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

# The Ramses Protocol

## Introduction

The Ramses protocol is a peer-to-peer system designed for exchanging cryptocurrencies [(ERC-20 Tokens)](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/standards/tokens/erc-20/) on multiple blockchain networks. The protocol is implemented as a set of smart contracts designed to prioritize censorship resistance, security, self-custody, and to function without trusted intermediaries who may selectively restrict access.

The Ramses protocol extends Uniswap V3's concentrated liquidity model with significant innovations:

* **Governance-Adjustable Fees**: Fees are decoupled from tick spacing and can be adjusted per pool by governance
* **Period-Based Accounting**: Weekly tracking of time-weighted active liquidity for fair reward distribution
* **x(3,3) Deflationary Tokenomics**: 50% of RAM burned when converting to xRAM voting power
* **Non-Custodial Gauge System**: LPs earn emissions while maintaining full custody of positions
* **Competitive Farming**: Positions closer to current price and more actively in-range earn higher rewards

[the contracts](/contracts/overview) maintain concentrated liquidity's capital efficiency while adding these incentive-alignment mechanisms. The protocol is open source with code viewable [here](https://github.com/RamsesExchange/ramses-v3-contracts). The protocol functions across supported blockchain networks with high uptime and reliability.