> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://carbondex.gitbook.io/carbondex-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://carbondex.gitbook.io/carbondex-whitepaper/our-ecosystem/carbondex.md).

# CarbonDEX

### Description

CarbonDEX is a decentralized exchange built on the Polygon network. At launch the CarbonDEX will have the components below: 

1. A CCOIN Swap where users can purchase CCOIN by using MATIC at a fixed US$ price (for a limited time only).
2. An AMM DEX for all CCR token types & series with an automated order book based on liquidity pools, where users can purchase CCR Tokens by using CCOIN. CCOIN / MATIC will be listed once the CCOIN Swap component has been discontinued. 
3. A Polygon Bridge, this is where users who has ETH can seamlessly convert their ETH into MATIC. 
4. A Buy Matic link to TRANSAK or MoonPay, where users can purchase MATIC using fiat currency.  
5. A carbon footprint calculator, that users can calculate their carbon emission from flights, vehicles, shipping (logistics), electricity, fuel consumption and crypto transactions. 

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Our carbon footprint calculator for flights, vehicles, shipping, electricity and fuel are based on APIs from Carbon Interface (carboninterface.com). As for Crypto carbon footprint we based our estimates based on data from Digiconomist (digiconomist.net) and independent research done by Frankfurt School Blockchain Center and TUM School of Management at Technical University of Munich.  
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### Advantages

* Transparent: All transactions executed in the exchange are transparent and will be available on public blockchain explorer.
* Immutable: Since CarbonDEX is a decentralized application that exist on the blockchain, no data can be deleted. Therefore there is no risks of fraudulent practices by the admin.
* Very Secured: A blockchain is simply unhackable, since each data block and the chain that links the blocks are secured with the highest level of encryption.
* Real Time Settlement: Any transactions will be executed in real time.
* No Single Point of Failure: Unlike traditional centralized server based exchanges that requires manual input & prone to human failure, frequent maintenance and downtime, CarbonDEX exists in the blockchain and most if not all transactional activities are executed by self executing smart contracts. CarbonDEX will operate on 24/7 basis.
* Non-Custodial:As a decentralized exchange, CarbonDEX does not hold user’s monies. User’s digital assets remain in their own wallet. Thus even in the rare event of a hacking in the app itself, the hacker won’t be able to access the user’s funds.