Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Getting Started

How do I get started with Amber Finance?

Start with our Getting Started guide which covers:

Connecting your wallet
Understanding the platform
Finding yield opportunities
Next steps for depositing and strategies

What is Amber Finance?

Amber Finance is a Bitcoin yield farming platform built on the Cosmos ecosystem. It enables Bitcoin holders to earn yields through Bitcoin-Related Tokens (BRTs), leverage strategies, and protocol lending. Users can deposit Bitcoin BRTs like LBTC, solvBTC, uniBTC, and others to earn combined yields from both protocol lending and underlying points campaigns.

How do I generate yield on Amber Finance?

You can generate yield through multiple strategies:

Protocol lending: Earn interest by depositing your Bitcoin BRTs to enable looping strategies
Points campaigns: Additional rewards in native points and Mars Fragments as well as Neutron Points
Leverage strategies: Amplify returns by BRTs against your maxBTC collateral

Is Amber Finance safe?

Amber Finance prioritizes security through:

Battle-tested smart contracts with extensive audits by Oak Security and Halborn
Health factor monitoring to prevent liquidations
Diversified protocol exposure to reduce single-point-of-failure risks
Transparent operations on the Neutron blockchain
Isolated market architecture to reduce contagion risk

However, like all DeFi protocols, there are inherent risks including smart contract vulnerabilities, liquidation risks, and market volatility.

What are the fees?

Amber Finance charges minimal fees:

No deposit/withdrawal fees - only network gas costs
Protocol fees: Small percentage of earned yields (10%)
Gas fees: Standard Neutron network fees (very low, usually less than $0.01)
Swap fees: 5 basis points (0.05%) for BRT swaps
No hidden fees - all costs are transparent and displayed upfront

Supported Assets & Yields

Which Bitcoin assets are supported?

Amber Finance supports multiple Bitcoin BRTs:

Logo	Symbol	Protocol
	eBTC	Ether.fi
	LBTC	Lombard Finance
	maxBTC	Structured
	solvBTC	Solv Protocol
	uniBTC	Bedrock
	wBTC	Eureka Bridge

How do I get these Bitcoin BRTs?

You can acquire Bitcoin BRTs through:

Direct bridging from Bitcoin to BRTs on their respective protocols
Swapping other Bitcoin assets using Amber Finance’s swap feature
Purchasing on centralized or decentralized exchanges
Converting existing wBTC or other Bitcoin representations

Which blockchain does Amber Finance use?

Amber Finance is built on Neutron, a Cosmos-based blockchain that offers:

Low transaction fees (typically less than $0.01)
Fast finality (5-10 second confirmations)
IBC connectivity to the broader Cosmos ecosystem
CosmWasm smart contracts for advanced functionality

Using the Platform

How do I connect my wallet?

Amber Finance supports multiple Cosmos wallets including Keplr, Leap, Cosmostation, OKX Wallet, Vectis, and XDEFI.

Click “Connect Wallet” in the top-right corner
Choose your wallet: Keplr, Leap, Cosmostation, OKX Wallet, Vectis, or XDEFI
Approve the connection in your wallet
Switch to Neutron network if prompted

Make sure you have some NTRN tokens for gas fees. For detailed instructions, see our Getting Started guide.

How do I start earning yields?

Browse opportunities on the main dashboard
Click on a token card (e.g., LBTC, solvBTC)
Deposit your BRTs using our depositing guide
Start earning immediately - yields are calculated in real-time

For detailed steps, see our Depositing BRTs guide.

How do leverage strategies work?

Leverage strategies use maxBTC to borrow additional BRTs. These BRTs are then swapped into maxBTC and deposited as collateral again. This amplifies your maxBTC yield.

Important: Higher returns come with higher risks. Monitor your health factor closely.

For detailed information, see our Strategy Guide.

What happens if I get liquidated?

If your health factor drops below 1.0:

Partial liquidation occurs to bring you back to safety
Liquidation penalty is applied (typically 5-10%)
Your debt is reduced by the amount liquidated
Remaining position continues earning yields

To avoid liquidation, monitor your health factor and add collateral or reduce debt when it gets low.

Swapping & Portfolio Management

How does the swap feature work?

The swap feature allows you to trade between different BRTs directly from your wallet.

Select “From” and “To” tokens from supported Bitcoin BRTs
Enter the amount you want to swap
Review exchange rate and slippage tolerance (0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%)
Confirm the transaction - swaps execute instantly
Minimal slippage due to high correlation between Bitcoin assets

How do I withdraw my assets?

To withdraw your deposited assets:

Navigate to the specific token page (e.g., LBTC)
Switch to “Withdraw” tab
Enter withdrawal amount or use percentage slider
Review transaction including accrued rewards
Confirm withdrawal - usually processes within 1-2 blocks

Withdrawals are typically instant.

Can I withdraw partially?

Yes, you can withdraw any amount up to your available balance. The platform shows:

Total deposited amount
Available for withdrawal
Accrued rewards that will be included in withdrawal

Technical questions

How often are yields calculated?

Real-time calculation - APY updates continuously
Rewards accrue every block (approximately every 5 seconds)
Compound automatically - no need to claim rewards separately
Dashboard updates show current earnings and projections

Can I use Amber Finance on mobile?

Yes, Amber Finance is fully mobile-compatible:

Responsive web app works on all devices
Mobile wallet support through WalletConnect
Touch-optimized interface for easy mobile use

Troubleshooting

My transaction failed, what should I do?

Common solutions for failed transactions:

Check gas balance - Ensure you have NTRN for fees
Verify network - Confirm you’re connected to Neutron
Refresh the page - Clear any cached data
Increase gas limit - Some complex transactions need more gas
Try again - Network congestion can cause temporary failures

I can’t see my balance after depositing

If your balance doesn’t appear:

Wait for confirmation - Transactions need 1-2 block confirmations
Refresh the browser - Force reload the page (Ctrl+F5)
Check transaction - Verify it succeeded on the block explorer
Reconnect wallet - Disconnect and reconnect your wallet

I’m getting “Insufficient funds” errors

This usually means:

Not enough NTRN for gas fees - add some NTRN to your wallet
Insufficient BRT balance - check your wallet balance
Network issues - try switching networks and back
Wallet sync issues - refresh your wallet connection

The app is loading slowly

Try these solutions:

Clear browser cache and refresh the page
Check your internet connection
Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
Disable browser extensions that might interfere
Make sure hardware acceleration is enabled in browser

Support & Community

How do I contact support?

Get help through multiple channels:

Telegram Community: Real-time chat with users and team
Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
X: Follow for updates and announcements

Where can I learn more?

Documentation: Complete guides and tutorials
Telegram: Community discussions and support
Blog: Latest updates and announcements
GitHub: Technical documentation and code

How can I contribute?

Report bugs on GitHub
Suggest features through Telegram
Contribute to documentation via pull requests
Join the community discussions

Advanced Topics

How do points campaigns work?

Points campaigns provide additional rewards:

Mars Fragments: Convertible to MARS tokens
Neutron Points: Convertible to NTRN tokens
Multipliers: Boost point accumulation rates
Claiming: Available at campaign end

What’s the difference between supply and borrow APY?

Supply APY: What you earn by depositing assets
Borrow APY: What you pay to borrow assets
Net APY: Supply APY minus Borrow APY (for leverage strategies)