> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.rails.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.rails.xyz/getting-started/our-platform.md).

# Our Platform

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Rails brings institutional-grade derivatives to any distribution partner through one [regulated](/getting-started/our-platform.md#regulatory-compliance), single-integration platform.

Partner with us, and enable perpetuals & options for your users without building it yourself.
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<p align="center"><a href="https://explorer.inkonchain.com/address/0xaF62124e3C0b915A687cF03908Ebaf584815c20E" class="button secondary" data-icon="link">Smart Contract (Rails on Ink)</a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="https://rails.xyz/audit-report" class="button secondary" data-icon="file-lines">Smart Contract Audit Report</a></p>
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## Overview

Rails sits between partner-facing distribution and the regulated core. Partners integrate once against the API and SDK layer; Rails handles products, asset classes, liquidity, and the full chain of core infrastructure — order book, matching, risk, settlement, custody, and prime brokerage.

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/OBFdY8mzisVaePVMIR93" alt=""><figcaption><p>Rails’ architecture enables diverse participants, including both institutional and retail users, to access multi-asset derivative products through a single, unified integration with our regulated platform. </p></figcaption></figure></div>

By integrating proprietary order processing logic, a deterministic matching engine, and atomic settlement, Rails provides a seamless and institutional-grade experience for all participants. The foundational design objectives include:

* High-throughput transaction reliability and guaranteed response signalling
* Exceptional low-latency execution across the critical order path
* A fair and auditable matching engine with built in native strategies
* Specialized margin isolation across options, perpetuals, and futures to support asset-specific risk-liquidation protocols

<p align="center"><a href="https://docs.rails.xyz/" class="button secondary" data-icon="rectangle-api">Read our API Docs</a></p>

## Regulatory Compliance

Rails is fully regulated with a complete AML compliance program that has been tested at scale. Every user is verified through strict identity verification (Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB)) checks, transaction monitoring, name and wallet screening checks. Rails partners with external agencies and regulators to conduct regular audits of its program, ensuring institutional readiness.

<p align="center"><a href="https://blog.rails.xyz/K-Why-C-Compliance-as-a-Competitive-Advantage-2629916f357380b184e5dc09ca7caa6c" class="button secondary">Read our KYC/KYB Blog Post</a></p>

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Rails Limited</strong> is registered with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under both the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and Securities Investment Business Act (SIBA) regimes.</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Rails Markets Inc.</strong> is registered as an Introducing Broker with the National Futures Association (NFA) in the United States.</td></tr></tbody></table>