> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Answers to the most common questions about Bolt, from architecture to integration.

Find what you need fast. Questions are grouped by topic. If your question is not covered here, reach out on [Telegram](https://t.me/BoltOnboarding) and the team will help.

## Understanding Bolt

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  <Accordion title="What is Bolt?" icon="bolt">
    Bolt is the zero slippage execution layer on Sui. It is a <Tooltip tip="A proprietary automated market maker that uses oracle-referenced pricing instead of bonding curves to deliver zero slippage execution.">prop-AMM</Tooltip> that decouples pricing from liquidity depth. The price comes from an oracle, not a pool curve, so trade size does not affect the quoted price.

    The simplest way to think about it: **the price you see is the price you get.**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is Bolt different from a traditional AMM?" icon="arrows-split-up-and-left">
    Traditional AMMs use bonding curves (like x \* y = k) where price is a function of pool reserves. Larger trades move the price further along the curve, creating slippage.

    Bolt works differently at every level:

    |                         | Traditional AMM           | Bolt                      |
    | ----------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- |
    | **Price source**        | Bonding curve             | Oracle                    |
    | **Slippage**            | Increases with trade size | Zero                      |
    | **LP risk**             | Impermanent loss          | No impermanent loss       |
    | **Capital requirement** | Deep pools required       | Minimal (settlement only) |
    | **Execution model**     | Pool-depth dependent      | Oracle-deterministic      |

    The oracle sets the price. The Outpost settles the trade. The market maker hedges the exposure. No curve, no slippage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is a prop-AMM?" icon="lightbulb">
    Prop-AMM stands for proprietary automated market maker. It is the category Bolt occupies.

    Unlike traditional AMMs, where the bonding curve is the pricing engine, a prop-AMM uses oracle-referenced pricing and a professional market maker to deliver execution quality. The pool is settlement infrastructure, not a pricing mechanism.

    This architecture is what enables zero slippage, no impermanent loss, and a 29.7x daily inventory turnover — 23x the Sui DEX peer average.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Trading and execution

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  <Accordion title="Is there slippage on large trades?" icon="chart-line">
    No. Because pricing is oracle-referenced and independent of pool depth, a \$100 swap and a \$100,000 swap receive the same price relative to the market.

    This is not a feature that was added. It is a consequence of the architecture. When price is an input from an oracle rather than an output from a curve, trade size becomes irrelevant to execution quality.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which chains does Bolt support?" icon="link">
    Bolt is currently deployed on **Sui** (primary) and **Archway** (Cosmos). Each deployment has its own Outpost smart contracts, SDK, and contract addresses.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Sui Outpost Addresses" icon="map-pin" href="/sui-outpost-addresses">
        View Sui contract addresses.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Archway Outpost Addresses" icon="map-pin" href="/archway-outpost-addresses">
        View Archway contract addresses.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What tokens can I trade?" icon="coins">
    **Sui:** SUI and USDC.

    **Archway:** USDC, wBTC, TIA, ARCH, OSMO, ATOM, and INJ.

    Supported assets may expand over time. Join the [announcement channel](https://t.me/BoltLiquidity) for updates.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Integration

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  <Accordion title="How do I integrate Bolt into my aggregator or application?" icon="plug">
    Install the Bolt TypeScript SDK for your target chain, initialize the client, and use `simulateSwap()` for quoting and `swap()` for execution.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Install the SDK">
        ```bash theme={null}
        npm install @bolt-liquidity-hq/sui-client
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step title="Initialize the client">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        import { BoltSuiClient } from "@bolt-liquidity-hq/sui-client";
        const client = new BoltSuiClient({ environment: "mainnet" });
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step title="Simulate and execute">
        Use `simulateSwap()` for off-chain quotes and `swap()` for on-chain execution.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    For the full API reference, see the [Sui SDK](/sui-typescript-sdk) or [Archway SDK](/archway-typescript-sdk) documentation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I simulate swaps off-chain?" icon="calculator">
    Yes. Bolt's pricing is fully deterministic given pool state and oracle price. You can replicate the contract math locally to evaluate routes without on-chain calls. This is particularly valuable for aggregators running route optimization across multiple sources.

    See [Off-Chain Quoting](/off-chain-quoting) for the full technical specification.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does integration typically take?" icon="clock">
    Integration timelines vary by use case:

    | Integrator type       | Typical timeline                 |
    | --------------------- | -------------------------------- |
    | DEX aggregators       | 1 to 2 weeks                     |
    | Lending protocols     | 1 to 2 weeks                     |
    | Ecosystem foundations | 2 to 4 weeks (committee process) |
    | Individual builders   | 3 to 7 days                      |

    The team provides dedicated integration support. [Book a call](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0h8Dz0XD9uiYnrWu6PUHvRfnuoNjXyCJYnzFX8t548I1YO-qnJxJSOrvuWeenqacByagNyyB0E) to discuss your specific requirements and timeline.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Liquidity provision

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  <Accordion title="Is liquidity provision open?" icon="droplet">
    Bolt is currently in Alpha. Liquidity provision is permissioned during this phase to ensure operational safety and quality of service.

    If you are interested in providing liquidity, [book a call](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0h8Dz0XD9uiYnrWu6PUHvRfnuoNjXyCJYnzFX8t548I1YO-qnJxJSOrvuWeenqacByagNyyB0E) with the team to discuss requirements and onboarding.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the Adaptive Velocity Oracle (AVO)?" icon="radar">
    The Adaptive Velocity Oracle is Bolt's pricing engine. It ingests real-time order books from multiple centralized exchanges, applies an adaptive velocity model to predict where price is heading, and sizes spreads using Avellaneda-Stoikov market-making theory. AVO ensures the on-chain price cannot deviate meaningfully from real-time market consensus.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there impermanent loss?" icon="shield">
    No. Because the market maker hedges all directional exposure from swaps on external venues, LP positions are not exposed to the price divergence that causes impermanent loss in traditional AMMs.

    LPs deposit a single asset, earn fees proportional to swap volume through their pool, and withdraw their original deposit plus accrued fees.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do LP fees work?" icon="money-bill">
    LPs earn fees on every swap settled through their deposited liquidity. Fee rates are determined by the market maker's pricing parameters and the volume flowing through the Outpost.

    Deposits are single-sided: no paired asset requirement and no price range to manage. See [Earn Fees with Bolt](/earn-fees-with-bolt) for the full breakdown.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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