diff --git a/getting-started/exchanges/index.md b/getting-started/exchanges/index.md index 34fd421d..3f990110 100644 --- a/getting-started/exchanges/index.md +++ b/getting-started/exchanges/index.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ -# A guide for exchanges on stake pools, delegation, and integration with Cardano post-Shelley +# Integration information for exchanges on stake pools and delegation As stake pools and delegation become available through the Shelley hard fork, many exchanges are eager to participate in either running a stake pool or delegating their stake to existing pools. -This article will attempt to answer some of the most frequently asked questions exchange operators and developers may have regarding this process, including current limitations and how to get started. - -This document is for exchanges and exchange developers who have already successfully migrated from the Byron pre-hard fork era to the Shelley post-hard fork era. +This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions exchange operators and exchange developers may have regarding this process, including current limitations and how to get started. It is intended for exchanges and exchange developers who have already successfully migrated from the Byron pre-hard fork era to the Shelley post-hard fork era. Exchanges will need to use the Shelley mainnet as a production environment to get the latest features of the Cardano blockchain. This integration is made possible by using [cardano-wallet](https://github.com/input-output-hk/cardano-wallet), [cardano-rest](https://github.com/input-output-hk/cardano-rest), [cardano-node](https://github.com/input-output-hk/cardano-node/releases/tag/1.9.3), and [cardano-cli](https://github.com/input-output-hk/cardano-cli/releases), which provide the communication point for exchanges. As an exchange, you will need to [start your Cardano node](https://docs.cardano.org/projects/cardano-node/en/latest/stake-pool-operations/start_your_nodes.html), have a Shelley wallet with funds, and select a stake pool before you start the process of stake delegation.