# KuCoin > Trust First. Trade Next. Trust is the currency we trade in. KuCoin is a global crypto exchange that lets you trade hundreds of digital assets with advanced tools and competitive fees. KuCoin is a global crypto exchange where you can trade spot and futures, earn passive income through staking, and access trading bots for automated strategies. The platform offers hundreds of digital assets, competitive fees, and advanced trading features for both beginners and experienced traders. - Type: Company - Sector: Finance - Status: Active - Founded: 2017-09-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin ## Products - [KuCoin Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCoin Exchange implements centralized trading infrastructure supporting spot, margin, and derivatives trading across hundreds of digital assets. The platform provides order matching, custody services, and user account management with multi-layer security protocols. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product) - [KuCoin Futures](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCoin Futures provides perpetual and delivery contracts with leverage up to 100x. The system supports USDT-margined trading with risk management tools and advanced order types for derivatives trading. (Derivatives , Live) - [KuCoin Earn](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCoin Earn is a savings and yield product that enables users to deposit digital assets and earn returns through flexible or fixed-term accounts managed by KuCoin. Simple Earn offers instant-redemption Flexible and higher-yield Fixed products across major crypto assets. Advanced structured options including Dual Investment and Shark Fin are available for users seeking higher potential returns. (Savings & Yield, Live) - [KuCoin Trading Bot](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCoin Trading Bot provides automated trading strategies including grid trading, DCA, and futures martingale. The system executes predefined algorithms for 24/7 market participation without manual intervention. (Trading Bot, Live) - [KuCard](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCard implements a Visa-powered crypto debit card enabling direct cryptocurrency spending. The card supports Apple Pay integration and instant crypto-to-fiat conversion for global transactions. (Card, Live) - [KuCoin Spotlight](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KuCoin Spotlight facilitates token sales and project launches through a curated launchpad platform. The system provides token distribution, price discovery, and early access opportunities for vetted blockchain projects. (Launch Pad, Live) - [KuCoin Community Chain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KCC implements Proof of Staked Authority consensus through optimized block validation, enabling high-performance transaction processing with 3-second confirmations. The system supports Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility while maintaining low transaction costs using KCS as native gas token. (L1, Live) - [KCC Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KCC Explorer implements blockchain data visualization through real-time transaction monitoring, enabling users to track blocks, transactions, and smart contract interactions. The system provides comprehensive on-chain analytics while maintaining seamless integration with KuCoin Community Chain infrastructure. (Block Explorer, Live) ## Assets - [KuCoin Token (KCS)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kucoin): KCS is the native token of KuCoin Community Chain and the utility token of KuCoin Exchange. It is used to pay transaction fees on the blockchain, receive trading fee discounts on the exchange, and earn staking rewards. KCS also functions as the gas token for KuCoin Community Chain, an EVM-compatible network that uses Proof of Staked Authority consensus to process transactions quickly at low cost. (Native) ## Links - [Main](https://www.kucoin.com) - [Documentation](https://www.kucoin.com/docs) - [Blog](https://www.kucoin.com/blog) - [Whitepaper](https://www.kcs.foundation/kcs-whitepaper.pdf) - [Media Kit/branding](https://www.kucoin.com/news/en-kucoin-media-kit) - [Terms of Service](https://www.kucoin.com/support/47185419968079) - [Privacy policy](https://www.kucoin.com/support/47497300093764) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/kucoincom) - [Telegram](https://t.me/Kucoin_News) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/kucoin) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@KuCoinExchange) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/kucoinexchange) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/kucoin) - [GitHub](https://github.com/KuCoinExchange) - [Telegram](https://t.me/Kucoin_Exchange) - [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/H5ucJydSyd) - [Telegram](https://t.me/KCCOfficialEnglishCommunity) - [GitHub](https://github.com/kcc-community) - [Medium](https://medium.com/kucoinexchange) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. 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