Getting started
Welcome to Vest! This guide will walk you through everything you need to use our platform.
What you’ll need
You will either need an EVM Wallet (Metamask, Rabby, Coinbase wallet, or any other EVM-compatible wallet) or a Solana Wallet (Phanto, Solflare, or any other Solana-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:
Note: Always ensure you have the native gas token for each chain to cover gas fees for deposits.
How to Start Trading
How do I trade on Vest?
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:
Select the chain you want to deposit from
Enter the amount you wish to deposit
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!
How do I deposit funds to Vest?
Users can deposit USDC across supported chains to Vest. To deposit funds:
Click on the "Deposit" button to add funds to your Vest account:
Select the chain you want to deposit from
Enter the amount you wish to deposit
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
To view pending deposits, visit the Transfers tab at https://trade.vest.exchange/portfolio.
Note: Always ensure you have the native gas token for each chain to cover gas fees for deposits.
How do I withdraw funds from Vest?
Users can withdraw USDC from Vest to any supported chain. To withdraw funds
Click on the "Withdraw" button to withdraw funds from your Vest account:
Select the chain you want to Withdraw to
Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
Depending on the amount withdrawn, there may be a Withdraw Time. To view pending withdrawals, visit the Transfers tab at https://trade.vest.exchange/portfolio.
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