Lighter Farming Module
Overview
The Lighter Farming module enables you to set up automated trading on Lighter, a decentralized perpetual exchange on zkSync.
Prerequisites
Before setting up the Lighter Farming module, ensure you have:
Lighter Account: A registered account on Lighter
Wallet Connection: Your wallet connected to Lighter platform
Minimum Balance: At least 5 USDC deposited in your Lighter account
API Key Generated: Follow the steps in Getting Your API Keys section
Getting Your API Keys
Step 1: Access API Keys Section
Navigate to Lighter application at https://app.lighter.xyz/
Connect your wallet
Click on Tools dropdown menu in the top navigation
Select API Keys from the menu
Step 2: Generate New API Key
On the API Keys page, click the "Generate API Key" button in the top right corner
Step 3: Set API Key Index
Enter an API Key Index number between 2-254
Important: Indexes 0 (Desktop) and 1 (Mobile) are reserved and cannot be used
You can create up to 253 keys per account using indexes 2-254
Example: Use "111" or any number between 2-254
Click "Generate" button
Step 4: Save Your Keys
After generation, you'll receive three pieces of information:
API Key Index: Your chosen index number (e.g., 111)
Public Key: Your public key
Private Key: Your private key
⚠️ CRITICAL: Save your Private Key immediately! It will not be accessible after closing this popup. Store it securely - you'll need it for the farming module configuration.
Farming Module Configuration
Accessing the Module
Open DextraBot application
Navigate to the Farming section
Select Lighter from the available farming modules
Configuration Parameters
Basic Settings
Login Address
Your wallet address used to log in to Lighter
This is the wallet address you used to generate the API key
Example format:
0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb0
API Private Key
The private key generated in Step 4 of Getting Your API Keys
Keep this secure and never share it
Format: Long alphanumeric string starting with lowercase letters
Click the eye icon to show/hide the key
API Key Index
The index number you chose when generating the API key (between 2-254)
Must match the index from your key generation
Example:
111
Select Pair
Choose the trading pair for farming
Available pairs depend on Lighter's supported markets
Example pairs: BTC/USDC, ETH/USDC, etc.
Trading Parameters
Order Per Hour
Number of orders to execute per hour
Range: 1 - 180 orders
Determines farming intensity
Higher values = more active farming
Placeholder:
e.g. 10 (max 180)
Leverage
Multiplier for your trading position
Amplifies both potential gains and losses
Use carefully based on your risk tolerance
Placeholder:
e.g. 3
Direction
Three options available:
LONG: Buy positions (bullish strategy)
SHORT: Sell positions (bearish strategy)
RANDOM: Alternates between long and short positions
Risk Management
Take Profit %
Percentage gain at which positions automatically close
Locks in profits when target is reached
Format: Percentage value
Placeholder:
e.g. 0.5(0.5% profit target)
Stop Loss %
Percentage loss at which positions automatically close
Limits potential losses
Format: Percentage value
Placeholder:
e.g. 0.2(0.2% maximum loss)
Mode Selection
Standard Mode
Free tier with zero trading fees
Higher latency (200-300ms)
Default selection
Premium Mode
Paid tier with minimal trading fees (0.002% maker, 0.02% taker)
Ultra-low latency (0-150ms)
Requires opt-in and fee payment
Switching Modes:
Select your preferred mode using the toggle at the top
Standard Mode is pre-selected by default
Premium Mode offers better performance for active traders
Starting the Farm
Fill in all required fields
Review your configuration:
Verify API credentials are correct
Confirm trading parameters match your strategy
Ensure risk management settings are appropriate
Click "Connect" button to initiate the farming module
To cancel setup, click the "Cancel" button.
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