PulseX DEX Guide
PulseX is the primary decentralized exchange (DEX) on PulseChain, similar to Uniswap. It supports swapping tokens, providing liquidity, farming, and more. The easiest way for most users is via hosted or mirrored frontends.
Price tip — check an aggregator first: PulseX hosts the deepest HTT pools, but an aggregator like Piteas quotes routes across several DEXs at once and often finds a better effective price — and it shows your trade's price impact before you confirm. See our Piteas guide. Whichever venue you use, size trades to the pool and check the quoted price impact before confirming — the Manual's safe-swap rule.
Prepare Your Wallet
- Use a compatible wallet like MetaMask, Internet Money Wallet, Rabby, or others that support EVM chains and WalletConnect.
- Ensure PulseChain network is added:
- Network Name: PulseChain
- RPC URL: https://rpc.pulsechain.com
- Chain ID: 369
- Currency Symbol: PLS
- Block Explorer: https://scan.pulsechain.com
- Switch to the PulseChain network in your wallet.
- Have some PLS (for gas fees) and the tokens you want to trade.
Access a PulseX Frontend
Go to one of these (bookmark official/reliable ones):
- app.pulsex.com
- ipfs.app.pulsex.com (IPFS-based)
- Community/gateway mirrors (check app.pulsex.com for the latest link)
Connect Your Wallet
- Click Connect Wallet (usually top-right).
- Select your wallet (e.g., MetaMask or Internet Money Wallet).
- Approve the connection in your wallet popup.
- If using WalletConnect, scan the QR code with your mobile wallet.
Trade on PulseX
- Go to the Swap (or Exchange) tab.
- Select the token you want to sell (From) and buy (To). Popular pairs involve PLS, WPLS, HEX, PLSX, etc.
- Enter the amount.
- Review the quote, slippage tolerance (adjust if needed, e.g., 0.5–1% for volatile pairs), and price impact.
- Click Swap or Confirm Swap.
- Approve the transaction in your wallet (you may need to approve the token first if it's your initial swap with it).
- Wait for confirmation on PulseChain (usually fast and cheap).
Additional Features
- Liquidity: Add/remove liquidity to pools to earn fees.
- Farms: Stake LP tokens for rewards (check current APRs).
- Verify tokens: Always verify token contract addresses via scan.pulsechain.com to avoid scams.
Why the IPFS Option Is Valuable
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) provides a decentralized way to host and access the PulseX frontend. Key benefits:
- Censorship resistance: The frontend code is distributed across a peer-to-peer network of nodes instead of relying on a single centralized server. Much harder to take down or block.
- Immutability and verifiability: Content is addressed by a unique cryptographic hash (CID). You can confirm you're loading the exact, authentic version published by the developers.
- Decentralization alignment: Matches the ethos of PulseChain and true DeFi — no single point of failure or control.
- Privacy and availability: Runs via distributed gateways or locally; less dependent on traditional web hosting.
- Future-proofing: Even if primary domains change or face issues, IPFS versions remain accessible.
Install and Run IPFS (Local PulseX Frontend)
The easiest way is IPFS Desktop (user-friendly app that bundles a node, web UI, and tools). Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Windows:
- Go to GitHub releases.
- Download the latest .exe file.
- Run the installer and launch from Start menu.
macOS:
- Download the latest .dmg from the same GitHub releases page.
- Open the .dmg and drag IPFS Desktop to Applications.
- Open from Applications (right-click → Open if macOS warns).
Linux (Ubuntu):
- .deb: Download →
sudo dpkg -i ipfs-desktop-*.deb - AppImage: Download →
chmod +x→ Run
Running the PulseX Frontend Locally via IPFS:
- Visit app.pulsex.com — it lists the current IPFS hash (CID).
- Copy the latest IPFS hash.
- In IPFS Desktop or browser: go to a gateway like
https://ipfs.io/ipfs/[your-hash]or community gateways. - Once loaded, connect your wallet and trade as described above.
How to Know Your IPFS Version Is Current
- Check the official source: Visit app.pulsex.com or pulsex.com. These pages list the latest IPFS hash (CID) and recommended gateways.
- Compare the CID/hash: The content identifier in your URL must match the one published on the official site. IPFS is content-addressed, so any change creates a new hash.
- Gateway indicators: Reliable gateways often show the served CID. Cross-reference with the official list.
- Updates: Developers announce new hashes on official channels (X/Twitter, Discord, or the site itself). Re-check app.pulsex.com periodically.
Pro tip: Bookmark the official listing page and always verify the hash before connecting your wallet or approving transactions.
Tips
- Start with small amounts.
- Check liquidity and slippage on larger trades.
- Use the "Info" or analytics sections for charts and data.