Lava is a unified DeFi protocol that lets you trade synthetic leverage, hold tokenized stocks, earn real yield, and spend crypto anywhere — all from one platform. We combine intent-based execution, RWA tokenization, and non-custodial vaults into a single ecosystem.
Who is behind Lava?
Lava is built by a fully doxxed team with verified KYC. The core team has backgrounds in traditional finance, blockchain infrastructure, and product development. Full team profiles are available on our website.
Is Lava audited?
Yes. Core smart contracts have been audited by PeckShield. Audit reports are publicly available. Additional audits are scheduled before each major release.
What chains does Lava support?
Lava is live on Solana (primary) with expansion to Arbitrum and Base. Our intent-based architecture allows seamless cross-chain execution — users interact on their preferred chain while solvers handle routing internally.
Trade
What is the Perp Aggregator?
The Perp Aggregator is an intent-based trading engine that routes your leveraged trades across multiple DEXs to find the best execution. Instead of trading directly on an AMM, you express your intent and solvers compete to fill it at the best price.
What markets can I trade?
You can trade crypto perpetuals (BTC, ETH, SOL, and more), synthetic stocks (AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, GOOGL), forex pairs, and indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ). All markets are available 24/7.
What leverage is available?
Up to 50x on crypto perpetuals and up to 10x on synthetic stocks. Leverage limits vary by asset based on liquidity and volatility.
How does intent-based trading work?
You sign an intent off-chain specifying what you want (asset, direction, size, leverage). Solvers compete to fill your intent at the best price. The winning solver executes on-chain. You pay gas only on successful execution.
Is there slippage?
No AMM slippage. Solvers quote you a deterministic price before execution. What you see is what you get.
Are my funds safe?
Yes. Lava is non-custodial. Your assets remain in your wallet or in audited smart contract vaults. We never hold your private keys.
Hold (bTokens)
What are bTokens?
bTokens are tokenized stocks backed 1:1 by real shares held in regulated custody. bAAPL represents one share of Apple stock. bTSLA represents one share of Tesla. You can hold, trade, and use them as collateral — all on-chain.
How are bTokens backed?
When you mint a bToken, Lava purchases the underlying share through a partner broker. That share is held in segregated custody by a regulated custodian. Proof-of-Reserve attestations are published on-chain hourly.
Can I redeem bTokens for cash?
Yes. Burn your bToken and receive USDC equivalent to the current share price, minus a small redemption fee. Settlement typically completes within minutes.
Do bTokens pay dividends?
Dividend handling is managed through the protocol. When dividends are paid, equivalent value is distributed to bToken holders or added to their redeemable balance.
Are bTokens available globally?
bTokens are permissionless and available to anyone with a wallet. No KYC required at the protocol level. Users are responsible for compliance with their local regulations.
What stocks are available?
Launch includes bAAPL, bTSLA, bNVDA, bGOOGL, bAMZN, and bMSFT. Additional listings are governed by DAO vote.
Earn
How do the staking vaults work?
Deposit $LVF or stablecoins into Lava vaults. Your deposits earn yield from protocol revenue — trading fees, RWA volume, and solver execution. Yield is distributed in USDC.
What are the staking tiers?
Tier
Lock Period
Yield Multiplier
Flexible
None
1x
Standard
30 days
1.5x
Premium
90 days
2x
Longer locks earn higher multipliers on all distributions.
Is this real yield or emissions?
Real yield. Lava does not print tokens to pay stakers. All yield comes from actual protocol revenue. No inflation, no dilution.
Can I withdraw early?
Flexible tier allows instant withdrawal. Standard and Premium tiers require the lock period to complete. Early withdrawal forfeits accumulated rewards for that lock period.
What's the expected APY?
APY depends on protocol volume and total staked supply. We do not advertise fixed APY because yield is variable based on real revenue. Historical yield data will be published on the dashboard.
Lava Card
What is the Lava Card?
The Lava Card is a crypto spending card connected directly to your Lava vaults. Spend your stablecoins or yield anywhere Visa/Mastercard is accepted — online and in-store.
How does it work?
When you make a purchase, Lava converts the necessary amount from your vault balance to fiat at the point of sale. No manual off-ramping required.
Are there fees?
No monthly fees for $LVF stakers. Standard foreign exchange rates apply. Premium tiers unlock zero FX fees.
What are the card tiers?
Tier
$LVF Staked
Cashback
Benefits
Standard
0
1%
Basic virtual card
Silver
5,000
2%
Higher limits
Gold
25,000
3%
Priority support
Platinum
100,000
5%
Metal card, VIP access
Is the card available globally?
The virtual card is available in most regions at launch. Physical metal cards roll out in phases starting Q4 2026. Check the app for availability in your country.
Do I need KYC for the card?
Yes. Card issuance requires KYC to comply with financial regulations. Your trading and DeFi activity on Lava does not require KYC.
$LVF Token
What is $LVF?
$LVF is the native token of Lava Finance. It captures value from all protocol revenue through a buy-back flywheel and unlocks premium features across the ecosystem.
What is the buy-back flywheel?
A fixed portion of all protocol fees is used to market-buy $LVF. Purchased tokens are distributed to stakers and the DAO treasury. More volume = more buy pressure = more value to holders.
What can I do with $LVF?
Six core utilities:
Real-Yield Sharing — Stake to earn protocol revenue
Staking Multipliers — Boost vault yields with longer locks
Governance — Vote on RWA listings, fees, treasury
Fee Discounts — Lower trading fees based on holdings
Gas Abstraction — Pay cross-chain fees with $LVF
Card Privileges — Unlock premium card tiers
Is $LVF inflationary?
No. There are no emissions or staking rewards paid in $LVF. All yield is distributed in USDC from real revenue. The only consistent flow is buy-backs, which are deflationary.
When is the TGE?
Token Generation Event is scheduled for Q2 2026. Exact date to be announced. Join the Early User Program for priority access.
What chains is $LVF on?
$LVF launches on Solana with bridged versions on Arbitrum and Base. Cross-chain transfers are handled by the solver network — no manual bridging required.
Where can I buy $LVF?
On the token website right now and on supported exchanges that will be announced at TGE. $LVF will also be available directly in the Lava app.
Security
Is Lava non-custodial?
Yes. You retain control of your assets at all times. Deposits go into audited smart contract vaults, not Lava-controlled wallets.
What if a smart contract is exploited?
Lava maintains an insurance fund funded by liquidation penalties. Circuit breakers automatically pause trading if anomalies are detected. Multisig controls protect treasury and upgrade functions.
How are oracles secured?
Lava uses multiple oracle sources (Chainlink, Pyth, custom DONs) with aggregation layers that remove outliers and resist manipulation. Price feeds include TWAP protection and circuit breakers.
What happens during extreme volatility?
Circuit breakers activate if prices move more than 20% in 5 minutes, if liquidations exceed 10% of open interest, or if oracle data goes stale. Trading pauses until conditions normalize.
Getting Involved
Where can I find official Lava links?
All verified links are listed on the Official Links page, including website, socials, and contract explorers.
Never trust unverified domains or private messages claiming Lava affiliation.
How can I contact the Lava team?
For inquiries, visit the Contact Us page for verified emails and support channels.
Does Lava have a bug bounty program?
Yes. Lava encourages white-hat participation through its bug bounty program.
Security researchers can report vulnerabilities via [email protected].
Where can I stay updated on Lava’s progress?
Follow Lava on X, Telegram, and LinkedIn for official updates and announcements.
Legal and Compliance
Is $LAVA a security?
No. $LAVA is a utility token that powers network operations and access within the Lava ecosystem.
It does not represent equity, ownership, or profit rights in Lava or any affiliated entity.
Are there restricted countries?
Yes. Lava may restrict participation from jurisdictions where digital asset sales are prohibited or require licensing.
Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local regulations.
Is participation financial advice?
No. All participants should conduct their own research. Lava does not provide investment or financial advice.
Summary
Lava is building a transparent, high-performance financial protocol that merges DeFi infrastructure with tokenized real-world assets.
The $LAVA token sits at the center of this ecosystem empowering staking, governance, and cross-chain participation.
Every component, from presale logic to multisig architecture, has been designed for trust, compliance, and scalability creating a foundation for a decentralized, real-world financial network.
