> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yodl.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yodl.fi/faqs.md).

# FAQs

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<summary>Q1. Can Operators withdraw execution capital?</summary>

No. All execution occurs within whitelisted smart contracts, ensuring on-chain accounting, and deterministic restoration of vault balances.

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<summary>Q2. How do I earn yield as a Vault Curator?</summary>

Curators earn **real, fee-backed yield** from verified trades executed using their delegated vault liquidity.

* **Fee Accrual:** Each trade credits a **fixed Curator Fee** (defined per epoch) to the FeeManager contract in the taker token — typically ETH, WBTC, or stablecoins.
* **Claiming:** These accrued fees are not automatically distributed; Curators can **claim them anytime on-chain** through the FeeManager interface.

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<summary>Q3. How is curator principal protected?</summary>

YODL enforces **deterministic principal protection** through a multi-layer restoration stack:

1. **YODL Staker Collateral**.
2. **Restoration Reserve** — the final backstop funded by the Funding Rate and protocol allocations.\
   This structure ensures that vault balances are always restored 1:1 to their pre-trade state, even during adverse events.

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<summary>Q4. Can Curators recall their delegated funds anytime?</summary>

Yes — Curators have **recall rights** over their vault capital at all times.

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<summary>Q5. Can Operators re-enter after blacklist?</summary>

Yes — requires DAO approval post evaluation.

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