# Orbit FAQs ## **Orbit Earn FAQs** ### **What deposit assets are taken and on which network?** Deposits are in native USDC on Cosmos Hub, but this will expand to native deposits across multiple networks. In the future, a router on the front end will allow deposits in various stablecoins such as USDT and PYUSD, but the underlying deposit asset will remain USDC. ### **Are there any lock periods on deposits? Can i withdraw anytime** There are no official lock periods, and most strategies are liquid. A liquidity buffer ensures instant withdrawals in most cases. However, withdrawal delays or queues may occur for large withdrawals if strategies require rebalancing or liquidity adjustments (e.g., pulling funds from money markets). ### **How are the yields generated? Are they sustainable?** Yields are generated by allocating funds across top cross-chain yield strategies based on real yield. These include: * Money markets * RWAs (Real-World Assets) like treasuries * Other DeFi strategies and yield-bearing stablecoins Yield sustainability depends on market conditions, but the focus is on long-term, risk-adjusted returns rather than unsustainable risky high APYs. ### **How do i claim my yield/interest?** Yields automatically re-compound into strategies by default. There are two ways to claim your yield: 1\. Withdraw your deposit – This will also claim any accrued yield. (If you withdraw 100%) 2\. Use the “Claim Yield” button on the Manage Assets page – This allows you to claim your USDC from the vault without needing to manually calculate yield. ### **What are the fees?** Currently, there are no performance fees on the vault or strategies. However, Orbit charges two separate fees: * 3% Streaming Fee – This is taken from the yield before streaming. * 0.1% Withdrawal Fee – Applied to withdrawals to prevent protocol spam. This fee is variable and may increase up to 0.3%during periods of high withdrawals or market stress. ### **What are the risks associated with Orbit?** General risks include: * Smart contract risk – Potential vulnerabilities in the protocol’s code. * Counterparty risk – Risks associated with bridges and underlying aggregated protocols. * Strategy risks – Risks related to yield-generating strategies. These are covered in more detail in the [Risks Overview](/orbit-docs/risk-and-security/risks-overview.md)section, including mitigation measures. ### **What are the risk management measures?** Orbit employs multiple layers of risk management, including: * Comprehensive audits of smart contracts. * Value-at-Risk (VaR) allocation and volatility modelling to manage capital exposure. * Liquidity buffers for smoother withdrawals. * Risk scores to assess strategy safety. * Emergency gas fee adjustments for critical situations. In the future, an internal insurance fund will be introduced for additional protection. ### **Is insurance available?** Currently, insurance is not available, but there are plans to introduce an opt-in internal insurance stability fund to protect deposits. Additionally, Orbit aims to collaborate with external insurance providers to offer third-party coverage in the future. ### **Is the protocol audited?** Not yet, but by the time of full mainnet launch, Orbit will have undergone audits with multiple security firms and will also run a bug bounty program to ensure maximum security. ## **Streaming FAQs** ### **What assets can i stream to with my yield?** In V1, you can stream your yield into a whitelisted selection of blue-chip assets, including: * BTC, ETH, ATOM, and other major Cosmos assets. This list will continuously expand to include lower market cap assets as long as they have sufficient liquidity. Future plans also include adding tokenized RWA stocks once they become available and meet liquidity requirements. ### **Is streaming automatic?** Yes, once a stream is set up, it automatically streams every 8 hours towards your designated assets. The stream will continue until it is edited, stopped, or assets are withdrawn. ### **Can i easily start/stop/edit streams?** Yes, managing streams is simple and flexible. You can: * Start, stop, or edit streams on the Manage Assets page. * Set up new streams after depositing into the vault. ### **Are there any fees on streaming?** Yes, a 3% fee is applied to streams, deducted from the yield before swapping into your chosen assets. ### **Can i set more custom parameters on streaming?** At launch, streaming will be limited to set periods and pooledl buy-ins. 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