# Makers, Takers, Keepers

In the Mangrove ecosystem, three key participants interact to facilitate a dynamic and decentralized trading environment: [Makers](https://docs.mangrove.exchange/start-here/what-is-mangrove/makers-takers-keepers/makers), [Takers](https://docs.mangrove.exchange/start-here/what-is-mangrove/makers-takers-keepers/takers), and [Keepers](https://docs.mangrove.exchange/start-here/what-is-mangrove/makers-takers-keepers/keepers). Together, they form the backbone of the Mangrove ecosystem, each playing a unique yet interconnected role in ensuring a seamless and effective trading experience.

Here is a simplified three-step diagram of Mangrove unlocked assets and offer-is-code approach. It also introduces the three main actors on Mangrove DEX.