What is Helix

Helix is a decentralized exchange application that operates on the Injective platform. As a pioneering decentralized exchange, it specializes in crypto spot and derivatives trading, catering to a wide range of users, including novice and experienced crypto traders, as well as trading institutions. Helix stands out for its user-friendly interface, offering the capability to place both simple and complex orders on spot and derivatives markets, making cryptocurrency trading accessible to a broad audience.

Which blockchain is Helix built on?

Injective is a blockchain dedicated to offering solutions for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. It is constructed using the Cosmos SDK framework and employs a Tendermint Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. For additional information, you can visit Injective's official website.

Who can use Helix?


Helix is available for use by individuals who meet the following criteria:

  1. The user is not a person or entity residing in, located in, incorporated in, or represented by a registered agent in the United States of America or any Restricted Territory (as defined in the T&Cs).

  2. The user commits to not accessing the Helix website or using HelixApp.com while physically located in the United States of America or any Restricted Territory in the present or future.

  3. The user does not employ, and will not employ in the future, a virtual private network or any other method to conceal their physical location from a Restricted Territory.

  4. The user is in compliance with the laws of their jurisdiction, which allows them to access the site and engage in trading activities on HelixApp.com.

  5. The user comprehends the risks associated with leveraging, entering perpetual contracts, and participating in digital asset trading.

By connecting a wallet to Helix, the user agrees to the Terms and Conditions, confirms that they have reviewed the Privacy Policy, and acknowledges their understanding of the Disclaimer.

Which wallets are supported on Helix?

Helix currently supports the following wallets:

Hot Wallets:

  1. MetaMask

  2. Torus

  3. Keplr (Please note that this integration is experimental)

Cold Wallets:

  1. Ledger

  2. Trezor

To connect any of these wallets, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit www.HelixApp.com.

  2. Click on "Connect Wallet" at the top right-hand corner of the website.

  3. Select your preferred wallet option.

  4. Follow the instructions that pop up, which will vary depending on the wallet you choose.

For a quick guide on how to connect your MetaMask wallet to Helix, you can refer to the provided resource.

Which assets can be bridged over to Helix?

Helix is constructed on top of the Injective platform, which is designed to be interoperable with multiple Layer 1 blockchains. Users have the capability to bridge assets from the following blockchains to the Injective ecosystem:

  1. Ethereum

  2. Cosmos Hub

  3. Osmosis

  4. Persistence

  5. Evmos

  6. Moonbeam

  7. Axelar

  8. Secret Network

To transfer assets seamlessly across these different blockchains to Injective, you can utilize the Injective Bridge, which facilitates cross-chain asset transfers.