> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.akka.finance/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> AKKA Finance — liquidity aggregation API for optimal token swaps

AKKA Finance is a liquidity aggregation protocol that finds the best token swap rates by routing through multiple DEXes simultaneously. The Pathfinder algorithm splits your swap across protocols and market depths to minimize slippage and maximize output.

## What you can do with the API

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  <Card title="Get Quotes" icon="magnifying-glass-dollar">
    Find the best swap rate for any token pair across all supported DEXes in a single call.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Execute Swaps" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left">
    Generate ready-to-sign transaction data for token swaps with built-in slippage protection.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Approvals" icon="shield-check">
    Check allowances and generate approval transactions for ERC-20 tokens.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Browse Tokens" icon="coins">
    Get token metadata, verification status, and real-time USD pricing.
  </Card>
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## How it works

1. **You request a quote** — AKKA's Pathfinder scans all available liquidity pools and finds the optimal route, potentially splitting across multiple DEXes.
2. **You approve token spending** — If swapping an ERC-20 token, you first approve the AKKA Router contract to spend your tokens.
3. **You execute the swap** — Call the swap endpoint to get a signed transaction object, then submit it to the blockchain.

## Next steps

<Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
  Go from zero to your first swap in 5 steps.
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