> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hyperliquid-co.gitbook.io/wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hyperliquid-co.gitbook.io/wiki/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

What do you want to explore today? Choose the right path based on your interests and goals.

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#### **1. Trade on HyperLiquid**

If you're here to trade and explore the HyperLiquid DEX, start with the **User Guide**, which covers everything you need:

* [HL Onboarding](/wiki/guide/user-guide/onboarding.md) – A dedicated guide to get started with the HyperLiquid DEX.
* [Spot Deployments](/wiki/guide/user-guide/onboarding/spot-deployments.md) – Dive into the trenches and trade spot tokens, for example, on **Hypurr Fun**.
* [Farm on HL](/wiki/guide/user-guide/airdrop.md) – Farm and earn rewards using our **Airdrop Guide** for HyperCore and HyperEVM Farming.
* [On-Chain Activity](/wiki/introduction/roadmap/on-chain.md) – Track major wallet movements, large positions, and market-moving activities to stay informed.

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#### **2. Learn About HyperLiquid**

Want to understand how HyperLiquid works? Start here:

* [Introduction](/wiki/introduction/what-is-hyperliquid.md) – Learn about the ecosystem, roadmap, and key features.
* [Technology Breakdown](/wiki/architecture/overview.md) – Dive into the technical details and infrastructure of HyperLiquid.

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#### **3. Stay Updated on HyperLiquid**

Looking for the latest updates, community insights, and projects? Explore these:

* [Community: The Hyper Liquidated](/wiki/ecosystem/community.md) – Discover the key community groups and contributors.
* [Projects: Ecosystem Projects](/wiki/ecosystem/projects.md) – Explore the tools, resources, and initiatives in the ecosystem.

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#### **4. Build on HyperLiquid**

If you want to participate as a builder or developer, check out the **Builder Guide**:

* [API](/wiki/guide/builder-guide/hypercore.md) – Learn to develop trading bots or interfaces for the DEX.
* [Dapps (EVM)](/wiki/guide/builder-guide/hyperevm.md) – Build decentralized applications on HyperEVM.
* [Node Operators](/wiki/guide/builder-guide/node-operators.md) – Set up and manage a validator node.