> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opendex.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opendex.network/develop/bold/00-introduction.md).

# 📜-Intro

These **BOLD (for Basis of Layer-3 DEX)** documents describe a protocol for p2p trading of cryptocurrencies with the following design goals:

* decentralized order exchange
* native cross-chain capability
* instantaneous off-chain settlement

Nodes running implementations of the protocol comprise the OpenDEX network. Click "Next" below to start reading the BOLD protocol specifications.