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# Trading Astonic Assets

### Trading Venues Overview

* Centralized Exchanges (CEXs)
* Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
* Astonic Native Exchange
* Specialized Liquidity Pools

### Centralized Exchanges (CEXs)

Astonic stable assets and their collateral cryptocurrencies are available on various CEXs. These platforms offer:

#### Key Benefits:

* Fiat on/off-ramp capabilities
* User-friendly interfaces
* High liquidity pools
* Regulated environment

#### Getting Started:

1. Create an exchange account
2. Complete identity verification (KYC)
3. Fund your account
4. Start trading

💡 Pro Tip: Use Coinmarketcap.com to find current trading pairs and exchanges for Astonic assets.

### Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)

The DeFi community primarily uses DEXs for Astonic asset trading on Planq. Available platforms include:

#### Major DEX Options:

* ⚗️ Osmosis
* 🪐 Physica
* 🌌 Astrovault

### Astonic Asset Exchange Platform

The official Astonic web app serves as your direct gateway to the platform. Key features:

* Direct stable asset creation/burning
* Collateral asset trading
* Reserve-backed transactions

#### Trading Tips:

* Use USDC pairs for aUSD large orders