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# API

Ventuals is built on Hyperliquid, so you can interact with any asset listed on Ventuals directly through the [Hyperliquid API](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api). All core functionality—market data, order placement, order management, account queries, and position tracking—is available via the Hyperliquid API.

When interacting with Hyperliquid's API, you may need to specify `dex: "vntl"` in your queries, or filter for coins whose ticker symbols are prefixed with `vntl:` (e.g., `vntl:SPACEX`).

The key steps are:

1. **Connect to the API** — Via HTTP or websockets
2. **Fetch data** — Use the `/info` endpoint to fetch information about markets and specific users.
3. **Place and manage orders** — Use the `/exchange` endpoint to place, cancel, and modify orders.
4. **Subscribe to real-time data streams** — Use the websocket endpoint to receive real-time updates about markets and specific users


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