Frequently Asked Questions
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Quantillon Protocol - Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Quantillon Protocol FAQ! Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about our euro-native DeFi ecosystem, $QEURO stablecoin, and $QTI governance token.
🏛️ Protocol Basics
🎯 Tokenomics & Governance
🔒 Security & Trust
💼 Using Quantillon
🌍 Community & Ecosystem
🚀 Advanced Topics
📞 Support & Resources
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
🏛️ Protocol Basics
Q: What is Quantillon Protocol?
A: Quantillon is a revolutionary DeFi protocol that issues $QEURO, the first truly scalable euro-denominated stablecoin backed by USDC. We combine on-chain transparency, capital efficiency, and decentralized governance through the $QTI token to solve the eurozone's underrepresentation in DeFi.
Key Innovation: Our dual-pool architecture with Users and Hedgers creates natural peg stability while providing yield opportunities for euro-native participants.
Q: How does $QEURO work?
A: $QEURO is over-collateralized (minimum 101%) with USD-based stablecoins like USDC. Here's how it works:
🔐 Minting: Deposit accepted assets → automatically swapped to USDC → $QEURO minted at oracle price
🔄 Peg Maintenance: Maintained through delta-neutral forex hedging and liquidation mechanisms
💰 Redemption: Always redeemable 1:1 against collateral, ensuring price stability
📊 Transparency: All collateral transparently tracked on-chain via Chainlink oracles
Q: Why not just use USDC or USDT directly?
A: Great question! $QEURO provides several unique advantages:
🇪🇺 Euro Exposure
✅ Native euro denomination
❌ USD exposure risk
📈 Yield Generation
✅ Earn while holding via staking
❌ No native yield
🔗 DeFi Composability
✅ Full DeFi integration
✅ Limited to USD markets
⚖️ Regulatory Clarity
✅ MiCA-compliant design
⚠️ Regulatory uncertainty
🏛️ Decentralized Governance
✅ Community-controlled
❌ Centralized control
Perfect for: European users, dApps, DAOs, and institutions seeking euro exposure without traditional banking friction.
🎯 Tokenomics & Governance
Q: What is the purpose of the $QTI token?
A: The $QTI token is the governance backbone of Quantillon Protocol, designed for long-term protocol stewardship:
🗳️ Governance Rights
Vote on protocol upgrades and parameter changes
Whitelist new vault variants (mQEURO, bQEURO, eQEURO)
Control treasury allocation and Fee Switch activation
Steer ecosystem development direction
💰 Economic Benefits
Participate in protocol fee distribution (when activated)
Access to exclusive liquidity mining rewards
Potential token buybacks from protocol surplus
Staking multipliers for enhanced yields
📊 Token Distribution
50% → Community (liquidity mining, governance rewards)
35% → Early backers, strategic partners, DAO treasury
15% → Core development team (multi-year vesting)
Q: How does the "Yield Shift" mechanism work?
A: The Yield Shift is our innovative rebalancing engine that dynamically redistributes yield between Users and Hedgers:
📈 When hedger participation is high:
More yield flows to $QEURO Users
Incentivizes euro adoption and staking
📉 When hedger supply is low:
More yield allocated to Hedgers
Attracts delta-neutral capital for peg stability
This creates a self-balancing ecosystem where market forces naturally maintain protocol health without manual intervention.
🔒 Security & Trust
Q: Is Quantillon secure?
A: Security is our top priority. Here's our multi-layered approach:
🛡️ Smart Contract Security
✅ Open source and publicly auditable code
✅ Multiple security audits by leading firms
✅ Continuous bug bounty programs
✅ Modular architecture limiting blast radius
✅ Emergency pause mechanisms for crisis management
📊 Oracle & Price Security
✅ Chainlink oracles with multiple data sources
✅ Circuit breakers for anomalous price feeds
✅ Real-time monitoring of all price inputs
✅ Fallback mechanisms for oracle failures
⚖️ Governance Security
✅ Progressive decentralization with Foundation oversight initially
✅ Time-locked proposals preventing rushed decisions
✅ Quorum requirements ensuring broad participation
✅ Multi-signature controls on critical functions
Q: What happens if there's a "black swan" event?
A: Quantillon is designed for resilience across multiple failure scenarios:
🌊 Market Crash: Over-collateralization and liquidation mechanisms maintain solvency
🔧 Smart Contract Bug: Modular design limits exposure; emergency pause available
📉 DeFi Platform Failure: Diversified vault variants reduce single-point-of-failure risk
💱 Extreme FX Volatility: Delta-neutral hedging and dynamic incentives maintain peg
🏛️ Regulatory Changes: MiCA-compliant design with legal entity interface
💼 Using Quantillon
Q: How can I get $QEURO?
A: Multiple ways to acquire $QEURO:
🏭 Direct Minting
Visit our dApp
Connect your wallet
Deposit USDC or other accepted assets
Receive $QEURO at current oracle price
Fee: 0.1% minting fee
💱 DEX Trading
Uniswap: Most liquid $QEURO pairs
Curve: Stable-to-stable swaps
1inch: Best price aggregation
SushiSwap: Alternative liquidity source
📈 Yield Farming
Stake $QEURO to earn yield from collateral deployment
Provide liquidity to $QEURO pairs for trading fees + rewards
Participate in vault-specific strategies (aQEURO, mQEURO, etc.)
Q: Can I redeem $QEURO back to USDC?
A: Absolutely! On-demand redemption is a core feature:
🔄 Redemption Process
Connect to our dApp
Select "Redeem" function
Input $QEURO amount to burn
Receive equivalent USDC from collateral pool
Fee: 0.1% redemption fee
⚡ Key Benefits
✅ Instant settlement (no waiting periods)
✅ Slippage-free redemption at oracle price
✅ 24/7 availability (no banking hours)
✅ Transparent process (all transactions on-chain)
Q: What are the different vault variants?
A: Quantillon offers modular vault architectures for different risk/yield profiles:
aQEURO
Aave-deposited USDC
🟢 Low
Default choice, retail users
mQEURO
MakerDAO vaults
🟡 Medium
Conservative DeFi users
bQEURO
Tokenized T-Bills/RWAs
🟢 Low
Institutional clients
eQEURO
Innovative yield strategies
🔴 Higher
Advanced users
Each vault maintains the same euro peg but offers different yield sources and risk exposures.
🌍 Community & Ecosystem
Q: Who controls the protocol?
A: Quantillon follows a progressive decentralization model:
🏗️ Current Phase (Bootstrap)
Quantillon Labs: Development and initial liquidity provision
Quantillon Foundation: Regulatory interface and multisig management
Community: Growing influence through $QTI governance
🏛️ Future Phase (Full DAO)
$QTI Holders: Complete control over protocol parameters
On-chain Governance: All decisions made through transparent voting
Community Treasury: Managed by DAO for ecosystem development
📊 Governance Evolution Triggers
TVL milestones (€10M → €100M → €1B)
$QTI token distribution metrics
Community participation thresholds
Regulatory clarity achievements
Q: How can I join the community?
A: We'd love to have you! Join our vibrant community across multiple platforms:
💬 Primary Channels
🎮 Discord: https://discord.gg/uk8T9GqdE5
Real-time discussions, technical support, governance debates
📱 Telegram: https://t.me/QuantillonLabs
Quick updates, community announcements, casual chat
📱 Social Media
🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/QuantillonLabs
Latest news, protocol updates, DeFi insights
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantillonlabs
Professional updates, partnership announcements
🌐 Official Resources
🏠 Website: https://quantillon.money/
🔧 dApp: https://app.quantillon.money/
📞 Contact: https://quantillon.money/contact
🎯 Ways to Contribute
Governance Participation: Vote on proposals, suggest improvements
Community Ambassador: Help grow the ecosystem in your region
Developer Contributions: Build on top of Quantillon infrastructure
Content Creation: Educational materials, tutorials, translations
Feedback & Testing: Help us improve the protocol and dApp
🚀 Advanced Topics
Q: How does Quantillon compare to other euro stablecoins?
A: Quantillon addresses the critical failures of existing euro stablecoins:
🌊 Liquidity Design
✅ Inherits USDC + Forex
❌ Limited
❌ Very limited
❌ Limited
⚠️ Moderate
📈 Yield Generation
✅ Native staking rewards
❌ None
❌ None
❌ None
⚠️ Variable
⚖️ Hedging Mechanism
✅ Delta-neutral hedgers
❌ None
❌ None
❌ None
⚠️ Dynamic reserves
🏛️ Governance
✅ Decentralized DAO
❌ Centralized
❌ Centralized
❌ Centralized
✅ DAO
🔗 DeFi Integration
✅ Full composability
⚠️ Limited
❌ Poor
❌ Poor
⚠️ Moderate
⚖️ Regulatory Clarity
✅ MiCA-compliant
✅ Clear
⚠️ Unclear
❌ Concerns
⚠️ Evolving
Q: What makes Quantillon's approach unique?
A: Our three core innovations set us apart:
🔄 1. Dual-Pool Architecture
Users mint and stake $QEURO for euro exposure + yield
Hedgers provide delta-neutral FX hedging for compensation
Result: Natural peg stability without external dependencies
📊 2. Dynamic Yield Shift
Automatic rebalancing between User and Hedger incentives
Market-driven yield distribution based on supply/demand
Result: Self-sustaining ecosystem without manual intervention
🏗️ 3. Modular Vault System
Multiple collateral backends (Aave, Maker, RWAs, innovative strategies)
Risk segmentation for different user preferences
Result: Scalable architecture adaptable to evolving DeFi landscape
Q: How does MiCA regulation affect Quantillon?
A: Quantillon is strategically positioned for MiCA compliance:
✅ Recital 22 Exemption
"Fully decentralized protocols" are outside MiCA scope
Quantillon operates through trustless smart contracts
$QTI governance ensures no single entity control
🏛️ Hybrid Compliance Architecture
Protocol Layer: Fully decentralized and exempt
Foundation Layer: Interfaces with regulators when needed
Voluntary Transparency: Proactive disclosure without compromising decentralization
🇫🇷 Regulatory Dialogue
Active engagement with French ACPR
Legal framework precedent for other EU protocols
Anticipates future regulatory harmonization
📞 Support & Resources
Q: I have a technical issue. How can I get help?
A: We offer multiple support channels:
🛠️ Technical Support
Discord #support: Real-time help from community and team
Telegram: Quick responses for urgent issues
Documentation: Comprehensive guides at docs.quantillon.money
Video Tutorials: Step-by-step walkthoughs on our YouTube
🐛 Bug Reports
GitHub Issues: For technical bugs and feature requests
Bug Bounty: Earn rewards for finding security vulnerabilities
Community Testing: Join our testnet programs
💼 Business Inquiries
Contact Form: https://quantillon.money/contact
Partnership Discussions: business@quantillon.money
Media & Press: press@quantillon.money
Q: Where can I learn more about DeFi and euro stablecoins?
A: Educational resources to deepen your understanding:
📚 Quantillon Resources
Whitepaper: Comprehensive protocol documentation
Tokenomics Deck: Detailed $QTI and yield mechanics
Blog Posts: Regular insights on euro DeFi trends
AMA Sessions: Live Q&A with the founding team
🎓 General DeFi Education
DeFi Pulse: Industry metrics and protocol rankings
Messari Research: In-depth crypto analysis and reports
Bankless: DeFi education and ecosystem coverage
CoinGecko Learn: Beginner-friendly crypto education
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Q: What are the risks of using Quantillon?
A: Like all DeFi protocols, Quantillon involves several risk categories:
🔄 Currency Risk
EUR/USD volatility may affect peg stability
Mitigation: Delta-neutral hedging and liquidation mechanisms
💻 Smart Contract Risk
Potential bugs or exploits in protocol code
Mitigation: Multiple audits, bug bounties, modular architecture
🌊 Liquidity Risk
Mass redemptions during market stress
Mitigation: USDC liquidity inheritance, diverse vault backends
⚖️ Regulatory Risk
Evolving EU crypto regulations may impact operations
Mitigation: MiCA-compliant design, legal entity interface
🔗 DeFi Contagion Risk
Failures in integrated platforms (Aave, etc.)
Mitigation: Diversified exposures, real-time monitoring
Important: Only invest what you can afford to lose. Consult independent financial advisors before participating in DeFi protocols.
Q: Is Quantillon audited?
A: Security is our highest priority:
🔍 Audit Status
Phase 1: Core protocol will be audited when beta launches
Phase 2: Extended functionality audit - TBA
Continuous: Bug bounty program with security researchers
📊 Transparency Measures
All audit reports published publicly
Open-source codebase for community review
Regular security updates and improvements
Real-time protocol health monitoring
Last updated: August 2025 | For the most current information, visit quantillon.money
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