Getting started

Welcome to Vest Exchange! This guide will walk you through everything you need to use our platform.

What You'll Need

EVM Wallet

You'll need a compatible wallet such as:

• MetaMask

• Rabby

• Coinbase Wallet

• Or any other EVM-compatible wallet

Supported Chains & USDC Addresses

Vest supports multiple chains for deposits. Make sure you're using the correct USDC contract address for each network:

Chain	Contract Address
Arbitrum	0xaf88d065e77c8cc2239327c5edb3a432268e5831
Base	0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913
Ethereum	0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48
Optimism	0x0b2C639c533813f4Aa9D7837CAf62653d097Ff85
Polygon	0x3c499c542cef5e3811e1192ce70d8cc03d5c3359
ZkSync	0x3355df6D4c9C3035724Fd0e3914dE96A5a83aaf4 (USDC.e)

Important: Always ensure you have the native token for each chain to cover gas fees for deposits (ETH for Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and ZkSync; MATIC for Polygon).

Solana Wallet

If you prefer using Solana, you'll need:

• Phantom

• Solflare

• Or any other Solana-compatible wallet

Make sure you're have the correct USDC (EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v).

Note: You'll need SOL in your wallet to cover gas fees for deposits.

How to Start Trading

1. Access Vest Exchange

Navigate to trade.vest.exchange in your browser.

2. Connect Your Wallet

Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner and select your preferred wallet:

• For EVM chains: Choose MetaMask, Rabby, or your preferred EVM wallet

• For Solana: Choose Phantom, Solflare, or your preferred Solana wallet

3. Sign In

After connecting your wallet, you'll be prompted to sign a message. This creates a new signer wallet for your session that will be delegated to sign trades on your behalf.

Security Note: Vest does not store the generated private key on our servers and cannot access this key. This system provides convenience without compromising security.

4. Deposit Funds

Click on the "Deposit" button to add funds to your Vest account:

1. Select the chain you want to deposit from

2. Enter the amount you wish to deposit

3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

5. Start Trading

Once your deposit is confirmed, you're ready to start trading!

• Navigate to the markets page to select the trading pair you're interested in

• All trades on Vest are gas-less, so you won't pay network fees for each trade

• Set your position size, leverage, and execute your trade

Advanced Users

For advanced users who prefer more control, Vest offers API trading that allows you to sign your own trades. Documentation for API integration can be found here.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions, create support tickets in our Discord.

Happy trading!