# 📝-Intro

The OpenDEX Daemon ([`opendexd`](https://github.com/opendexnetwork/opendexd)) is "the node" and core of the OpenDEX network. The graphic below shows the different participants in OpenDEX and how they are connected.

![](https://3160092160-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lq7dAvRcXVJXcPrZrNF%2Fsync%2F07f3f9e90d0447d2833d782eebbd825c02d1086d.png?generation=1613125246423188\&alt=media)

## How to Run a Node

👉 as [**Liquidity Provider**](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/liquidity-providers), earning via automated arbitrage between external exchanges and OpenDEX

👉 as [**Swap Provider**](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/swap-providers), sourcing liquidity on OpenDEX **(WIP)**

👉 as [**Day Trader**](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/day-traders), trading instantaneously while preserving full control & privacy

👉 as [**Developer**](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/developers), contributing or building on top of `opendexd`

## Special Docs

* [Dockerless Guide](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/dockerless)
* [Close Shop Guide](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/close-shop)
* [CLI Documentation](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/cli)
* [Config Documentation](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/config)

## Support & Community

* [Contribute](https://opendex.network/develop/docs/contribute)!
* Support and development-related questions are welcome on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/aS5RMchDrU)!

## Help us to improve!

Please help us to improve by opening issues (or even better PRs) for [opendexd](https://github.com/opendexnetwork/opendexd), [opendex-docker](https://github.com/opendexnetwork/opendex-docker), [opendex-ui](https://github.com/opendexnetwork/opendex-ui) & [opendex-desktop](https://github.com/opendexnetwork/opendex-desktop).