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# DEXes and Swapping

> **⚠️ Important Safety Note**\
> Always verify contract addresses and use well-known, audited DEXes. Be cautious of fake tokens and phishing sites. Start with small amounts when testing new liquidity pools or tokens. DYOR.

WAX has several decentralized exchanges. The most commonly used and trusted options are **Alcor** and **TacoSwap**. Wax.fun offers alternative token bonding curve mechanics. A-DEX is another option for swapping.

## Recommended DEXes

### Alcor

Alcor is one of the most popular and feature-rich DEXes on WAX. It offers good liquidity for many tokens, including $PXJ pairs, and is widely used in the Pixel Journey community.

[Read the full Alcor guide →](/education/antelope-ecosystem-guides/wax/dexes-and-swapping/alcor.md)

**Key Features**

* Strong liquidity for major WAX tokens
* Clean interface with good charting
* Support for limit orders
* Active development and community usage

**Best For**

* Trading $PXJ and major ecosystem tokens
* Users who want a reliable, well-established DEX

### TacoSwap

TacoSwap is another major DEX on WAX, known for good liquidity in certain pairs and strong community support.

[Read the full TacoSwap guide →](/education/antelope-ecosystem-guides/wax/dexes-and-swapping/tacoswap.md)

**Key Features**

* Competitive rates on many pairs
* Good integration with farming/staking opportunities
* User-friendly experience

**Best For**

* Accessing specific liquidity pools and farms
* Users looking for alternative rates or pairs

### Wax.fun

Wax.fun offers token bonding curve mechanics and integrated DeFi-style features. It can be useful for certain types of token experiments and community launches.

[Read the full Wax.fun guide →](/education/antelope-ecosystem-guides/wax/dexes-and-swapping/wax.fun.md)

**Note**: Bonding curve mechanics carry additional risks. Treat it as more experimental compared to Alcor and TacoSwap.

### A-DEX

A-DEX is another decentralized exchange on WAX that offers token swapping and liquidity provision.

[Read the full A-DEX guide →](https://github.com/pixel-journey/gitbook-docs/blob/main/education/antelope-ecosystem-guides/wax/dexes-and-swapping/adex.md)

**Best For**

* Alternative swapping options and specific pairs

## Swapping Best Practices

* Compare rates across Alcor and TacoSwap before large swaps.
* Be aware of slippage, especially on less liquid pairs.
* Double-check token contract addresses.
* Use the official sites only (verify URLs).
* Consider using PxSwap (when available) for optimized routing across multiple DEXes.

## Pixel Journey Relevance

Efficient swapping is essential for participating in PxStaking, moving between tokens for crafting/ingredients, and managing your overall portfolio. Having reliable access to DEXes on WAX is a core part of engaging with the Pixel Journey economy.

## Security Tips for DEX Usage

* Never approve unlimited token spending unless necessary (revoke regularly).
* Be extremely cautious of new or low-liquidity tokens (high scam risk).
* Use hardware wallets for large holdings when possible.
* Start small when interacting with new pools or tokens.

*Educational content only. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.*