# Introduction

[Background: The Evolution and Significance of Decentralized Exchanges In Blockchain](https://docs.pairs.xyz/pairs-whitepaper/introduction/the-evolution-of-dexs-in-blockchain)

[The Hurdles: Dealing with DEX Limitations](https://docs.pairs.xyz/pairs-whitepaper/introduction/dealing-with-current-dex-limitations)

[Introducing Pairs](https://docs.pairs.xyz/pairs-whitepaper/pairs)