# Overview Artura is a high-performance, perp DEX purpose-built for trading the market’s most compelling narratives including memes, AI, Runes, and RWA’s. Powered by leading Bitcoin Layer 2s like Hemi and Botanix, Artura enables zero-slippage synthetic trading with leverage of up to 150x, and supports near-instant listing of new assets. The platform features a decentralized vault system at its core, allowing users to earn passive yield from trading activity while contributing to protocol governance through our token $ARA. All trades are executed on-chain, combining full self-custody with the speed and efficiency of a centralized exchange. Key features include: * Seamless access to synthetic perps across any asset class * Support for rapid listing of trending tokens (under 24 hours) * Vault-based yield generation and incentives * Deep ecosystem integration with L2’s and partners * Transparent, user-first design with no custodial risk Whether you're trading actively or earning passively, Artura offers a secure and scalable gateway to the next era of Bitcoin-native DeFi. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.artura.finance/introducing-artura/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.