# Shade Protocol ## Shade Protocol - [Get Started](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started.md) - [Step 1: Connect Your Wallet](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-1-connect-your-wallet.md) - [Wallets: Best Web3 Options](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-1-connect-your-wallet/wallets-best-web3-options.md) - [FOUR Ways to Get Funds onto the Shade App](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-1-connect-your-wallet/four-ways-to-get-funds-onto-the-shade-app.md) - [How to move tokens from a CEX to Shade](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-1-connect-your-wallet/how-to-move-tokens-from-a-cex-to-shade.md) - [Step 2: Create a Viewing Key](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-2-create-a-viewing-key.md) - [Step 3a: Hit The Button -> Buy SHD in >30 seconds](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-3a-hit-the-button.md) - [Step 3b: Bridge](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-3b-bridge.md) - [How to bridge to Secret Network](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-3b-bridge/how-to-bridge-to-secret-network.md) - [How to bridge assets from Secret Network to another chain](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-3b-bridge/how-to-bridge-assets-from-secret-network-to-another-chain.md) - [Step 4: Swap Assets](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-4-swap-assets.md) - [Step 5: Use our Features](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features.md) - [Bonds Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/bonds-feature.md) - [How to Claim Bond Rewards](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/bonds-feature/how-to-claim-bond-rewards.md) - [How to Purchase a Bond](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/bonds-feature/how-to-purchase-a-bond.md) - [Borrow Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/borrow-feature.md) - [Borrow (Silk): How to take out and repay a loan](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/borrow-feature/borrow-silk-how-to-take-out-and-repay-a-loan.md) - [Borrow (Silk Earn): How to Deposit and Withdraw](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/borrow-feature/borrow-silk-earn-how-to-deposit-and-withdraw.md) - [Borrow FAQ](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/borrow-feature/borrow-faq.md) - [Derivatives Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/derivatives-feature.md) - [History Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/history-feature.md) - [What is a transaction hash](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/history-feature/what-is-a-transaction-hash.md) - [How to view transaction history](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/history-feature/how-to-view-transaction-history.md) - [Pools Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature.md) - [How to Enter and Exit Liquidity Pools](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature/how-to-enter-and-exit-liquidity-pools.md) - [How to Stake and Unstake](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature/how-to-stake-and-unstake.md) - [How to Claim Rewards](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature/how-to-claim-rewards.md) - ['Mint LP Shares and Stake' vs. 'Mint LP Shares'](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature/mint-lp-shares-and-stake-vs.-mint-lp-shares.md) - [Liquidity Pool FAQ](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/pools-feature/liquidity-pool-faq.md) - [Portfolio Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/portfolio-feature.md): The portfolio feature on the Shade App is where you can see your tokens and balances. - [Send Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/send-feature.md) - [SILK Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/silk-feature.md) - [How to Buy Silk](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/silk-feature/how-to-buy-silk.md) - [SILK's Peg](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/silk-feature/silks-peg.md) - [SILK FAQ](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/silk-feature/silk-faq.md) - [Stake Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/stake-feature.md) - [How to Stake and Unstake](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/stake-feature/how-to-stake-and-unstake.md) - [What is stkd-SCRT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/stake-feature/what-is-stkd-scrt.md) - [Utilities Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/utilities-feature.md) - [Wrap Feature](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/wrap-feature.md) - [NFTs](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/nfts.md) - [How to Purchase a Shade NFT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/nfts/how-to-purchase-a-shade-nft.md) - [How to Verify NFT Ownership](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/nfts/how-to-verify-nft-ownership.md) - [How to Sell an NFT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/nfts/how-to-sell-an-nft.md) - [How to Bid on an NFT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-5-use-our-features/nfts/how-to-bid-on-an-nft.md) - [Step 6: Connect with Community](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/step-6-connect-with-community.md) - [Beginner Resources](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/beginner-resources.md) - [What is SCRT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/beginner-resources/what-is-scrt.md) - [Convert SCRT <> sSCRT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/beginner-resources/convert-scrt-less-than-greater-than-sscrt.md) - [Gas Fees](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/beginner-resources/gas-fees.md) - [How to Increase Gas Fees:](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/get-started/beginner-resources/gas-fees/how-to-increase-gas-fees.md) - [Advanced Topics: Shade Metaengine](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol.md): Shade MetaEngine - a financial system with an array of self-referential, privacy-preserving applications sharing value accrual, governance, & interconnected functions under a single overarching token. - [What is SHD](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/what-is-shd.md) - [Tech Stack](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/tech-stack.md): Description of the Shade Protocol tech stack. - [Principles](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/principles.md): The following are the primary principles of Shade Protocol. - [Ethos](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/ethos.md): A description of the Shade Protocol ethos of digital sovereignty. - [Governance](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/governance.md): A description of the functionality of Shade Protocol governance. - [ShadeDAO](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/shadedao.md): A Privacy-Preserving Decentralized Asset Management DAO For Shade Protocol governed by tokenholders. - [Tokenomics](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/tokenomics.md): Description of protocol tokenomics. - [SHD](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/shd.md): Value accrual mechanisms for SHD tokenholders. - [Brand](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/brand.md) - [Tutorials](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/shade-protocol/tutorials.md): List of official Shade Protocol tutorials. - [Advanced Topics: Apps](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps.md): Applications of the Shade MetaEngine - [SILK](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk.md): Private. Global. Stable. - [Minting & Redemption](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/minting-and-redemption.md): SILK minting methods - [Overcollateralized Minting](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/minting-and-redemption/overcollateralized-minting.md): Detailed description of bounded conversion minting. - [Collateral Redemptions](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/minting-and-redemption/collateral-redemptions.md): Detailed description of Collateral Redemptions. - [Bonds](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/minting-and-redemption/bonds.md): Detailed description of Collateral Redemptions. - [Basket Composition](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/basket-composition.md): Description of the SILK basket and composition. - [Peg Migration](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/peg-migration.md): Detailed description of a SILK peg migration. - [Governance](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/governance.md): Detailed description of governance with respective to the SILK peg. - [Tutorials](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/silk/tutorials.md): Links to tutorials - [Bridge](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bridge.md): Shade Bridge - [ShadeSwap](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap.md): The Liquid Staking Derivative DEX of DeFi - [Trading](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap/trading.md): The most efficient liquid staking derivative exchange in DeFi - [Liquidity Providing](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap/liquidity-providing.md): Earn yield by providing liquidity - [LP Staking](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap/lp-staking.md): Earn diverse rewards from Shade & its partners! - [Asymmetric, Concentrated Liquidity](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap/asymmetric-concentrated-liquidity.md): ShadeSwap - The best Liquid Staking Derivative DEX in DeFi - [Shade Swap Contracts](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadeswap/shade-swap-contracts.md) - [Lend](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/lend.md): Sustainable Yield, Private Leverage. - [Stability Mechanisms](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/lend/stability-mechanisms.md): Lend's role in keeping SILK at peg - [Risks and Fees](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/lend/risks-and-fees.md): How Lend accrues value to SHD holders, and risks all users should be aware of before using Lend and SILK - [Bonds](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds.md): Safe Deposits, Safe Yield. - [Bond Types](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/bond-types.md): Describes the different types of Shade Bonds. - [Collateral Types](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/collateral-types.md): Defines the different types of collateral acquired by issued bonds. - [Illiquid Markets](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/illiquid-markets.md): The role of bonds in an illiquid market. - [Issuance Policy](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/issuance-policy.md): Variables behind bond issuance. - [Bond Tokenomics](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/bond-tokenomics.md): Description of bond tokenomics. - [Tutorials](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/bonds/tutorials.md): Links to tutorials - [stkd-SCRT](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt.md): Staked SCRT (stkd-SCRT) is a liquid staking derivative built by Shade Protocol. - [Feautures](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt/feautures.md): List of stkd-SCRT features. - [User Stories](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt/user-stories.md): Description of a stkd-SCRT user story - [Governance & Validators](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt/governance-and-validators.md): stkd-SCRT governance rules. - [Tutorials](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt/tutorials.md): Links to tutorials. - [FAQ](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/stkd-scrt/faq.md): Common questions about stkd-SCRT. - [ShadeX - Money Market](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market.md): Fully Encrypted Money Market On Chain - [Liquidations](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/liquidations.md) - [Logs and Transparency](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/logs-and-transparency.md) - [Risk Management](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/risk-management.md) - [Configurations and Restrictions](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/configurations-and-restrictions.md) - [Fees](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/fees.md) - [Contracts](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/advanced-topics-apps/shadex-money-market/contracts.md) - [Wallets](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets.md): List of wallets that are compatible with Shade Protocol Applications. - [Keplr](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/keplr.md): Keplr wallet tutorials. - [Install Keplr](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/keplr/install-keplr.md) - [Create Keplr Wallet](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/keplr/create-keplr-wallet.md) - [Import a Keplr Account](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/keplr/import-a-keplr-account.md) - [Import a Ledger Account](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/keplr/import-a-ledger-account.md) - [Fina Mobile](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/wallets/fina-mobile.md): Fina Mobile Tutorials. - [Audit Log](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/research/audit-log.md): Shade Protocol smart contract audit log. - [Stablecoins](https://docs.shadeprotocol.io/shade-protocol/research/stablecoins.md): Linked below are key resources that are inspiration for SILK stablecoin economics. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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