Getting Started
Walkthrough Guide#
We wrote a walkthrough guide to help you get started and plan your first trade.
Registration#
Kollider is currently in alpha mode.
Settlement Types#
Kollider offers traders the ability to trade perpetuals with up to 100x leverage using either a cash balance or an order-by-order settlement system.
Order-By-Order Settlement#
The best way to think about order-by-order settlement is: having the ability to send your collateral or margin requirement at the same time as placing an order.
Kollider uses the Bitcoin Lightning Network to allow a trader to pay a Lightning invoice to enter, update margin or exit a position using their own Lightning Network wallet of choice.
With the Lightning Network, transactions are processed nearly instantly and with very low transaction fees.
Order-By-Order Settlement allows a trader to#
- Instantly transfer extra margin to a position to avoid liquidation
- Allocate capital efficiently: only allocate the capital required for an open position
- Never miss an opportunity by funding and opening positions directly from your own wallet of choice
- Dramatically reduce counterparty risk
Cash Balance Settlement#
A trader has the option to maintain a balance with Kollider in addition or as an alternative to using the order-by-order settlement system. After signing in, deposit and withdrawal options are available under the user dashboard. Currently, Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals are supported via either on-chain transactions or the Lightning Network.
How can I trade from a wallet that supports the Lightning Network?#
The easiest way to start trading is by using one of the many available Bitcoin wallets that support the Lightning Network. Here are a few of the most popular ones:
| Wallet Name | Platform | Authentication Support |
|---|---|---|
| Blixt | Android iOS | Yes |
| Blue Wallet | Android iOS macOS | |
| Breez | Android iOS | Yes |
| Muun | Android iOS | |
| Phoenix | Android iOS | Yes |
| SBW | Android | Yes |
| Wallet of Satoshi | Android iOS | |
| Zap | Android iOS macOS Linux Windows | |
| Zebedee Wallet | Android iOS | |
| Zeus | Android iOS |
In-Browser Wallets#
A browser wallet allows you to trade directly from your browser, make instant transactions, and authenticate within your browser at lightning fast speed.
| Browser Wallets | Browser Support |
|---|---|
| Alby | Firefox Chrome |
Advanced users who operate their own self-hosted Bitcoin and Lightning Nodes can connect directly to one of our nodes. Please contact us if you are interested in connecting directly.