> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lightswap.me/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is LightSwap?

> Learn what LightSwap does, how users swap across supported crypto networks, and where businesses can start API or widget integration.

**LightSwap** is a crypto swap product that helps users and businesses exchange tokens across many networks with a fast, private, non-custodial flow.

It gives people a simple way to swap crypto with clear rates and no account or KYC required to start. For businesses, LightSwap provides a simple way to offer crypto swaps to users.

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## Built around non-custodial protocols

LightSwap is built around non-custodial protocol routes. This means LightSwap does not hold, manage, or control user funds.

LightSwap does not use centralized exchanges for user swaps. Instead, it routes swaps through protocols designed for decentralized or trustless execution, including:

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  <Card title="Chainflip" href="https://docs.chainflip.io/protocol/protocol-overview">
    A cross-chain liquidity network for native asset swaps, coordinated by a permissionless validator network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="NEAR Intents" href="https://docs.near.org/chain-abstraction/intents/overview">
    A multichain transaction protocol where independent solvers compete to complete the user's requested swap.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Garden" href="https://docs.garden.finance/home/about">
    A Bitcoin-focused swap and bridge protocol built with intents-based architecture and trustless settlements.
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## Core features

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  <Card title="Clear rates" icon="wallet" horizontal>
    See the rate before you swap.
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  <Card title="Fast swaps" icon="zap" horizontal>
    Move from quote to swap in a simple flow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="More tokens, more networks" icon="route" horizontal>
    Swap across many tokens and networks.
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  <Card title="No account or KYC" icon="lock" horizontal>
    Start without registration or identity checks.
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  <Card title="Private, non-custodial" icon="shield-check" horizontal>
    LightSwap never holds user funds.
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  <Card title="24/7 support" icon="life-ring" horizontal>
    Get help with swaps and integrations.
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For commercial terms, see [Revenue Sharing](/revenue-sharing).

## Start with LightSwap

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  <Card title="Open LightSwap" icon="arrow-up-right" href="https://lightswap.me">
    Start a swap in the LightSwap app.
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  <Card title="Explore integrations" icon="plug" href="/integrations/direct-api/introduction">
    See how businesses can add LightSwap-powered swaps to their product.
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