IDEX is one of the most advanced cryptocurrency exchanges that aims to offer the user experience of a centralized exchange without compromising on any of the security benefits offered by decentralized platforms.
Founded in 2018, IDEX is a hybrid model that offers a peer-to-peer trading platform and uses smart contracts to communicate transactions to the Ethereum blockchain. Though IDEX boasts of being a decentralized exchange, it has several features that are found in centralized exchanges, such as off-chain order books and order matching. IDEX is a division of Aurora, managed by Aurora Labs S.A., a banking and finance platform company located in Panama. It is known for being one of the most user-friendly cryptocurrency exchanges in Singapore.
Step 1: Go to the official website of IDEX, and click on the “New Wallet” or “Unlock Wallet” button.
Step 2: Unlocking a wallet
Here, IDEX offers you four options to unlock a wallet on the exchange:
i) Keystore File: a customer can upload the private key via a Keystore file that is already possessed by the customer
ii) Private Key: here, you have to enter the private key to access an Ethereum address created
iii) Metamask: with this option, you can log into the MetaMask wallet and integrate it with the exchange.
iv) Ledger Wallet: this allows you to use Ledger Nano S wallet on the exchange to make direct transfers.
Step 3: Creating a new wallet
After selecting the wallet file, you’ll be redirected to a prompt for creating a password.
Once you enter the password, IDEX will generate a private key and produce a downloadable JSON File. After this, you can download the file and save it for your future references.
Follow the below steps to connect your wallet with a private key or Keystore file on IDEX:
After completing the above process, you can deposit tokens and start trading.
IDEX is a safe and secured exchange that offers key security advantages over centralized platforms. The platform runs as a node on the Ethereum network, which means it provides all the security benefits offered by a blockchain.
IDEX does not charge any fees on deposits or withdrawals; however, you will need to pay trading fees. IDEX charges 0.2% for market takers and 0.1% for market makers.
IDEX enforces a minimum order limit of 1 ETH (equivalent) for market makers and 0.5 ETH (equivalent) for market takers.