlocking unparalleled liquidity for on-chain derivatives. By enabling solvers to leverage their collateral while managing risks efficiently, we significantly enhance the ratio of open interest to collateral, surpassing the efficiency of traditional AMMs, vAMMs, and order book DEXs by orders of magnitude. ## Broad Array of Assets LODE proudly offers access to over 300+ trading pairs, a number that is steadily increasing. Our platform can swiftly integrate any asset that solvers are prepared to hedge, mirroring the expansive offerings of major futures exchanges like Binance Futures, with further growth anticipated as solvers broaden their hedging strategies. ## Affordability Trading on LODE means freedom from the burdens of borrowing costs, high slippage with large orders, oracle risk, and unnecessary fees. Traders are only responsible for a minimal 0.06% LODE base fee, manageable funding rates subsidized by PoL rewards, and the solver's spread. ## Permissionless Access with Self-Custody Embracing the DeFi ethos, LODE is accessible to anyone with a wallet, collateral, and an internet connection. Your assets remain under your control at all times, ensuring a secure trading experience without any intervention from LODE. ## Assured Programmatic Solvency Our infrastructure mandates continuous solvency for both traders and solvers throughout the trade lifecycle, with automated mechanisms in place for liquidation if the equity balance falls below the required maintenance margin (CVA). This system safeguards all parties involved. ## Exceptional UX Thanks to our strategic partnership with IntentX, LODE delivers an unparalleled UX, focusing on innovative feature development, UI optimization, and expanding our trader community. ## Conclusion LODE enhances the DeFi trading experience by blending innovative technology with trader-focused principles. Our platform is secure, efficient, and user-friendly, designed to empower traders with the tools and flexibility they need for success. As we grow and innovate, LODE's commitment to enhancing and expanding our offerings ensures that traders have the support they need to thrive in the markets. # What Makes LODE Unique? In the universe of decentralized derivatives trading, LODE stands out for several reasons, including our foundational principles and the novel intent-based architecture discussed elsewhere. However, a key differentiator is our comprehensive rewards and trading ecosystem, designed to empower traders and stakeholders alike. ## XP System and Rewards Vaults LODE introduces an XP-based rewards system, providing a transparent and engaging mechanism for users to earn rewards. By participating in trading, completing platform quests, and achieving milestones, users accumulate XP that contributes to their progression and unlocks valuable benefits. These rewards are distributed through our flexible rewards vaults, ensuring sustainability and alignment with user activity. ## Delta-Neutral Funding Rate Farming Our delta-neutral funding rate farming product, also known as resource harvesting vaults, offers users a unique and efficient way to generate yield. This strategy allows participants to benefit from funding rates across multiple markets without taking on directional market risk, ensuring consistent and sustainable returns. ## Additional Trading Innovations Beyond our rewards system, LODE is committed to expanding its ecosystem with innovative trading projects such as copy trading and social trading layers. These features will empower users to connect, share strategies, and mirror the trades of experienced traders, fostering a collaborative and dynamic trading community. ## Conclusion LODE prioritizes distributing value to active users and long-term stakeholders through innovative mechanisms like XP rewards, resource harvesting vaults, and advanced trading tools. By focusing on user-centric design and sustainability, LODE ensures a robust and rewarding experience for all participants in the decentralized derivatives market. # Trading on the Hub Everything you need to know to optimize your trading experience on LODE is outlined below! {% content-ref url="/pages/VbyTgJlvIO4xsAPP146b" %} [Making a Trade](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/making-a-trade) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/8N8JQp0ci0HF8YmAGdUp" %} [Collateral Withdrawals](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/collateral-withdrawals) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/ceGezZgxd8WbINgcP2n0" %} [Cross-Margin Accounts](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/cross-margin-accounts) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/NVOz3hWCt8rrOXKus2NX" %} [Account Health](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/account-health) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/rSW7fywK47HLceZbpJcM" %} [Understanding uPNL](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/understanding-upnl) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/SRwVtWCj3HGJFvxP1oRj" %} [Funding Rates and Open Interest](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/funding-rates-and-open-interest) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/pzHQXwlPbNeUeftPm9kc" %} [Price Feeds](/the-trading-hub/trading-on-the-hub/price-feeds) {% endcontent-ref %} # Making a Trade ## Getting Started on LODE ### **1. Connect Your Wallet & Set Up Your Account** * **Start**: Agree to the Terms, click 'I Accept,' and follow the setup instructions provided by the trading wizard. * **Connect**: Choose 'Connect Wallet,' select your wallet type, and follow the prompts. * **Create Account**: After connecting, name and create your account by following the on-screen instructions. {% hint style="info" %} To create a sub-account for position isolation, select 'Create Other Account' under your main account profile. {% endhint %} ### **2. Deposit Collateral** * **Deposit Action**: Click 'Deposit,' input your USDC amount for collateral, and confirm the transaction in your wallet. ### **3. Select Trading Asset** * **Asset Choice**: Pick your trading asset from the pair dropdown menu, review the asset chart, and prepare for trading. ### **4. Configure Leverage & Trade Size** * **Leverage and Direction**: Choose your leverage, decide on a long or short position, and set your trade size. At this point, you’ve entered your intent to trade! ### **5. Trade Initiation** * **Order Type**: Choose between Market or Limit Order, confirm the solver’s streamed quote, and execute your trade by confirming the transaction in your wallet. * **Execution Speed:** Choose whether you want 'instant open' or 'open'. Instant open initiates trades immediately. ### **6. Trade Execution** * **On-Chain Request**: Confirming your trade sends your 'Request for Trade' to the solver, locking in your collateral until the trade is filled. * **Note**: Your trade will be listed as 'Pending' until it is accepted by the solver (this typically takes a few seconds if you are not using 'instant open'). You can cancel the trade at any point while it is pending. ### **7. Monitor and Manage** * **Stay Informed**: Regularly review your positions and account health to maintain margin and avoid liquidation. ### **8. Closing a Position** * **Close Order**: Decide on a Market or Limit close, specify your position closure amount, and confirm your 'Intent to Close' in your wallet. * **Instant Close:** You can chose to close your trade immediately with the 'instant close' option. ### **9. Close Execution** * **On-Chain Closure**: Your 'Request to Close' signals the solver to finalize the trade, updating your position status to 'Closed.' ### **10. Withdraw Collateral** * **Withdraw**: Go to the 'Withdrawal' section, enter the amount you wish to withdraw, and confirm the transaction in your wallet. All withdrawals undergo a 12-hour security phase for added protection. ### A Note on Fees at LODE LODE applies a 0.06% platform fee on all positions, charged upon opening. Additional costs include funding rates and the spreads quoted by solvers. Understanding these fees is essential for efficient trading and effective investment management on our platform. # Cross-Margin Accounts ## LODE’s Cross-Margin Account System LODE leverages a cross-margin account system, where your entire portfolio acts as collateral for multiple positions. Traders deposit USDC as stablecoin collateral, providing a secure and stable foundation for trading. ## **Advantages of Cross-Margin Accounts** * **Capital Efficiency**: By using your entire portfolio as collateral, you can open more positions with less capital upfront, enhancing trading flexibility. * **Risk Offset**: Profits from one position can offset losses in another, potentially reducing the likelihood of liquidation. * **Lower Margin Requirements**: Cross-margin accounts typically have lower margin requirements compared to isolated margin accounts, as risk is spread across the entire portfolio. ## **Risks and Considerations** * **Total Account Liquidation**: The most significant risk is that if your account's equity balance drops below the maintenance margin, LODE will liquidate ALL positions in the account, not just the losing ones. This can result in a total loss of your held positions. * **Complex Risk Management**: Managing a cross-margin account requires a good understanding of overall portfolio risk, as adverse market movements can affect your total collateral value. ## **Account Management at LODE** LODE provides a streamlined interface for monitoring and managing open positions, with automated calculations for margin and uPNL. This simplifies trading by offering a clear view of your portfolio's risk and performance. {% hint style="info" %} LODE may offer isolated margin in the future. For now, traders can create multiple sub-accounts to isolate trades. Please note that collateral cannot be transferred between these sub-accounts. {% endhint %} # Collateral Withdrawals ## LODE’s Withdrawal Process LODE's withdrawal process incorporates a 12-hour Fraud-Proof Window to ensure secure and reliable transactions, protecting users from potential re-org attacks. Here’s an overview of the steps involved: ## **Withdrawal Procedure** * **Initiation**: Users initiate a withdrawal by submitting a request, which is immediately acknowledged, activating the Fraud-Proof Window. * **Fraud-Proof Window**: During this 12-hour window, the system ensures transaction integrity by preventing re-org attacks. * **Approval and Transfer**: After verification, the system confirms the withdrawal, and funds are securely transferred to the user’s chosen wallet. Users can cancel their request at any time during the Fraud-Proof Window, with the funds reverting to their trading account. * **Handling Multiple Requests**: If a user submits another withdrawal request while one is already active, the 12-hour window restarts to ensure each request undergoes the required fraud-proofing. This process balances ease of use with robust security measures, safeguarding user assets while maintaining a straightforward withdrawal experience. {% hint style="info" %} Users can transfer collateral between trading sub-accounts at any time without having to undergoe the 12-hour withdrawal window. {% endhint %} # Account Health ## Liquidation Essentials Liquidations on LODE occur when market movements cause a trader’s equity balance to drop below the maintenance margin, prompting the closure of all positions by a third-party liquidator. LODE’s cross-margin system means the equity balance reflects the total account, so liquidation impacts the entire balance. For targeted risk management, traders can use isolated sub-accounts. ## **Account Monitoring** The 'Account Overview' on LODE provides vital indicators for monitoring account health, including dynamic estimates of liquidation prices, which are crucial for assessing risk levels. {% hint style="info" %} Estimated liquidation levels are simply estimates and may change with account health. {% endhint %} ## **Liquidation Dynamics** LODE’s estimated liquidation prices are indicative and subject to change based on account and market dynamics. Since the platform uses cross-margining, traders should focus on their equity balance to avoid account-wide liquidation. ## **Health and Margin** * **Account Health**: A percentage indicating the margin of safety before liquidation, calculated by comparing the equity balance to the maintenance margin (CVA). * **Maintenance Margin (CVA)**: The required margin depends on the trade’s leverage and size and is critical to avoiding liquidation. ## **Equity and Management** * **Equity Balance**: Includes unrealized profits and losses, reflecting financial health. Monitoring this against the CVA is essential to prevent liquidation. * **Remaining Equity to Liquidation**: An indicator that shows how close the account is to liquidation, offering a clear view of financial leeway. ## **Funds Allocation** LODE distinguishes between locked margin and funds available for trading, guiding traders to effectively manage their resources for balance and opportunity. ## Conclusion Effective management of account health and margins is crucial on LODE. By monitoring these metrics, traders can navigate risks and leverage opportunities in the market with informed strategies and precision. # Understanding uPNL ## Unrealized Profit and Loss (uPNL) Unrealized Profit and Loss (uPNL) is a key metric for LODE traders, offering real-time insights into the potential outcomes of active trades. ## **Calculating uPNL** * **Dynamic Approach**: uPNL reflects potential gains or losses based on current market prices, calculated continuously to provide accurate, up-to-date information. * **Continuous Updates**: uPNL values are updated in real-time, aligning with market fluctuations to ensure precision. ## **Importance of uPNL** * **Decision Making**: uPNL provides critical insights for timely trading decisions, helping traders assess the profitability of their positions. * **Risk Management**: It plays a vital role in risk strategies, signaling when to close positions to optimize financial outcomes. ## **Tips for Managing uPNL** * **Regular Monitoring**: Regularly check uPNL to stay informed about the performance of your trades and make necessary adjustments. * **Understand Market Influences**: Be aware of how market volatility impacts uPNL and adapt your strategy to mitigate associated risks effectively. # Funding Rates and Open Interest ## Funding Rates Funding rates are a cornerstone of the perpetual contracts market, ensuring the price of these contracts aligns with the underlying asset's spot price. These rates, which can be positive or negative, adjust based on the disparity between the perpetual contract price and the spot price. * **Positive Rates**: When the contract price exceeds the spot price, traders with long positions pay those with short positions. This discourages overly costly long positions. * **Negative Rates**: When the contract price falls below the spot price, solvers with short positions pay long position holders. This deters excessively costly short positions. LODE’s funding rates are determined by a 'solver-driven pricing' model. These rates are influenced by diverse market interactions, promoting competitive, market-reflective pricing. Understanding funding rates is essential for traders, as they directly affect the cost of maintaining positions and, by extension, trade profitability. ## Open Interest Open Interest (OI) is a vital indicator of market activity and liquidity, representing the total value of perpetual contracts on the platform. The OI ratio, calculated as current OI divided by available OI, provides insights into market activity and sentiment. ## Trading with Funding Rates and OI Strategic trading on LODE involves actively monitoring funding rates and OI. By understanding these metrics, traders can make informed decisions, optimizing their strategies to adapt to the dynamic nature of the market. # Price Feeds ## Solver-Driven Pricing at LODE LODE relies on solvers who compete to provide the most advantageous and precise quotes. Unlike platforms that depend on single data sources, LODE empowers solvers to pull quotes from a variety of sources, typically stemming from their hedging activities. This approach ensures a comprehensive reflection of market trends, offering traders optimal order execution. ## **Are Oracles Used?** Oracles are utilized exclusively for liquidations and rare dispute resolutions, providing authoritative judgments on pricing discrepancies. ## **Advantages of LODE's Approach** * **Trustworthy Data**: The solver competition model ensures LODE traders access reliable pricing data, fostering confidence in the platform's representation of the market. * **Enhanced Security**: Oracles act as unbiased intermediaries in disputes and liquidations, safeguarding against manipulation and ensuring fair trade resolutions. * **Market Efficiency**: LODE’s solver-driven pricing mechanism delivers swift and precise trade executions, minimizing latency and reflecting true market conditions. # Pairs ## LODE’s Expansive Trading Options LODE’s innovative trading architecture enables access to one of the most extensive selections of on-chain tradable assets. Below is the current list of LODE’s trading pairs along with their maximum leverage options (300+). | Pair ID (#) | Asset Name | Pair Ticker | Leverage | | ----------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------------- | -------- | | 1 | Bitcoin | BTC / USDT | 60x | | 2 | Ethereum | ETH / USDT | 60x | | 3 | BNB | BNB / USDT | 50x | | 4 | Solana | SOL / USDT | 40x | | 5 | USDC | USDC / USDT | 40x | | 6 | Ripple | XRP / USDT | 50x | | 7 | Dogecoin | DOGE / USDT | 60x | | 8 | Toncoin | TON / USDT | 25x | | 9 | Tron | TRON / USDT | 40x | | 10 | Cardano | ADA / USDT | 50x | | 11 | Avalanche | AVAX / USDT | 40x | | 12 | Shiba Inu | 1000SHIB / USDT | 40x | | 13 | Chainlink | LINK / USDT | 50x | | 14 | Bitcoin Cash | BCH / USDT | 50x | | 15 | Polkadot | DOT / USDT | 40x | | 16 | Litecoin | LTC / USDT | 50x | | 17 | Kaspa | KAS / USDT | 20x | | 18 | Uniswap | UNI / USDT | 40x | | 19 | Internet Computer | ICP / USDT | 25x | | 20 | Artificial Superintelligence Alliance | FET / USDT | 25x | | 21 | Monero | XMR / USDT | 25x | | 22 | Sui | SUI / USDT | 40x | | 23 | Pepe | 1000PEPE / USDT | 40x | | 24 | Aptos | APT / USDT | 40x | | 25 | Stellar | XLM / USDT | 25x | | 26 | POL | POL / USDT | 25x | | 27 | Ethereum Classic | ETC / USDT | 50x | | 28 | TAO | TAO / USDT | 25x | | 29 | Stacks | STX / USDT | 25x | | 30 | Immutable | IMX / USDT | 25x | | 31 | Aave | AAVE / USDT | 25x | | 32 | Filecoin | FIL / USDT | 40x | | 33 | Injective | INJ / USDT | 25x | | 34 | Arbitrum | ARB / USDT | 40x | | 35 | Render | RENDER / USDT | 25x | | 36 | Hedera | HBAR / USDT | 25x | | 37 | Optimism | OP / USDT | 40x | | 38 | Vechain | VET / USDT | 40x | | 39 | Cosmos | ATOM / USDT | 40x | | 40 | Fantom | FTM / USDT | 40x | | 41 | dogwifhat | WIF / USDT | 40x | | 42 | THORchain | RUNE / USDT | 25x | | 43 | The Graph | GRT / USDT | 25x | | 44 | Arweave | AR / USDT | 20x | | 45 | Floki | 1000FLOKI / USDT | 40x | | 46 | Bonk | 1000BONK / USDT | 40x | | 47 | Celestia | TIA / USDT | 20x | | 48 | Pyth Network | PYTH / USDT | 40x | | 49 | Algorand | ALGO / USDT | 20x | | 50 | Jupiter | JUP / USDT | 25x | | 51 | Sei | SEI / USDT | 40x | | 52 | JasmyCoin | JASMY / USDT | 20x | | 53 | Bitcoin SV | BSV / USDT | 25x | | 54 | MANTRA | OM / USDT | 25x | | 55 | Lido DAO | LDO / USDT | 40x | | 56 | Quant | QNT / USDT | 20x | | 57 | Ondo | ONDO / USDT | 25x | | 58 | Flow | FLOW / USDT | 20x | | 59 | Nervos Network | CKB / USDT | 20x | | 60 | Notcoin | NOT / USDT | 20x | | 61 | Brett | BRETT / USDT | 10x | | 62 | Beam | BEAMX / USDT | 40x | | 63 | EOS | EOS / USDT | 50x | | 64 | MultiverseX | EGLD / USDT | 25x | | 65 | Axie Infinity | AXS / USDT | 40x | | 66 | Starknet | STRK / USDT | 25x | | 67 | Popcat | POPCAT / USDT | 40x | | 68 | Worldcoin | WLD / USDT | 15x | | 69 | NEO | NEO / USDT | 40x | | 70 | ORDI | ORDI / USDT | 20x | | 71 | GALA | GALA / USDT | 40x | | 72 | Tezos | XTZ / USDT | 20x | | 73 | Conflux | CFX / USDT | 40x | | 74 | eCash | 1000XEC / USDT | 20x | | 75 | BinaryX | BNX / USDT | 10x | | 76 | The Sandbox | SAND / USDT | 40x | | 77 | Ethereum Name Service | ENS / USDT | 20x | | 78 | Wormhole | W / USDT | 20x | | 79 | Decentraland | MANA / USDT | 40x | | 80 | Pendle | PENDLE / USDT | 20x | | 81 | Ronin | RONIN / USDT | 25x | | 82 | Klaytn | KLAY / USDT | 25x | | 83 | Dogs | DOGS / USDT | 25x | | 84 | Mina Protocol | MINA / USDT | 25x | | 85 | Zcash | ZEC / USDT | 25x | | 86 | Chiliz | CHZ / USDT | 25x | | 87 | Luna Classic | 1000LUNC / USDT | 25x | | 88 | PancakeSwap | CAKE / USDT | 25x | | 89 | Synthetix | SNX / USDT | 25x | | 90 | ApeCoin | APE / USDT | 40x | | 91 | Astar | ASTR / USDT | 20x | | 92 | LayerZero | ZRO / USDT | 20x | | 93 | Livepeer | LPT / USDT | 25x | | 94 | Ethena | ENA / USDT | 10x | | 95 | Oasis Network | ROSE / USDT | 25x | | 96 | BOOK OF MEME | BOME / USDT | 25x | | 97 | IOTA | IOTA / USDT | 25x | | 98 | ZkSync | ZK / USDT | 20x | | 99 | SuperVerse | SUPER / USDT | 25x | | 100 | Axelar | AXL / USDT | 25x | | 101 | cat in a dogs world | MEW / USDT | 25x | | 102 | Compound | COMP / USDT | 25x | | 103 | SafePal | SFP / USDT | 25x | | 104 | Trust Wallet | TWT / USDT | 25x | | 105 | Neiro | NEIRO / USDT | 25x | | 106 | Turbo | TURBO / USDT | 25x | | 107 | Dymension | DYM / USDT | 25x | | 108 | Kava | KAVA / USDT | 25x | | 109 | Blur | BLUR / USDT | 25x | | 110 | Curve DAO | CRV / USDT | 25x | | 111 | Aevo | AEVO / USDT | 25x | | 112 | IoTex | IOTX / USDT | 20x | | 113 | Reserve Rights | RSR / USDT | 25x | | 114 | Kusama | KSM / USDT | 25x | | 115 | GMT | GMT / USDT | 25x | | 116 | 1Inch | 1INCH / USDT | 25x | | 117 | WOO | WOO / USDT | 20x | | 118 | ConstitutionDAO | PEOPLE / USDT | 25x | | 119 | Dash | DASH / USDT | 25x | | 120 | Holo | HOT / USDT | 25x | | 121 | Golem | GLM / USDT | 25x | | 122 | Manta Network | MANTA / USDT | 25x | | 123 | Memecoin | MEME / USDT | 40x | | 124 | Basic Attention Token | BAT / USDT | 20x | | 125 | Terra | LUNA2 / USDT | 8x | | 126 | Jito | JTO / USDT | 40x | | 127 | Gravity | G / USDT | 20x | | 128 | RATS | 1000RATS / USDT | 25x | | 129 | Zilliqa | ZIL / USDT | 25x | | 130 | Ankr Network | ANKR / USDT | 25x | | 131 | Celo | CELO / USDT | 25x | | 132 | 0x Protocol | ZRX / USDT | 25x | | 133 | Enjin Coin | ENJ / USDT | 40x | | 134 | Ravencoin | RVN / USDT | 20x | | 135 | Qtum | QTUM / USDT | 25x | | 136 | Ether.fi | ETHFI / USDT | 25x | | 137 | Sun Token | SUN / USDT | 20x | | 138 | io.net | IO / USDT | 20x | | 139 | Space ID | ID / USDT | 20x | | 140 | SSV Network | SSV / USDT | 20x | | 141 | Arkham | ARKM / USDT | 20x | | 142 | ZetaChain | ZETA / USDT | 25x | | 143 | GMX | GMX / USDT | 25x | | 144 | Mask Network | MASK / USDT | 40x | | 145 | Threshold Network | T / USDT | 20x | | 146 | Gas | GAS / USDT | 25x | | 147 | Flux | FLUX / USDT | 25x | | 148 | Saga | SAGA / USDT | 20x | | 149 | Rocket Pool | RPL / USDT | 25x | | 150 | Polymesh | POLYX / USDT | 25x | | 151 | Open Campus | EDU / USDT | 20x | | 152 | DYDX | DYDX / USDT | 40x | | 153 | EthereumPoW | ETHW / USDT | 25x | | 154 | Metis | METIS / USDT | 25x | | 155 | Biconomy | BICO / USDT | 10x | | 156 | Big Time | BIGTIME / USDT | 25x | | 157 | Alt Layer | ALT / USDT | 25x | | 158 | Skale | SKL / USDT | 20x | | 159 | Illuvium | ILV / USDT | 40x | | 160 | COTI | COTI / USDT | 25x | | 161 | UMA | UMA / USDT | 20x | | 162 | Band Protocol | BAND / USDT | 20x | | 163 | Harmony | ONE / USDT | 20x | | 164 | yearn.finance | YFI / USDT | 25x | | 165 | Sushi | SUSHI / USDT | 25x | | 166 | NEM | XEM / USDT | 25x | | 167 | BounceBit | BB / USDT | 25x | | 168 | Chromia | CHR / USDT | 25x | | 169 | Loopring | LRC / USDT | 20x | | 170 | Tellor Tributes | TRB / USDT | 40x | | 171 | Yield Guild Games | YGG / USDT | 25x | | 172 | Ontology | ONT / USDT | 25x | | 173 | Vanar Chain | VANRY / USDT | 20x | | 174 | Frax Share | FXS / USDT | 20x | | 175 | Alchemy Pay | ACH / USDT | 20x | | 176 | Storj | STORJ / USDT | 15x | | 177 | Pixels | PIXEL / USDT | 25x | | 178 | Banana Gun | BANANA / USDT | 20x | | 179 | API3 | API3 / USDT | 25x | | 180 | ICON | ICX / USDT | 20x | | 181 | Solar | SXP / USDT | 15x | | 182 | Xai | XAI / USDT | 25x | | 183 | Horizen | ZEN / USDT | 20x | | 184 | UXLINK | UXLINK / USDT | 25x | | 185 | Trader Joe | JOE / USDT | 8x | | 186 | Lisk | LSK / USDT | 25x | | 187 | TrueFi | TRU / USDT | 20x | | 188 | Venus | XVS / USDT | 20x | | 189 | Balancer | BAL / USDT | 25x | | 190 | WAX | WAXP / USDT | 25x | | 191 | Ontology Gas | ONG / USDT | 25x | | 192 | iExec RLC | RLC / USDT | 25x | | 193 | Numeraire | NMR / USDT | 8x | | 194 | Cartesi | CTSI / USDT | 25x | | 195 | Powerledger | POWR / USDT | 25x | | 196 | Neutron | NTRN / USDT | 25x | | 197 | IOST | IOST / USDT | 25x | | 198 | TerraClassicUSD | USTC / USDT | 40x | | 199 | Coin98 | C98 / USDT | 25x | | 200 | Dusk | DUSK / USDT | 25x | | 201 | Magic | MAGIC / USDT | 20x | | 202 | SuperRare | RARE / USDT | 20x | | 203 | Mines of Dalarnia | DAR / USDT | 25x | | 204 | Bounce | AUCTION / USDT | 25x | | 205 | Highstreet | HIGH / USDT | 25x | | 206 | Cyber | CYBER / USDT | 15x | | 207 | RSK Infrastructure Framework | RIF / USDT | 25x | | 208 | Artificial Intelligence Integral | AI / USDT | 25x | | 209 | Moonriver | MOVR / USDT | 25x | | 210 | Celer Network | CELR / USDT | 25x | | 211 | Fusionist | ACE / USDT | 25x | | 212 | Synapse | SYN / USDT | 20x | | 213 | Radiant | RDNT / USDT | 20x | | 214 | Syscoin | SYS / USDT | 10x | | 215 | Kyber Network Crystal | KNC / USDT | 25x | | 216 | Steem | STEEM / USDT | 25x | | 217 | Spell | SPELL / USDT | 20x | | 218 | Portal | PORTAL / USDT | 25x | | 219 | Liquity | LQTY / USDT | 20x | | 220 | Maverick Protocol | MAV / USDT | 15x | | 221 | Dent | DENT / USDT | 25x | | 222 | Hooked Protocol | HOOK / USDT | 20x | | 223 | DODO | DODOX / USDT | 15x | | 224 | Omni Network | OMNI / USDT | 10x | | 225 | Orbs | ORBS / USDT | 25x | | 226 | StormX | STMX / USDT | 8x | | 227 | BakerySwap | BAKE / USDT | 20x | | 228 | Orchid Protocol | OXT / USDT | 15x | | 229 | Adventure Gold | AGLD / USDT | 20x | | 230 | LeverFi | LEVER / USDT | 20x | | 231 | Myro | MYRO / USDT | 25x | | 232 | My Neighbor Alice | ALICE / USDT | 20x | | 233 | Hashflow | HFT / USDT | 20x | | 234 | Lista DAO | LISTA / USDT | 20x | | 235 | Stargate Finance | STG / USDT | 25x | | 236 | Phoenix | PHB / USDT | 20x | | 237 | NFPrompt | NFP / USDT | 25x | | 238 | Metal | MTL / USDT | 25x | | 239 | ARPA | ARPA / USDT | 20x | | 240 | Verge | XVG / USDT | 15x | | 241 | Hifi Finance | HIFI / USDT | 25x | | 242 | Bancor Network | BNT / USDT | 25x | | 243 | Loom Network | LOOM / USDT | 15x | | 244 | Renzo | REZ / USDT | 10x | | 245 | ARK | ARK / USDT | 15x | | 246 | Origin Token | OGN / USDT | 20x | | 247 | Badger | BADGER / USDT | 25x | | 248 | Mobox | MBOX / USDT | 25x | | 249 | Reef | REEF / USDT | 20x | | 250 | Bluzelle | BLZ / USDT | 10x | | 251 | TokenFi | TOKEN / USDT | 25x | | 252 | NKN | NKN / USDT | 20x | | 253 | Stella | ALPHA / USDT | 25x | | 254 | Gitcoin | GTC / USDT | 20x | | 255 | Heroes of Mavia | MAVIA / USDT | 25x | | 256 | Alien Worlds | TLM / USDT | 10x | | 257 | Automata | ATA / USDT | 20x | | 258 | Tensor | TNSR / USDT | 20x | | 259 | OMG Network | OMG / USDT | 205x | | 260 | Aergo | AERGO / USDT | 25x | | 261 | NULS | NULS / USDT | 25x | | 262 | Bella Protocol | BEL / USDT | 25x | | 263 | Perpetual Protocol | PERP / USDT | 25x | | 264 | Ren | REN / USDT | 25x | | 265 | Quickswap | QUICK / USDT | 25x | | 266 | VIDT DAO | VIDT / USDT | 25x | | 267 | Litentry | LIT / USDT | 20x | | 268 | Biswap | BSW / USDT | 25x | | 269 | Flamingo Finance | FLM / USDT | 8x | | 270 | Voxies | VOXEL / USDT | 10x | | 271 | COMBO | COMBO / USDT | 20x | | 272 | SelfKey | KEY / USDT | 20x | | 273 | Tranchess | CHESS / USDT | 25x | | 274 | Linear | LINA / USDT | 20x | | 275 | Alpaca Finance | ALPACA / USDT | 20x | | 276 | AirDAO | AMB / USDT | 8x | | 277 | Safe | SAFE / USDT | 20x | | 278 | BarnBridge | BOND / USDT | 25x | | 279 | De.Fi | DEFI / USDT | 10x | | 280 | SATS | 1000SATS / USDT | 25x | | 281 | BTCDOM Index | BTCDOM / USDT | 8x | | 282 | NeiroETH | NEIROETH / USDT | 40x | | 283 | BabyDoge | 1MBABYDOGE / USDT | 25x | | 284 | Maker | MKR / USDT | 40x | | 285 | Theta Network | THETA / USDT | 25x | | 286 | Hamster Kombat | HMSTR / USDT | 25x | | 287 | Contentos | COS / USDT | 20x | | 288 | REI Network | REI / USDT | 20x | | 289 | League of Kingdoms | LOKA / USDT | 20x | | 290 | Aavegotchi | GHST / USDT | 20x | | 291 | Fio Protocol | FIO / USDT | 20x | | 292 | Eigenlayer | EIGEN / USDT | 20x | | 293 | DIA | DIA / USDT | 25x | | 294 | Kadena | KDA / USDT | 25x | | 295 | Scroll | SCR / USDT | 25x | | 296 | Simon's Cat | 1000CAT / USDT | 25x | | 297 | Goatseus Maximus | GOAT / USDT | 40x | | 298 | MOODENG | MOODENG / USDT | 40x | | 299 | Santos FC Fan Token | SANTOS / USDT | 20x | | 300 | TROY | TROY / USDT | 20x | | 301 | PONKE | PONKE / USDT | 40x | | 302 | CoW Protocol | COW / USDT | 20x | | 303 | Cetus Protocol | CETUS / USDT | 20x | | 304 | Mog Coin | 1000000MOG / USDT | 40x | | 305 | Grass | GRASS / USDT | 20x | | 306 | Drift Protocol | DRIFT / USDT | 20x | | 307 | Swell | SWELL / USDT | 20x | | 308 | Act 1 The AI Prophecy | ACT / USDT | 40x | | 309 | Peanut the Squirrel | PNUT / USDT | 40x | | 310 | sudeng | HIPPO / USDT | 20x | | 311 | Degen | DEGEN / USDT | 20x | | 312 | Comedian | BAN / USDT | 20x | | 313 | Akash Network | AKT / USDT | 20x | # Affiliate Program ## Affiliate Program LODE’s Affiliate Program rewards participants who actively contribute to the platform’s growth by referring new traders. To ensure quality and alignment with our goals, obtaining a referral code requires approval from the LODE team, subject to specific requirements such as trading volume, network influence, or other relevant criteria. Please reach out to the team in Discord if you feel that you may reach the requirements. # Dan's Funding Rate Farm ## TBA! # LODE Tokenomics ## TBA {% hint style="info" %} All holders of the deprecated CORE token on Blast will be able to claim LODE upon release of the token. {% endhint %} # LODE Distribution and Release ## TBA {% hint style="info" %} All holders of the deprecated CORE token on Blast will be able to claim LODE upon release of the token. {% endhint %} # Technical Docs ## Overview LODE collaborates with [SYMMIO](https://www.symm.io/) and [IntentX ](https://intentx.io/)to provide the technical infrastructure for executing peer-to-peer (p2p) symmetrical trades, while leveraging LayerZero for seamless omnichain interoperability. This integration ensures that all user and solver actions on-chain are executed through SYMM IO’s smart contracts, routed via LayerZero's trustless protocol, and managed through LODE’s comprehensive solution. This setup enables efficient off-chain communication and coordination between traders and solvers. These documents are preliminary and produced in collaboration with SYMM IO to provide readers with insights into the technical operation of LODE. They are subject to further updates and refinements. LODE currently utilizes SYMMIO-Core v0.8 contracts, which have undergone a full Sherlock audit. {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="info" %} All technical documentation can be found on [SYMMIO's Technical Documentation Page](https://docs.symm.io/building-on-symm-io/technical-documentation). {% endhint %} # Official Links ### **Website:** [**https://lode.trade/**](https://lode.trade/) ### Twitter: ### Discord: ### Medium: ### Docs: [https://docs.lode/](https://docs.core.markets/) # Contracts ## **TBA** # Terms of Service These Terms and Conditions, along with any documents referenced herein (collectively referred to as "Terms"), apply to you as an individual or the entity you represent ("you" or "your"). These Terms outline the conditions governing your access to LODE ("the Site"). If you do not agree with any section of these Terms, you shall not use the Site. 1. **USE OF THE SITE** LODE serves solely as an informational site for Message Data only. “Message Data” means instructions or messages entered into, transmitted through, or made available on the Site. LODE does not operate an exchange platform or offer any trade execution or clearing services and has no oversight, involvement, or control concerning your transactions using the Site. All transactions between users of the Site are executed peer-to-peer directly between the users' blockchain addresses through third-party developed and deployed smart contracts. LODE is not part of any transaction on the blockchain networks underlying the Site; we do not have possession, custody, or control over any crypto assets appearing on the Site; and we do not have possession, custody, or control over any user's funds. Further, we do not store, send, or receive any crypto assets. You understand that when you interact with any underlying third-party smart contracts, you always retain control over your crypto assets. Accessing the Platform may necessitate the creation of an account through a third-party service, requiring you to provide accurate and complete information. At no point does LODE collect, verify, authorize, or validate the information associated with the creation or use of these accounts. The responsibility of maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including but not limited to email, username, and password, rests solely with you. You are also accountable for all activities occurring under your account. In the event of any unauthorized access or security breach related to your account, you are obliged to notify LODE promptly. However, it is important to emphasize that LODE bears no responsibility for the management or security of any third-party login methods and associated account information. 1.1. **To access or use the Site, you hereby affirm the following to LODE:** * If accessing as an individual, you confirm that you have reached the legal age in your residing jurisdiction and possess the legal capacity to agree and comply with these Terms; * If accessing as an entity, you assert that you are authorized to accept and adhere to these Terms on behalf of the entity, and all references to "you" will be directed to said entity; * You have the legal and jurisdictional capacity to use the Site and to transmit or receive Message Data through the Site. * Your use of the Site complies and will comply with: * all applicable Laws; * the policies and practices of any securities, futures, and/or digital asset exchange regulatory organizations applicable to you and to Message Data entered by you through the Site, and * You have all consents, rights, authority and have taken all actions necessary, to use the Site and to transmit or receive Message Data through the Site, as set forth herein. * You are not a U.S. Person; * You are not a resident, citizen, or representative of any country facing embargoes or similar sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, or European Union. 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If you experience a problem with any transactions in digital assets using the Site, you bear the entire risk. **2. TRANSACTION FEES** You are required to pay all fees for transactions involving certain blockchain networks. These fees may include gas costs and all other fees reflected on the Site at your use, including trading-related fees. LODE does not receive fees for any blockchain transactions or using the Site. **3. DISCLAIMER OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR FIDUCIARY DUTIES** The content and information provided on the Site are not to be interpreted as legal, financial, business, or tax advice. We strongly encourage users to seek professional consultation before participating in activities related to the provided information. The Site's content is meant for informational purposes and is not to be considered as professional counsel. 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Engage or attempt to engage or encourage, induce, or assist any third party, or yourself attempt, to engage in any of the activities prohibited under this Section 4 or any other provision of these Terms. 8. DISCLOSURES; DISCLAIMERS LODE is an informational site for the SYMMIO Protocol. LODE does not operate an exchange platform or offer trade execution or clearing services and has no oversight, involvement, or control concerning your transactions using the Site. All transactions between users of the Site are executed peer-to-peer directly between the users' blockchain addresses through third-party developed smart contracts. You are responsible for complying with all Applicable Laws that govern your Perpetual Contracts. As a result of restrictions under the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), no U.S. Person may enter into Perpetual Contracts using the Site. 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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no event shall LODE, its affiliates, its suppliers, and contractors, and its affiliates', suppliers', and contractors' respective stockholders, members, directors, officers, managers, employees, attorneys, agents, representatives, suppliers, and contractors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential or similar damages or liabilities whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of fiat, assets, data, information, revenue, opportunities, use, goodwill, profits or other business or financial benefit) arising out of or in connection with the Site, or other items provided by or on behalf of LODE, whether under contract, tort (including negligence), civil liability, statute, strict liability, breach of warranties, or under any other theory of liability, and whether or not we have been advised of, knew of or should have known of the possibility of such damages and notwithstanding any failure of the essential purpose of these Terms or any limited remedy hereunder nor is LODE in any way responsible for the execution or settlement of transactions between users of the Site. 10. INDEMNIFICATION You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LODE, its affiliates, members, managers, employees, attorneys, representatives, suppliers, and contractors from any claim, demand, lawsuit, action, proceeding, investigation, liability, damage, loss, cost or expense, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to (a) your use of or conduct in connection with the Site (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your misuse of the Site, or any smart contract and/or script related thereto; (d) your violation of any laws, rules, regulations, codes, statutes, ordinances, or orders of any governmental or quasi-governmental authorities; (e) your violation of the rights of any third party, including any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; (f) your use of a third-party product, service, and/or website; or (g) any misrepresentation made by you. We reserve the right to assume, at your expense, the exclusive defense, and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate with our defense of any claim. You will not, in any event, settle any claim without. 11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ARBITRATION LODE will use its best efforts to resolve potential disputes through informal, good faith negotiations. If a potential dispute arises, you must contact us by sending a written notice of your claim ("Notice") to LODE on any of our official channels. The notice must (a) describe the nature and basis of the claim and (b) set forth the specific relief sought. Our notice to you will be similar in form to that described above. If you and LODE cannot reach an agreement to resolve the claim within sixty (60) days of your contact, then you and LODE agree to resolve the potential dispute according to the process set forth below. Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms, or any other acts or omissions for which you may contend that we are liable, including (but not limited to) any claim or controversy as to arbitrability ("Dispute"), shall be finally and exclusively settled by arbitration under the ICC International Court of Arbitration. You understand that you are required to resolve all Disputes by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be confidential before a single arbitrator, who shall be selected pursuant to the ICC Court rules. Unless we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate your claims with those of any other party. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site must be filed within one year after such claim arose; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred, which means that you and LODE will not have the right to assert the claim. 12. GOVERNING LAW The interpretation and enforcement of these Terms, and any dispute related to these Terms, the Site, will be governed by and construed and enforced under the laws of the Bahamas, as applicable. 13. GENERAL INFORMATION 13.1. Any right or remedy of LODE set forth in these Terms is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other right or remedy whether described in these Terms, under Applicable Law, at law, or in equity. The failure or delay of LODE in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall not operate as a waiver thereof. 13.2. The following sections of these Terms will survive any termination of your access to the Site, regardless of the reasons for its expiration or termination, in addition to any other provision which by law or by its nature should survive: Sections 3 through 12. 13.3. The invalidity or unenforceability of any of these Terms shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other of these Terms, all of which shall remain in full force and effect. 13.4. LODE will have no responsibility or liability for any failure or delay in performance of the Site, or any loss or damage that you may incur, due to any circumstance or event beyond our control, including without limitation any flood, extraordinary weather conditions, earthquake, or other act of God, fire, war, insurrection, riot, labor dispute, accident, any law, order regulation, direction, action or request of the government, communications, power failure, or equipment or software malfunction. 13.5. You may not assign or transfer any right to use the Site, the Site, or any of your rights or obligations under these Terms, without our express prior written consent, including by operation of law or in connection with any change of control. We may assign or transfer any or all of our rights or obligations under these Terms, in whole or part, without notice or obtaining your consent or approval. 13.6. These Terms contain the entire agreement between you and LODE and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings between the parties regarding the Site and the Site. 13.7. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and any other agreement you may have with us, these Terms will control unless the other agreement specifically identifies these Terms and declares that the other agreement supersedes these Terms. 13.8. You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms, there shall be no third-party beneficiaries to the Terms other than the Indemnified Parties. 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