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# Intro

**Aura** is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation protocol built on the Plasma blockchain. It consolidates liquidity from multiple decentralized exchanges and market makers into a single interface and API.

For each trade request, **Aura** queries all connected liquidity sources, compares available rates, and applies routing optimizations to execute the trade at the most efficient price possible. The protocol abstracts the operational complexity of swaps, allowing users and developers to interact with multiple DEXs through one unified system.

**Aura** can be accessed through its web interface or integrated into decentralized applications via the **Aura's API**.

#### Summary

**Aura** provides a standardized interface for decentralized liquidity aggregation on the Plasma blockchain.

It focuses on accurate rate discovery, efficient trade execution, and reduced gas consumption through optimized routing and smart order splitting.

The protocol can be used directly or integrated programmatically into other decentralized applications through its API.

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