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Harbor: Supercharged Yield. Smarter Leverage. Set Sail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Harbor Protocol.

General Questions​

What is Harbor?​

Harbor is a decentralized platform for creating and trading synthetic assets – tokens that mirror the value of real-world or digital assets without requiring direct custody of those assets.

What are HA Tokens (Harbor Anchored)?​

HA tokens are pegged tokens that track real-world assets with 1:1 price matching. They are:

  • Fully collateralized
  • Redeemable for underlying assets
  • Available for trading 24/7
  • Zero slippage on minting and redemption

What are HS Tokens (Harbor Sail)?​

HS tokens provide:

  • Variable leverage exposure
  • Liquidation protection
  • Automated rebalancing
  • No funding fees

Stability Pools​

What are Stability Pools?​

Stability pools are liquidity pools that:

  • Maintain protocol stability
  • Generate yield for participants
  • Enable automated rebalancing
  • Distribute TIDE rewards

How do I participate in Stability Pools?​

  1. Connect your wallet
  2. Choose a pool (Collateral or Leveraged)
  3. Deposit your tokens
  4. Start earning yield

What are the risks of Stability Pools?​

Risks include:

  • Market volatility
  • Smart contract risks
  • Oracle risks
  • Liquidation risks

How is yield calculated?​

Yield comes from:

  • Collateral token rewards
  • Trading fees
  • TIDE rewards
  • Boost multipliers

Trading​

How do I trade HA tokens?​

  1. Connect your wallet
  2. Choose a trading pair
  3. Enter amount
  4. Confirm transaction

How do I trade HS tokens?​

  1. Select an HS token
  2. Choose leverage level
  3. Set stop-loss
  4. Execute trade

What are the trading fees?​

Fees include:

  • Maker/taker fees
  • Network gas fees
  • Slippage costs
  • Wallet fees

Technical Questions​

What wallets are supported?​

We support:

  • MetaMask
  • WalletConnect
  • Coinbase Wallet
  • Other Web3 wallets

What networks are supported?​

Currently supported:

  • Ethereum mainnet
  • Local testnet (Anvil)

How do I integrate with the protocol?​

Integration options:

  • Smart contract interfaces
  • REST API
  • WebSocket feeds
  • SDK

Security​

Is the protocol audited?​

Yes, the protocol has undergone:

  • Multiple security audits
  • Bug bounty program
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Regular updates

What security measures are in place?​

Security features include:

  • Multiple price feeds
  • Circuit breakers
  • Emergency pause
  • Access controls

How are funds protected?​

Protection mechanisms:

  • Collateral requirements
  • Liquidation protection
  • Automated rebalancing
  • Insurance options

Governance​

What is TIDE token?​

TIDE is the governance token that:

  • Controls protocol parameters
  • Receives protocol fees
  • Enables voting rights
  • Provides boost multipliers

How do I participate in governance?​

  1. Hold TIDE tokens
  2. Create proposals
  3. Vote on proposals
  4. Discuss in forums

What can be governed?​

Governable parameters:

  • Fee rates
  • Collateral ratios
  • Reward rates
  • Emergency controls

Support​

Where can I get help?​

Support channels:

  • Discord community
  • Documentation
  • Email support
  • Social media

How do I report issues?​

Report through:

  • GitHub issues
  • Bug bounty program
  • Support email
  • Community channels

Where can I find updates?​

Updates are available on: