OmniDEX
Peer-to-Peer Trading on Bitcoin
OmniDEX is the decentralized exchange built into the Omni Layer protocol. It allows direct, on-chain trading of any Omni Layer token for Bitcoin. No exchange account. No KYC. No intermediary holding your funds. Every trade settles on the Bitcoin blockchain through the OmniCore wallet.
For current OMNI market price, see the Exchange page, or learn how to buy OMNI in 2026.
How It Works
A seller posts an offer specifying the token, price, minimum BTC amount, and a payment window (measured in Bitcoin blocks). A buyer accepts the offer, which reserves the tokens for the payment window duration. The buyer sends BTC payment using OmniCore's omni_senddexpay command. Once confirmed, the tokens transfer automatically.
The entire process runs through Bitcoin transactions. OmniCore manages the order book, reservation, and settlement logic via the Omni Layer protocol rules.
Two Trading Modes
Traditional DEX
Token-for-BTC trades with time-limited acceptance windows. Suitable for larger trades where on-chain settlement is preferred.
MetaDEX
Token-for-token trades executed atomically. Trade any Omni Layer token for any other Omni Layer token. Orders match automatically based on price.
Why OmniDEX Matters
Centralized exchanges delist low-volume tokens. When that happens, OmniDEX remains available — because it runs on Bitcoin, not on a company's servers. As long as Bitcoin produces blocks, OmniDEX processes trades.
Getting Started
OmniDEX is accessible through OmniCore's RPC interface. Key commands include:
A GUI trading interface is available in OmniCore's Qt wallet. Browse the order book using the built-in explorer.
Full RPC documentation available on GitHub (github.com/OmniLayer/omnicore).
OmniDEX is unique among Bitcoin token protocols — see the full protocol comparison. For context on how the exchange survived Tether's departure, read Omni Layer After Tether. Trading questions are answered in the FAQ.