# Permissionless Market Creation

## Overview

On [Demex](https://app.dem.exchange/), anyone can create spot or futures markets permissionlessly. This gives the community a say in which markets they want to see listed or removed on the platform.

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Learn more about Permissionless Listing [here](https://guide.carbon.network/features/permissionless-listing).
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Before adding new markets on Demex, users need to ensure that the desired tokens are already available on the platform. If they are, users can add the new market they want by paying a fee of network fee; Click [here](https://guide.dem.exchange/~/changes/REiUq5w3vfdfOKEL0jdy/fees/network-fees#permissionless-creation) to learn more about network fees. 

If the tokens are not yet supported, users can add them using the [Import Token](https://guide.dem.exchange/~/changes/REiUq5w3vfdfOKEL0jdy/welcome/getting-started/advanced-guides/permissionless-token-import) feature.

## Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a new market on Demex is simple. The following articles illustrate how to create new markets on Demex (by market type).

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[spot](https://guide.dem.exchange/~/changes/REiUq5w3vfdfOKEL0jdy/welcome/getting-started/advanced-guides/permissionless-market-creation/spot)
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[futures](https://guide.dem.exchange/~/changes/REiUq5w3vfdfOKEL0jdy/welcome/getting-started/advanced-guides/permissionless-market-creation/futures)
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[perpetuals](https://guide.dem.exchange/~/changes/REiUq5w3vfdfOKEL0jdy/welcome/getting-started/advanced-guides/permissionless-market-creation/perpetuals)
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