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Data is streamed via WebSocket connections directly to the DEX, not through the LI.FI API. This provides the lowest possible latency for market data and user events.
If you’re using the @lifi/perps-sdk, the PerpsWsClient handles all connection management, subscriptions, and data normalization automatically.

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Connection Discovery

The WebSocket URL for each DEX is advertised via the GET /dexes endpoint in the optional wsUrl field. Not all DEXes may support WebSocket — check for its presence before attempting to connect. 
GET /v1/perps/dexes
Connect directly to the returned wsUrl. The URL points to the DEX’s native WebSocket endpoint — message formats, available channels, and rate limits are DEX-specific.

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Reconnection

If the connection drops:
  1. Wait with exponential backoff (start at 150ms, double each attempt, max 10s)
  2. Reconnect to the same wsUrl
  3. Re-send all active subscriptions
The SDK’s PerpsWsClient handles this automatically.

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Provider-Specific Protocol

Each DEX has its own native WebSocket protocol, message formats, channels, and rate limits. See the provider pages for details: