How-to Guides Overview
This section provides step-by-step guides for all essential operations in the CP Pools platform, covering both pool owner and investor workflows from creation through completion or default scenarios.
For Pool Owners
Creating and Managing Pools
How to Create a CP Pool
Complete walkthrough of the pool creation process, including:
- Configuring funding parameters (soft cap, hard cap)
- Setting timelines and return rates (APR, terms, deadlines)
- Adding collateral tokens for investor protection
- Paying the 200 USDC creation fee
- Deploying your pool on-chain
Managing a Successful CP Pool
Learn how to manage a pool that reaches its funding target:
- Collecting committed funds from investors
- Calculating and depositing principal + rewards
- Understanding platform fees
- Completing the pool lifecycle successfully
Handling Edge Cases
Managing a Failed CP Pool
What happens when funding doesn't reach the minimum threshold:
- Why pools fail (below soft cap by deadline)
- How investors get full refunds
- Owner limitations when pools fail
- Transparency and audit trails
Managing a Defaulted CP Pool
Understanding the default scenario when owners fail to repay:
- What triggers a default (missing liquidation deadline)
- How collateral liquidation works
- Investor voting process for liquidators
- Responsibilities of designated liquidators
Principal Returned, No Rewards (Liquidation)
Handling the case when only principal is returned:
- What happens when minimum APR isn't met
- How the system detects APR shortfalls
- Collateral liquidation triggering automatically
- Voting and executing liquidation for partial defaults
For Investors
Participating in Pools
Managing a Successful CP Pool
How to participate in and claim returns from successful pools:
- Understanding the investor dashboard
- Monitoring pool status and available rewards
- Claiming your proportional share of principal + rewards
- Viewing transaction history
Understanding Your Rights
Managing a Failed CP Pool
Your rights when pools don't reach funding targets:
- How to withdraw your full deposit
- Step-by-step refund process
- No penalties or loss of principal
- Complete transparency through history logs
Managing a Defaulted CP Pool
Protecting your investment when owners default:
- Understanding collateral protection
- Voting for liquidators (proportional to investment)
- How liquidation proceeds are distributed
- Your role in the recovery process
Principal Returned, No Rewards
What to do when minimum returns aren't met:
- Claiming your principal portion
- Participating in liquidation voting
- Understanding APR shortfall calculations
- Expected outcomes from collateral liquidation
Pool Lifecycle States
Understanding the different states your pool can be in:
| Status | Description | Owner Actions | Investor Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Created | Pool is open for deposits | Monitor funding progress | Deposit USDC |
| Active | Funding collected, awaiting repayment | Deposit principal + rewards | Wait for rewards deposit |
| Closed | Successfully completed with full repayment | None (completed) | Claim rewards |
| Failed | Didn't reach soft cap by deadline | None (cannot collect) | Withdraw full deposit |
| Liquidated | Default or minimum APR not met | None (in default) | Vote and claim from liquidation |
| Archived | Pool manually archived by owner | None (archived) | View historical data only |
Key Concepts
For Pool Owners
- Soft Cap: Minimum funding needed for pool to activate
- Hard Cap: Maximum funding the pool can accept
- Expected APR: Target return rate you plan to deliver
- Minimum APR: Threshold below which collateral liquidates
- Liquidation Deadline: Final date to repay principal + minimum rewards
- Platform Fee: 200 USDC to create pool + percentage of collected funds
For Investors
- Commitment: USDC you deposit into a pool
- Available: Rewards ready to claim
- Claimed: Total you've already withdrawn
- Voting Power: Your claim percentage based on contribution size
- Liquidator: Trusted party voted to distribute collateral proceeds
Quick Navigation
- New to CP Pools? Start with How to Create a CP Pool
- Pool reached target? See Managing a Successful CP Pool
- Deadline passed without funding? Check Managing a Failed CP Pool
- Owner missed repayment? Review Managing a Defaulted CP Pool
- Only principal returned? Read Principal Returned, No Rewards
Need Help?
Each guide includes:
- ✅ Step-by-step instructions with screenshots
- ✅ Real-world examples and calculations
- ✅ Wallet transaction confirmations
- ✅ Expected outcomes and next steps
- ✅ Complete transparency through history logs
All operations are recorded on-chain, ensuring full transparency and auditability of every action taken within the CP Pools ecosystem.
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