# Astra Terminal | General Information

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## Astra Terminal

**Astra Terminal** is a decentralized trading interface inside Telegram designed for convenient interaction with DEX.

We combine the simplicity of a messenger, fast access to markets, and the functionality of a professional trading terminal, allowing users to manage positions, monitor markets, and perform trading actions through a convenient interface.

Astra Terminal does not custody user funds and does not have access to private keys. All wallet actions and transactions are confirmed by the user independently.

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### Interface Settings

By clicking **“⚙️”**, you can adjust the main terminal settings:

* choose a theme: **dark** or **light**;
* choose the interface language: **Russian** or **English**.

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### Our Mission

We are building simple and convenient access to decentralized financial tools directly inside Telegram.

Our goal is to make professional trading easier to understand, faster, and more accessible while preserving the key principles of DeFi:

* self-custody and user control over funds;
* transparency of operations;
* no custody of user assets by Astra Terminal;
* convenient access to DEX trading infrastructure.

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### What Is Available in Astra Terminal

Astra Terminal provides a unified interface for working with markets available through supported infrastructure.

The terminal may provide access to:

* cryptocurrency markets;
* perpetual futures;
* spot markets;
* prediction markets;
* selected synthetic or tokenized assets, if supported by the infrastructure;
* analytics, trading history, and account statistics.

The current list of available assets and markets is always displayed inside the terminal.

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### Why Astra Terminal

#### Non-Custodial Approach

Astra Terminal does not custody user funds and does not manage user assets. The user independently connects a wallet, signs transactions, and controls their funds.

#### Telegram Convenience

The terminal operates inside Telegram, so access to markets, positions, history, and notifications is available in a familiar interface.

#### Fast Start

To get started, simply open the terminal, connect your wallet, and follow the interface instructions.

#### Deposits and Withdrawals

Deposit and withdrawal sections may be available in the interface. When accessing third-party exchange services, the user interacts with independent external platforms. Astra Terminal is not an exchange service and does not process bank cards or fiat payments.

#### Gas Abstraction

In some scenarios, network fees may be calculated and charged in USDC, making the terminal easier to use without separately holding technical tokens to pay for gas.

#### AI Analytics

In the future, Astra Terminal will introduce **AI**, an AI assistant designed to help with technical analysis, market observations, and informational analytics.

AI does not trade on behalf of the user, does not manage funds, and is not a financial advisor.

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### How It Works

Astra Terminal is an interface layer for interacting with DEX and related infrastructure.

The user operates through a convenient Telegram interface, while trading actions are performed through supported protocols and the user’s wallet.

This means:

* Astra Terminal does not custody funds;
* Astra Terminal does not have access to private keys;
* Astra Terminal does not sign transactions on behalf of the user;
* all actions are confirmed by the user independently;
* the user remains in control of their assets.

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### Important Notice

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Trading digital assets, perpetual futures, and leveraged instruments involves high risk. The user may lose part or all of their funds.

Astra Terminal provides an interface and analytical tools, but is not an exchange, broker, custodian, financial advisor, or investment advisor.

Use Astra Terminal only after independently assessing the risks.
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