> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://silver-koi.gitbook.io/silver-koi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://silver-koi.gitbook.io/silver-koi/protocol-overview/introduction.md). # Introduction We believe the ability to build wealth shouldn't be a privilege for only some people; everyone should be given equal opportunity to participate in great investment opportunities. Today, there are more than 4 billion people in emerging markets who can't access global markets such as foreign stock markets, and Silver Koi is on a mission to change that. [Silver Koi](https://silverkoi.io/) is a high-performance equities perpetuals exchange designed to democratize access to global markets. Our platform makes investing as easy as a few clicks, offering a secure, fast, and ultra-low-cost way for professionals to trade in any global market they choose. For the first time, Silver Koi allows anyone to trade perpetuals on stocks, along with crypto, commodities, and forex—all in one place—with up to 200x leverage! We are removing the barriers to international investing. With us, you don't need to put down extremely high deposits to open international bank accounts anymore, no need to pay multiple layers of fees to buy fractional shares, no need to wait days or even weeks to transfer funds, and no need for endless KYC processes. We want to pave the path for the derivatives market on real world assets, facilitating the onboarding of the next wave of traders to blockchain technology. We strive to be the powerful trading platform that helps traders succeed. Our core focus will always be the advancement of infrastructure and product offerings. Specifically, we aim to achieve competitiveness by excelling in areas like pricing, speed, size, the diversity of global products, and the provision of advanced trading tools. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://silver-koi.gitbook.io/silver-koi/protocol-overview/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.