> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/changelog/about-v3.md). # About v3 PinoAPI Version 3 ### About Since v2 has demonstrated solid performance in extreme market conditions, including counter‑party risk, we consider its fundamentals strong enough to justify developing v3. v3 is our first volatility‑adaptive trading engine, designed to gauge market volatility and autonomously optimize risk‑to‑return across all conditions. ### The difference The obvious question is: what’s the difference between v2 and v3, and how will it affect my risk and potential rewards over the long run? With **v2**, Trade Zones were always fixed. Buying and selling took place strictly within the predefined Zone, and cycles closed in a straightforward, rule‑based format. Because v2 did not account for volatility, whether high, low, or absent, nor for the instrument’s active performance, its behavior remained consistent across all conditions. This has proven to be a strong foundation to build upon, delivering reliable and somewhat predictable profitability patterns that support long‑term growth. **v3**, however, actively measures the volatility of your selected instrument(s), adjusts our algorithms to match what is happening in real time, and dynamically aligns with the market to optimize risk and reward. In other words, your entire setup adapts more intelligently to market conditions. Periods of low volatility should generate more frequent cycles, while periods of higher volatility can generate larger returns with lower cycle intervals, simply because the market offers wider percentage price swings. {% hint style="success" %} v3 is fully operational across all supported algorithms and functionalities, including Auto API. {% endhint %} ### Risk The most impressive feat of v3 is that the risk profiles remain exactly the same to v2, giving you potentially better returns for exactly the same risk profiles within your weight distribution.
### Optional As v2 has demonstrated excellent performance, the transition to v3 will remain [optional](https://docs.pinoapi.com/documentation/beginners/getting-started#id-4.-engine). We will continue to maintain and update both v2 and v3 going forward. If you have any thoughts, concerns, or questions, feel free to [reach out](/documentation/changelog/roadmap.md).