# FAQ ### What is TaoFlow? TaoFlow is a DeFi platform on the Bittensor network that enables lending, borrowing, and leveraged trading using TAO as the sole collateral and tradable asset. Depositors provide liquidity, and Traders can trade with up to 10× leverage via staking and unstaking credit generated by TaoFlow. ### How do I earn yield as a Depositor? When traders close profitable positions, 25% of the profit goes into the liquidity pool. That yield accrues to depositors proportional to their share of the pool. ### Is there a lock-up period for my TAO? No. There is no enforced lock-up period. Withdrawals are available as long as there is sufficient liquidity in the pool. ### Can my deposited TAO be lost due to trader losses? No. Your deposited TAO is used to support trades, but losses only affect the trader’s collateral. Your share of the pool remains secure. ### How can I monitor my deposit performance? Visit the Depositor dashboard to view: * Your available TAO balance * Locked balance * Pool share percentage * Detailed deposit/withdraw history ### What types of trading modes does TaoFlow support? Traders have three modes: * Manual: Directly stake or unstake TAO to a subnet. * Automated: Configure price ranges and number of cycles for staking/unstaking. * Custom: Upload or write a script to automate complex logic. ### What is the maximum leverage I can use? Up to 10× your locked collateral. ### How is profit distributed after a trade? Profits are split: * 70% to the trader * 25% to the liquidity pool * 5% to TaoFlow treasury ### What happens if my position results in a loss? Losses are deducted from your collateral. If your potential loss across all positions exceeds 90% of your collateral, TaoFlow triggers an auto-liquidation. If collateral cannot cover the loss, remaining losses are covered by TaoFlow treasury. ### Can I open any amount of stake to any subnet? Not always. If staking your amount would exceed a subnet’s cap, TaoFlow blocks the action. Cap formula: cap = 10% × TAO\_in\_Pool × (Alpha\_in\_Pool / TotalSupply) These metrics are subnet-specific and control staking exposure. ### Will TaoFlow ever liquidate my position unexpectedly? Only if your total potential loss exceeds 90% of your collateral — and this is part of our risk management policy. Liquidation is automated via our oracle system and is designed to maintain pool integrity. ### Is the platform decentralized? No. TaoFlow is a CeFi platform with centralized governance, user onboarding, and custodial controls. However, we leverage DeFi-inspired mechanisms—like liquidation logic—for performance and safety. ### What wallet do I need? We recommend using the Talisman wallet extension, compatible with Ethereum and Polkadot, for seamless integration. ### My deposit/withdrawal trade failed — what do I do? First, ensure there's enough TAO in your wallet and pool liquidity. If the issue persists, contact support via our official channel (Discord, support email, etc.). {% hint style="info" %} If your question isn’t covered here, feel free to reach out to our support team. We're happy to help! {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://taoflow.gitbook.io/taoflow-docs/reference/faq.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.