what's LayerAkira?

LayerAkira is a hybrid order book decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Starknet Layer 2 blockchain, specializing in spot asset markets. It combines elements of centralized and decentralized trading to provide precise price discovery, deep liquidity, and advanced order types such as limit orders. The platform integrates TradFi principles like low-latency execution with DeFi accessibility, enabling seamless trading without intermediaries while maintaining transparency through an on-chain order book. Backed by an algorithmic trading firm, LayerAkira aims to serve as a central liquidity hub for the Starknet ecosystem, allowing DEXs, wallets, and aggregators to tap into its order book. Users benefit from competitive quotes, reduced slippage, and enhanced control over trades, with features like real-time charts and institutional-grade market making ensuring efficient spot trading across supported assets.

LayerAkira, a CLOB trading platform, featured in StarkWare's Starknet ecosystem overview.