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# Paradex Farmer

#### Paradex Trading Guide

**Get Paradex API Credentials**

To use Paradex trading, you need to create an account and get API credentials:

1. Visit [app.paradex.trade/r/decoder](https://app.paradex.trade/r/decoder)
2. Create an account or sign in
3. Open the Settings app in Paradex and create a **Subkey** for trading. **Do not** create a read-only subkey 

`Subkeys allow trading from your account without deposit/withdraw permissions`

1. After creating the subkey, copy the **Subkey Private Key**. The public key will be automatically derived from the private key.
2. Click your profile in Paradex to open the account dialog. Copy the **Paradex Address** shown there. This is your **Main Account L2 Address** required by this app.
3. Go to API settings in your account
4. Create a new API key with trading permissions
5. Copy your API Key and Secret

#### **Configure Trading Parameters**

Set up your trading parameters:

* **Direction:** Choose LONG (price goes up) or SHORT (price goes down)
* **Market:** Select the trading pair you want to trade
* **Amount:** Enter your position size in USDT
* **Leverage:** Set your leverage (1x to 100x)
* **Risk Management:** Configure Take Profit and Stop Loss if desired

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#### **Discord Key Validation**

Validate your Discord key for access:

* Enter your Discord key in the validation field
* Click "Validate" to check your access level
* Ensure you have at least 1 NFT for Paradex access
* Paradex requires at least 1 NFT to use this feature

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#### **Execute Your Trade**

Once everything is configured:

* Review all your settings carefully
* Ensure your Discord key is validated
* Click "Execute Paradex Trade" to start trading
* Monitor your position and manage risk accordingly