# 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](guide/user-guide/onboarding) – A dedicated guide to get started with the HyperLiquid DEX.
* [Spot Deployments](guide/user-guide/spot-deployments) – Dive into the trenches and trade spot tokens, for example, on **Hypurr Fun**.
* 🚨 [Farm on HL](guide/user-guide/airdrop) – Farm and earn rewards using our **Airdrop Guide** for HyperCore and HyperEVM Farming.
* [On-Chain Activity](introduction/roadmap/on-chain) – 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](introduction/what-is-hyperliquid) – Learn about the ecosystem, roadmap, and key features.
* [Technology Breakdown](architecture/overview) – 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](ecosystem/hyperliquidated) – Discover the key community groups and contributors.
* [Projects: Ecosystem Projects](ecosystem/projects) – 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](guide/builder-guide/hypercore) – Learn to develop trading bots or interfaces for the DEX.
* [Dapps (EVM)](guide/builder-guide/hyperevm) – Build decentralized applications on HyperEVM.
* [Node Operators](guide/builder-guide/node-operators) – Set up and manage a validator node.
