# Secured Finance Docs ## Secured Finance Docs - [About Secured Finance](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/overview.md): Welcome and Starter Guide - [Vision & Mission](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/mission-and-vision.md): A New Dawn in Financial Integrity and Accessibility - [Ecosystem Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/ecosystem-overview.md) - [Roadmap](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap.md): The Secured Finance Roadmap - [Roadmap 2025](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2025.md) - [Roadmap 2024](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2024.md) - [Roadmap 2023](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2023.md): Q4 Road to Mainnet Launch - [DeFi Starter Guide](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide.md): Essential guide for DeFi beginners - [DeFi vs CeFi](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/defi-vs-cefi.md): Understanding the differences between centralized and decentralized finance - [Wallet Setup](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/wallet-setup.md): Setting up and securing your cryptocurrency wallet - [Gas Fees](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/gas-fees.md): Understanding transaction fees in blockchain networks - [DApps](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dapps.md): Guide to using decentralized applications - [DEX](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dex.md): Understanding decentralized exchanges and their role in DeFi - [Smart Contracts](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/smart-contracts.md): Understanding the building blocks of DeFi applications - [Governance Tokens](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/governance-tokens.md): Understanding the role of governance tokens in DeFi protocols - [DAOs](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dao.md): Understanding Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - [Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/overview.md): The Role of USDFC Stablecoin - [Getting Started (UI v2)](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started.md): Your guide to using the USDFC stablecoin protocol via the UI v2 - [Getting Test USDFC on Testnet](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-test-usdfc-on-testnet.md): Learn how to get and use test USDFC on the Filecoin Calibration testnet - [Creating Your First Trove](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/creating-your-first-trove.md): Learn how to create your first Trove to start using USDFC - [Minting USDFC Step-by-Step](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/minting-usdfc-step-by-step.md): A comprehensive guide to minting USDFC stablecoins - [Managing Collateral Effectively](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/managing-collateral-effectively.md): Learn how to manage your collateral to maintain a healthy Trove - [Monitoring Your Position](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/monitoring-your-position.md): Learn how to track and manage your Trove's health - [Using the Stability Pool](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/using-the-stability-pool.md): Learn how to deposit USDFC into the Stability Pool and earn rewards - [Redeeming USDFC](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/redeeming-usdfc.md): Learn how to redeem your USDFC for FIL collateral under certain conditions - [Getting Started (UI v1)](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started.md): Your guide to using the USDFC stablecoin protocol via UI v1 - [Getting Test USDFC on Testnet](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/getting-test-usdfc-on-testnet.md): Learn how to get and use test USDFC on the Filecoin Calibration testnet - [Creating Your First Trove](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/creating-your-first-trove.md): Learn how to create your first Trove to start using USDFC - [Minting USDFC Step-by-Step](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/minting-usdfc-step-by-step.md): A comprehensive guide to minting USDFC stablecoins - [Managing Collateral Effectively](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/managing-collateral-effectively.md): Learn how to manage your collateral to maintain a healthy Trove - [Monitoring Your Position](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/monitoring-your-position.md): Learn how to track and manage your Trove's health - [Using the Stability Pool](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/using-the-stability-pool.md): Learn how to deposit USDFC into the Stability Pool and earn rewards - [Redeeming USDFC](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/getting-started/getting-started/redeeming-usdfc.md): Learn how to redeem your USDFC for FIL collateral under certain conditions - [Core Mechanics](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics.md): Explore the fundamental mechanisms of the USDFC Stablecoin Protocol - [System Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/system-overview.md): Understanding the USDFC Stablecoin Protocol Architecture - [The Trove System](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/the-trove-system.md): Understanding the core vault system for managing collateral and debt - [Mint & Borrow](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/mint-and-borrow.md): The main feature to generate USDFC and borrow it into your connected wallet - [Liquidation](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/liquidation.md): Understanding how under-collateralized positions are handled in the USDFC protocol - [Redemption](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/redemption.md): The mechanism that maintains USDFC's 1:1 peg to the US Dollar - [Protocol Fees](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/core-mechanics/protocol-fees.md): Understanding the fee structure that supports the USDFC Stablecoin Protocol - [Advanced Topics](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/advanced-topics.md): Explore deeper concepts and mechanisms of the USDFC Stablecoin Protocol - [Recovery Mode](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/advanced-topics/recovery-mode.md): Understanding the protocol's defensive mechanism to maintain system solvency - [Contracts and Security](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/deployed-contracts.md): The official contract address, audit reports, and architecture diagram - [FAQs](https://docs.secured.finance/usdfc-stablecoin/faqs.md): Comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions about USDFC Stablecoin - [Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/overview.md): The Origin and Evolution of Secured Finance - [White Paper](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/overview/white-paper.md): A Decentralized Solution to Long-Term Capital Markets - [Concept Paper](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/overview/concept-paper.md): The Intersection of Eurocurrency and Cryptocurrency Markets - [Getting Started](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started.md): Step-by-Step Tutorials for the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Lending Assets](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/lending-assets.md): A step-by-step guide to lending assets on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Borrowing Assets](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/borrowing-assets.md): A step-by-step guide to borrowing assets on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Managing Positions](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/managing-positions.md): A step-by-step guide to managing your positions on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Platform Guide](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide.md): A comprehensive guide to the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol web application - [Trading](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/trading.md): A guide to trading zero-coupon bonds on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Supported Currencies](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/trading/supported-currencies.md): A guide to the digital assets available for lending and borrowing on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Markets](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/markets.md): A guide to understanding and using the Markets dashboard - [Portfolio](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/portfolio.md): A guide to monitoring and managing your assets and positions on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Bridge](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/bridge.md): A step-by-step guide to transferring assets between blockchain networks - [Points](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/points.md): A guide to understanding and earning points on the Secured Finance platform - [Campaign](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/getting-started/platform-guide/campaign.md): special promotions to earn extra rewards - [Core Mechanics](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics.md): Explore the fundamental mechanisms of the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Order Book System](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/order-book-system.md): Understanding the on-chain orderbook system that powers the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Order Type](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/order-book-system/order-type.md): Understanding the different order types available in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Order Life Cycle](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/order-book-system/order-life-cycle.md): Understanding how your order begins and ends - [Case Study: Order Status & Transition](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/order-book-system/order-life-cycle/case-study-order-status-and-transition.md): Understanding order statuses and transitions through practical examples in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Standardization](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/standardization.md): Understanding the standardized components that ensure interoperability in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Zero-Coupon Bonds](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/standardization/zero-coupon-bonds.md): Understanding Zero-Coupon Bonds as the standardized instrument in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Fixed Maturity](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/standardization/fixed-maturity.md): Understanding the fixed maturity structure used in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Collateralization](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/collateralization.md): Understanding how collateral secures loans in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Tokenization](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/tokenization.md): Understanding how Zero-Coupon Bonds can be tokenized as ERC20 tokens in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Liquidation](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/liquidation.md): Understanding the liquidation process that maintains solvency in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Mark to Market](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/liquidation/mark-to-market.md): Understanding how assets are valued at current market prices in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Liquidators](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/liquidation/liquidators.md): Understanding the role of liquidators in maintaining protocol stability - [How Liquidation Works](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/liquidation/liquidators/how-liquidation-works.md): A technical guide to the liquidation process implementation in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Liquidation Case Study](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/liquidation/liquidation-case-study.md): Understanding the liquidation process through practical examples in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Protocol Fees](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/core-mechanics/protocol-fees.md): Understanding the fee structure that sustains the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Advanced Topics](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics.md): Explore deeper concepts and mechanisms of the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [APR vs APY](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/apr-vs-apy.md): Understanding the difference between Annual Percentage Rate and Annual Percentage Yield - [ZC Bond Price to APR](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/zc-bond-price-to-apr.md): Understanding how Zero-Coupon Bond prices are converted to Annual Percentage Rates - [Discount Factor](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/discount-factor.md): Understanding how discount factors are used to calculate present and future values - [ZC Bond Collateral](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/zc-bond-collateral.md): Understanding how Zero-Coupon Bonds can be used as collateral in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [ZC Collateral Case Study](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/zc-bond-collateral/zc-collateral-case-study.md): Understanding how Zero-Coupon Bonds can be used as collateral and the liquidation process - [Market Dynamics](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/market-dynamics.md): Understanding the dynamic market mechanisms of the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Auto-Rolling](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/market-dynamics/auto-rolling.md): Understanding the automatic reinvestment mechanism in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Price Discovery for Auto-Rolling](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/market-dynamics/auto-rolling/price-discovery-for-auto-rolling.md): Understanding how prices are determined for the Auto-Rolling mechanism - [New Market Listing and Delisting](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/market-dynamics/new-market-listing-and-delisting.md): Understanding how new markets are introduced and retired in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Itayose - Fair Price Discovery](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/market-dynamics/new-market-listing-and-delisting/itayose-fair-price-discovery.md): Understanding the Itayose method for determining fair opening prices for new orderbooks - [Safety Measures](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/safety-measures.md): Protective mechanisms that ensure the stability and security of the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Circuit Breaker](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/safety-measures/circuit-breaker.md): A protective mechanism that prevents excessive price movements in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Price Range Limits](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/safety-measures/circuit-breaker/price-range-limits.md): Understanding how price range limits are calculated and applied in the Circuit Breaker mechanism - [Base Price Adjustment](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/safety-measures/base-price-adjustment.md): A mechanism that ensures fair pricing and adequate collateralization during market stress - [Emergency Global Settlement](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/safety-measures/emergency-global-settlement.md): A protocol-wide safety mechanism for extreme scenarios in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Orderbook Deep Dive](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive.md): Technical implementation details of the on-chain orderbook system - [Orderbook Rotation](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive/orderbook-rotation.md): Understanding how orderbooks rotate and recycle in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Red Black Tree](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive/red-black-tree.md): Understanding how Red-Black Trees optimize orderbook operations and reduce gas costs in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Lazy Evaluation](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive/lazy-evaluation.md): Understanding how Lazy Evaluation optimizes gas costs and improves efficiency in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Genesis Value](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive/genesis-value.md): Understanding how Genesis Value enables efficient asset management in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Compound Factor](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/advanced-topics/orderbook-deep-dive/compound-factor.md): Understanding how Compound Factors bridge Genesis and Future Values in the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol - [Contracts and Security](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/deployed-contracts.md): The official deployed smart contract addresses - [FAQs](https://docs.secured.finance/fixed-rate-lending/faqs.md): Comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions about Fixed-Rate Lending - [Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/overview.md) - [Getting Started](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/getting-started.md): Vault Basic - [Deposit Assets](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/getting-started/deposit-assets.md) - [Withdrawing Assets](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/getting-started/withdrawing-assets.md) - [Managing Position](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/getting-started/managing-position.md) - [Platform Guide](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/getting-started/platform-guide.md) - [Core Mechanics](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/core-mechanics.md) - [Vault System Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/core-mechanics/vault-system-overview.md) - [Strategy Framework and Allocation Model](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/core-mechanics/strategy-framework-and-allocation-model.md) - [Available Vault and Strategies](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/core-mechanics/available-vault-and-strategies.md): Available Strategies - [JPYC Fixed-Income Strategy](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/core-mechanics/available-vault-and-strategies/jpyc-fixed-income-strategy.md) - [Contracts and Security](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/contracts-and-security.md): The official deployed smart contract addresses - [FAQs](https://docs.secured.finance/yield-vault/faqs.md) - [Introduction](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/introduction.md): Introduction to Secured Finance's Developer Portal and its resources - [API Reference](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/api-reference.md): API Reference for Secured Finance protocols - [Fixed-Rate Lending Subgraph](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/api-reference/fixed-rate-lending-subgraph.md): Documentation for querying the Fixed-Rate Lending Subgraph - [Query Examples](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/api-reference/fixed-rate-lending-subgraph/query-examples.md): Example queries for the Fixed-Rate Lending Subgraph - [SDK Reference](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/sdk-reference.md): SDK Reference for Secured Finance protocols - [Fixed-Rate Lending SDK](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/sdk-reference/fixed-rate-lending-sdk.md): Documentation for the Fixed-Rate Lending SDK - [USDFC SDK](https://docs.secured.finance/developer-portal/sdk-reference/usdfc-sdk.md): Documentation for the USDFC SDK - 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