# Developer Platform

<h2 id="welcome-to-csx-perpetuals" align="center">Welcome to CSL Perpetuals</h2>

<h4 align="center">Documentation, Glossary &#x26; Navigation</h4>

<h4 align="center"><strong>CSL Perpetuals</strong> is the first perpetual exchange designed for <strong>CS2 skins</strong>, built on <strong>Solana</strong>. We allow traders to <strong>long or short digital collectibles with leverage</strong>, using <strong>$USDC as collateral</strong>.</h4>

<p align="center">No need to own the skins themselves — CSL offers <strong>synthetic exposure</strong> to the CS2 skin market, powered by oracles and on-chain perp contracts.<br></p>

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* #### Why CS2 Skins? <a href="#why-cs2-skins" id="why-cs2-skins"></a>

  * **$1B+ yearly trading volume** across marketplaces
  * A proven store of value in gaming culture
  * Highly liquid & community-driven assets

  Until now, skins could only be traded peer-to-peer or on marketplaces. CSX transforms them into **fully tradable perpetual markets**.<br>
* How It Works
  1. **Price Oracles** – Skin prices are aggregated from major marketplaces and streamed on-chain.
  2. **Perp Engine** – CSX uses Solana smart contracts to manage leverage, funding rates, and liquidation.
  3. **Settlement in USDC** – All PnL is paid in $USDC, ensuring fast, stable, and transparent trading.<br>
* CSX Usecases
  * **Leverage**: Go 1-100x long or short your favorite skins.
  * **Hedging**: Protect the value of your inventory by shorting skins you hold.
  * **Accessibility**: Anyone can trade high-value skins without needing to own them.
  * **Built on Solana**: Lightning-fast, low-fee, on-chain execution.


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