P2P Marketplace¶
Trade KAWAI tokens directly with other users in a decentralized marketplace.
🎯 What is P2P Trading?¶
The P2P (peer-to-peer) marketplace allows you to:
- Buy KAWAI with USDT from other users
- Sell KAWAI for USDT to other users
- Set your own prices - no forced rates
- Trade securely - smart contract escrow
No middleman, no liquidity pool, no slippage!
🚀 Getting Started¶
Prerequisites¶
Before trading, you need:
- ✅ Kawai desktop app installed
- ✅ Wallet set up and funded
- ✅ Small amount of MON for gas fees
- ✅ USDT (for buying) or KAWAI (for selling)
Access the Marketplace¶
- Open Kawai app
- Click Trading in sidebar
- Select P2P Marketplace
- Browse available orders
💰 Buying KAWAI¶
Step-by-Step Guide¶
1. Browse Sell Orders
- View all available sell orders
- Sort by price (lowest first)
- Check seller reputation
- See order details (amount, price, total)
2. Select an Order
- Click on order you want to fill
- Review details carefully:
- KAWAI amount
- Price per KAWAI
- Total USDT cost
- Seller address
3. Confirm Purchase
- Enter amount to buy (partial fills allowed)
- Review total cost
- Click Buy KAWAI
- Approve USDT spending (first time only)
- Confirm transaction
4. Receive Tokens
- USDT transferred to seller
- KAWAI transferred to you
- Transaction complete!
- Check your wallet balance
Tips for Buyers¶
✅ Compare prices - Check multiple orders
✅ Start small - Test with small amounts first
✅ Check reputation - Look for established sellers
✅ Calculate fees - Factor in gas costs
✅ Be patient - Better prices may appear
💎 Selling KAWAI¶
Step-by-Step Guide¶
1. Create Sell Order
- Click Create Order button
- Select Sell KAWAI
- Enter details:
- Amount of KAWAI to sell
- Price per KAWAI (in USDT)
- Total USDT you'll receive
2. Set Your Price
- Check current market prices
- Consider:
- Recent trades
- Competing orders
- Your urgency to sell
- Set competitive price
3. Approve & Create
- Approve KAWAI spending (first time)
- Confirm order creation
- Pay gas fee (~0.001 MON)
- Order goes live immediately
4. Wait for Buyer
- Your KAWAI is locked in escrow
- Order visible to all buyers
- Automatic execution when filled
- USDT sent to your wallet
Tips for Sellers¶
✅ Price competitively - Check existing orders
✅ Be realistic - Too high = no buyers
✅ Partial fills - Allow buyers to take portions
✅ Update orders - Cancel and recreate if needed
✅ Track market - Adjust prices as needed
📊 Order Management¶
View Your Orders¶
Active Orders:
- Orders waiting to be filled
- Can be cancelled anytime
- Tokens locked in escrow
Order History:
- Completed trades
- Cancelled orders
- Transaction details
Cancel Orders¶
To cancel an order:
1. Go to My Orders tab
2. Find order to cancel
3. Click Cancel Order
4. Confirm transaction
5. Tokens returned to wallet
Note: You pay gas fee to cancel
Partial Fills¶
Orders can be filled partially:
- Buyer takes 50% → Order remains for 50%
- Multiple buyers can fill one order
- Seller receives USDT for each fill
- Order closes when fully filled
💡 Pricing Strategy¶
Market Price Discovery¶
No fixed price! Price is determined by:
- Supply and demand
- Recent trade history
- Platform utility value
- External market factors
Suggested Pricing¶
For Sellers:
For Buyers:
Check highest buy order: 0.45 USDT/KAWAI
Your price: 0.47 USDT/KAWAI (overbid)
Result: Faster purchase
Price Factors¶
Increases price:
- High platform usage
- Strong revenue sharing
- New feature launches
- Positive news
Decreases price:
- Low demand
- Large sell orders
- Market uncertainty
- Competition
🔒 Security Features¶
Smart Contract Escrow¶
How it works:
1. Seller creates order → KAWAI locked
2. Buyer fills order → USDT sent
3. Smart contract executes swap
4. Both parties receive tokens
Benefits:
- No trust needed
- Atomic swaps (all or nothing)
- No counterparty risk
- Transparent and verifiable
Safety Tips¶
✅ Verify addresses - Double-check before confirming
✅ Start small - Test with small amounts
✅ Check gas fees - Ensure you have enough MON
✅ Review carefully - Read all details before confirming
❌ Never share - Private keys or seed phrases
💸 Fees & Costs¶
Trading Fees¶
Platform fees:
- 0% trading fee - No platform commission
- Only pay blockchain gas fees
Gas fees (approximate):
- Create order: ~0.001 MON
- Fill order: ~0.002 MON
- Cancel order: ~0.001 MON
Cost Calculation¶
Example Buy:
KAWAI amount: 1,000
Price: 0.50 USDT/KAWAI
USDT cost: 500 USDT
Gas fee: 0.002 MON (~$0.01)
Total: 500 USDT + gas
Example Sell:
KAWAI amount: 1,000
Price: 0.50 USDT/KAWAI
USDT received: 500 USDT
Gas fee: 0.001 MON (~$0.005)
Net: 500 USDT - gas
📈 Trading Strategies¶
For Beginners¶
Start Simple:
1. Buy small amount (100-500 KAWAI)
2. Hold and use for services
3. Earn more through rewards
4. Sell excess if needed
For Active Traders¶
Market Making:
1. Place buy order below market
2. Place sell order above market
3. Profit from spread
4. Repeat
Accumulation:
1. Set low buy orders
2. Wait for market dips
3. Accumulate over time
4. Hold for dividends (Phase 2)
For Long-term Holders¶
Buy and Hold:
1. Buy at good prices
2. Hold for revenue share
3. Earn USDT dividends
4. Compound earnings
📊 Market Information¶
Order Book¶
View real-time market data:
- Sell Orders: Sorted by price (low to high)
- Buy Orders: Sorted by price (high to low)
- Recent Trades: Last 50 transactions
- Price Chart: Historical price data
Market Stats¶
Track key metrics:
- Last Price: Most recent trade
- 24h Volume: Total KAWAI traded
- 24h High/Low: Price range
- Total Orders: Active buy/sell orders
🆘 Common Issues¶
"Insufficient Balance"¶
- Check USDT balance (for buying)
- Check KAWAI balance (for selling)
- Ensure enough MON for gas
"Transaction Failed"¶
- Increase gas limit
- Check network status
- Verify token approvals
- Try again later
"Order Not Filling"¶
- Price may be uncompetitive
- Cancel and create new order
- Adjust price closer to market
"Can't Cancel Order"¶
- Ensure enough MON for gas
- Wait for pending transactions
- Check network congestion
🎓 Best Practices¶
Do's¶
✅ Research market prices first
✅ Start with small test trades
✅ Keep some KAWAI for services
✅ Monitor your orders regularly
✅ Calculate total costs including gas
✅ Use limit orders for better prices
Don'ts¶
❌ Don't panic sell at low prices
❌ Don't buy at inflated prices
❌ Don't trade more than you can afford
❌ Don't ignore gas fee costs
❌ Don't leave large orders unmonitored
❌ Don't share trading strategies publicly
🔮 Future Features¶
Coming soon to P2P marketplace:
- Advanced order types (limit, stop-loss)
- Trading charts (candlesticks, indicators)
- Order notifications (price alerts)
- Trading history (detailed analytics)
- Reputation system (trader ratings)
- Mobile trading (iOS/Android apps)
Ready to trade? Open the app and start trading now!
Questions? Check Trading FAQ or join Discord.