# Apex > Trade Crypto in another Dimension Apex is a decentralized derivatives exchange enabling traders to access perpetual futures, options, and spot trading with leverage up to 500x on multiple blockchain networks. Apex Network serves individuals and businesses seeking a multi-service digital finance platform across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Zambia. Users can buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies, exchange gift cards for local currency, pay utility bills, and create virtual USD cards for international spending. A business API suite lets third parties integrate crypto payment processing, virtual card issuance, and automated deposit and payout handling. - Type: Company - Sector: Finance - Status: Active - Founded: 2021-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/apex ## Products - [Apex Pro](https://thegrid.id/profiles/apex): Apex operates a self-custodial derivatives trading platform, supporting perpetual futures contracts, options, and spot trading across cryptocurrencies. Traders access leverage up to 500x while maintaining custody of funds through smart contract infrastructure. The platform integrates cross-chain bridges enabling multi-network asset deposits and withdrawals. (Derivatives , Live, Main Product) ## Links - [Main](https://apexnetwork.co) - [Terms of Service](https://apexnetwork.co/terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy policy](https://apexnetwork.co/privacy-notice) - [Blog](https://blog.apexnetwork.co) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/useapexnetwork) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/apexprotocol) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/useapexnetwork) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. The open data core is licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL) — a copyleft/share-alike license allowing free use, modification, and sharing for any purpose. Attribution is required: include "Powered by The Grid" linking to https://thegrid.id wherever the data is used. Derivative databases must be shared under ODbL terms. Trademarks, logos, and brand names (marked "Special TPIP") are not covered by the ODbL. For ML/AI use: training datasets that substantially extract ODbL data are Derivative Databases and must be shared under ODbL if publicly used; models must be attributed in documentation. Model 2 - commercial licenses. The Grid Data Service (TGDS) is also available as a commercial license. See [Web Services Terms](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/web-services-terms) for commercial use that is not covered by the open data service. The following applies to both licensing models. - All data is provided AS IS with no guarantees of accuracy. - The Grid does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice, and - a project's presence in The Grid's data does not imply endorsement. - [Data Licensing & Disclaimers](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/data-licensing-and-disclaimers): Licensing models and disclaimers - [Open Data (ODbL)](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data): Open Database License terms and scope for The Grid's open data service. - [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service. - [Web Services Terms](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/web-services-terms): commercial Terms for using data services. - [All Legal Documents](https://about.thegrid.id/legal): Full index of terms, policies, and disclosures ## Optional - [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model - [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships - [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type - [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types - [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP