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Tutorial index

Use this page to choose the guided lesson that matches the first capability you want to build.

Pick the right first-success path

If you want to…Start hereWhy
make your first guided trade on the productYour First Trade on DerivaDEXtrader-first success path with the current testnet interface and core workflow
build your first automated workflowBuilding Your First Trading Botend-to-end builder lesson before narrower API tasks
start from the Python client packageGetting Started with ddx-pythonrepo-owned client tutorial for a first signed Python integration
move from first bot to first strategy patternImplementing a Moving Average Crossover Strategyfirst advanced strategy lesson without leaving the current public builder stack
learn the raw realtime subscription model firstWebSocket Realtime Data Tutorialtransport-first lesson before you add signed trading or strategy logic
prepare your first operator-backed localnet baselineSetting Up a DerivaDEX Nodepublic-safe operator tutorial for mode choice, readiness, and baseline discipline before private runbooks
learn the interface before taking actionUnderstanding the Trading Interfacevisual orientation before trading more actively
make your first governance contributionYour First DAO Proposal or Cast Your First Governance Votefirst-success governance lessons for proposal and voting flows
TutorialOutcomeUse it when
Your First Trade on DerivaDEXComplete the first end-to-end DerivaDEX trading workflow on testnetYou want a guided first trading success before reading task-specific docs
Building Your First Trading BotBuild and run a first programmatic trading workflowYou want an end-to-end builder lesson before splitting into narrower integration tasks
Getting Started with ddx-pythonInstall the Python client, initialize it, read market state, and submit one signed orderYou want the first repo-owned Python integration path before building a larger bot
Implementing a Moving Average Crossover StrategyTurn mark-price updates into a first advanced directional signal and track the resulting trade pathYou want the first strategy-pattern tutorial after the baseline bot lesson
Building a Mean Reversion BotBuild a threshold-based reversion workflow with controlled entry and exit logicYou want an advanced strategy tutorial that emphasizes discipline over trade frequency
Creating an Arbitrage MonitorCompare DerivaDEX market state with an external venue and emit persistent spread alertsYou want an advanced monitoring lesson before you automate cross-venue execution
Advanced Risk Management TechniquesAdd one explicit risk budget and de-risking path around an existing strategy before liquidation pressure dominates the sessionYou want the missing advanced strategy lesson that turns signal generation into disciplined exposure management
Setting Up a DerivaDEX NodeReach a healthy public-safe operator localnet baseline and capture the fixed readiness contractsYou want the first node-operations success path without treating public docs as a private runbook
Your First DAO ProposalPublish a first governance proposal thread with the right public references and next-step linksYou want a guided first governance contribution before narrower proposal-management tasks
Cast Your First Governance VoteFollow the official governance flow from proposal context to recorded voteYou want a guided first governance action before using narrower governance procedures
Understanding the Trading InterfaceWalk through the main trading screen and identify the key controls and account surfacesYou want a guided visual orientation to the product before trading more actively
WebSocket Realtime Data TutorialConnect to the realtime API, subscribe to feeds, and process ordered updates correctlyYou want the first transport-level lesson before combining realtime with signed trading

After a tutorial

Next routeUse it for
How-to GuidesNarrow task execution after the lesson is complete
ReferenceExact limits, schemas, and safety rules consulted during ongoing work
ExplanationMarket-structure, performance, and lifecycle rationale behind the strategy lessons
GlossaryShared trading, sequencing, and risk terminology used across the lesson

Boundary rule

Use tutorials when you want guided success with minimal branching. If you already know the job and need a specific procedure, continue to How-to Guides instead of treating tutorials as the default route.
Last modified on April 13, 2026