The Simpler, Better Alternative to OpenDAX

Launch Your Own
Crypto Exchange

A complete, production-ready cryptocurrency exchange — simpler than OpenDAX, more powerful than BaseApp. No Docker, no microservices, no licensing fees. Just deploy and launch.

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15+
Core Modules
5
Blockchain Networks
100%
Source Code Included
1-Click
Ubuntu Installer

Everything You Need to Run an Exchange

Built by traders, for entrepreneurs. Every feature a modern crypto exchange needs — out of the box.

Spot Trading Engine

Full order book with limit, market, and stop orders. Real-time matching engine, trade history, interactive charts, and deep market depth visualization.

Futures & Perpetual Contracts

Leveraged trading up to 125x on perpetual contracts. Includes funding rate engine, mark price calculation, position management with TP/SL, and liquidation system.

Multi-Chain Wallets

Built-in wallet generation and management for Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base networks. Automatic deposit detection and balance crediting with transaction safety.

Market Maker Bots

Automated market-making bots for spot and futures markets. Generate liquidity, maintain order books, and simulate realistic trading activity from day one.

KYC & AML Verification

Complete Know Your Customer verification system with document upload, identity verification, and approval workflow. Stay compliant with regulations.

Two-Factor Authentication

TOTP-based 2FA with QR code setup, backup codes, and authenticator app support. JWT-based session management with secure token rotation.

Referral & Affiliate System

Built-in referral program with unique referral codes, tracking links, and referral count dashboard. Grow your user base through word-of-mouth.

Admin Monitoring Panel

Real-time admin dashboard with user management, deposit/withdrawal monitoring, trading stats, system health metrics, and bot control interface.

Public REST API

CoinMarketCap-compatible public API with ticker data, order book depth endpoints for spot and futures markets. Interactive API documentation included.

WebSocket Real-Time Data

Socket.IO powered real-time feeds for price tickers, order book updates, trade streams, and user-specific order/position notifications.

Self-Service Token Listing

Allow projects to list their own tokens on your exchange through a guided listing interface. Configure trading pairs, fees, and market parameters.

Mobile App-Like Experience

Native app-like mobile UI with bottom tab navigation — Trade, Markets, and Profile tabs for instant switching. Fully responsive trading interface, charts, order book, and dashboard — all optimised for touch.

Email Notifications

SMTP-powered transactional emails for signups, password resets, deposit confirmations, and security alerts. Configurable templates and SMTP settings.

Automated Deposit Monitor

Background services continuously scan blockchains for incoming deposits. Automatic balance crediting with transaction-safe database operations.

One-Command Installer

Automated Ubuntu setup script installs Apache, PHP, Node.js, configures SSL, systemd services, firewall, and deploys everything with a single command.

Why Choose Serenity Over the Rest?

See how Serenity stacks up against OpenDAX and BaseApp — the most common exchange platforms on the market.

Feature Serenity OpenDAX BaseApp
One-Command Install Requires Docker & Kubernetes Needs OpenDAX backend
No Docker / Kubernetes Native install Docker mandatory Docker mandatory
Licensing Fees One-time, no license Enterprise license $$$ Tied to OpenDAX license
Full Source Code 100% included Open-source core Open-source
Spot Trading
Futures / Perpetuals Up to 125x Not included Not included
Mobile Tab Navigation Trade · Markets · Profile Desktop-first only
Built-in Market Maker Bots Third-party needed
Referral System
Self-Service Token Listing
KYC / AML Built-In Via Barong
Server Requirements 2 CPU · 4 GB RAM 8+ CPU · 16+ GB RAM Depends on OpenDAX
Tech Complexity PHP + Node.js Ruby · Go · React · 10+ microservices React · Needs full backend
Time to Deploy ~5 minutes Hours to days Needs OpenDAX first

OpenDAX & BaseApp are products of Openware, Inc. Serenity is an independent project not affiliated with Openware.

Up and Running in 3 Steps

From purchase to live exchange — no complex DevOps required.

1

Get the Source Code

Receive the complete source code with full documentation and database schemas. No encrypted files, no obfuscation — it's all yours.

2

Run the Installer

Deploy to any Ubuntu VPS with a single sudo bash install.sh command. Apache, PHP, Node.js, SSL — all configured automatically.

3

Customize & Launch

Brand it with your logo, configure your markets and trading pairs, set fee structures, and go live. Full control over every detail.

Built with Modern Technologies

Battle-tested stack designed for performance, security, and scalability.

PHP 8.2

Backend API & Auth

Node.js 22

WebSocket & Bots

MySQL

Relational Data Store

Vanilla JS

Zero-Framework Frontend

Apache

Web Server & Proxy

Let's Encrypt

Auto SSL Certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You receive 100% of the source code — PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL schemas, and the installer script. No encrypted files, no obfuscation, no license servers. It's fully yours to modify and deploy.
An Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 VPS with at least 2 CPU cores, 4GB RAM, and 40GB SSD. Any provider works — Hetzner, DigitalOcean, AWS, OVH, etc. The install script handles all software setup automatically.
Absolutely. You can add any ERC-20, BEP-20, or Base token. Configure trading pairs, set minimum trade amounts, deposit/withdrawal fees, and enable or disable markets through the database or the self-listing interface.
Yes. It includes transaction-safe deposit crediting, JWT authentication, TOTP 2FA, rate limiting, CORS configuration, SQL injection protection via prepared statements, XSS prevention, and security headers. The install script also configures UFW firewall and HTTPS.
No. Wallet generation, deposit monitoring, and balance crediting are all handled by the included background services. You just configure your RPC endpoints and the system takes care of the rest.
OpenDAX requires Docker, Kubernetes, and 10+ microservices (Ruby, Go, React) with enterprise licensing fees and 16 GB+ RAM servers. BaseApp is just a frontend that still needs the full OpenDAX backend. Serenity is a self-contained platform — PHP + Node.js, one-command install on a basic VPS, no Docker, no licensing fees, and it includes futures trading, market maker bots, referral system, and mobile tab navigation that neither OpenDAX nor BaseApp offer out of the box.
Yes, you can reach out for setup assistance and questions. Detailed documentation is included, and the install script automates the entire deployment process.

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