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Participation Guide: NFT Time-Lock Vaults

How It Works

  1. Deposit into the Vault:

    • Users deposit liquidity into an NFT Time-Lock Vault and receive a liquid-backed NFT in return.
    • If a user doesn’t hold the specific vault token, they can use Zapper to deposit using any token from any chain — all with the same single click deposit.
    • The deposited liquidity is then routed to the partner’s vault to generate multi-layered yield.
  2. Earn Yield:

    • While in the Vault, users earn auto-compounded yield from:
      • Bribes from partnered protocols
      • Lending or LP yield generated by the deposited assets
      • Emissions and incentives from the underlying vault
      • Vault fees, including:
        • Royalties
        • Zapper fees
        • Borrowing interest
        • Borrowing liquidation fees
        • Instant redemption fees
  3. Trade or Borrow Vault Positions:

  • Borrow: The Unified Borrowing System allows users to borrow USDC against any position across our products — including LP tokens and liquid-backed NFTs.
  • Trade: Users can trade their vault positions on supported marketplaces, providing liquidity and flexibility even during the lock-up period.
  1. Withdraw or Exit:
  • Users can redeem their liquidity during the lock-in period by paying a fee, using the Instant Redemption option (if enabled by partners).
  • Users can claim their liquidity or bribes at the end of the lock-up period or just it let stay there and still earn all the yield - compounded.

Infographic 1: How NFT Time-lock Vaults works Infographic 1: How NFT Time-lock Vaults works

Benefits of NFT Time Lock Vaults

For Partners:

  • Assured Liquidity with Low User Acquisition Cost
    Projects can secure long-term liquidity without needing expensive marketing campaigns or high incentives to attract users.
  • Flexible Configuration
    Our NFT Time-Lock Vaults support a wide range of setup:
    • single-sided desposit (any token)
    • Dual-sided deposit (LP tokens)
    • Custom vaults tailored for DEXs, lending protocols, prediction markets, and more (anything)
  • Deep Integrations
    • Zapper v2 Integration: Seamless cross-chain, one-click deposits
    • Unified Borrowing System: Borrow against vault positions with ease
  • Revenue Share from Vault Fees
    Partner projects earn a share of the vault-generated fees, creating an additional revenue stream and incentivizing long-term collaboration and sustainability.

For Users:

  • Earn Without Strict Locking
    Users can earn yield on locked assets while remaining liquid through their vault-backed NFTs. These Liquid NFTs can be used as collateral or freely traded on secondary markets.

  • Multi-Layer Yield & Bribes
    Users earn from at least six distinct sources going up to 10. These combined yield streams boost returns and increase the backing value of each NFT over time.

  • Exclusive Airdrops & Additional Rewards
    Vault participants receive special incentives like airdrops and perks from partnered protocols — unlocking more than just standard staking yield.

  • Flexibility with Zapper & Unified Borrowing System

    • Zapper v2: One-click deposits using any token from any chain
    • Unified Borrowing System: Borrow USDC against any position in our ecosystem — LP tokens, Liquid NFTs, and more

Infographic 2: Sources of Yield in NFT Time-lock Vaults ( Min: 6 Sources ) Infographic 2: Sources of Yield in NFT Time-lock Vaults ( Min: 6 Sources )