Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: What is TrustedStake? A: TrustedStake is a permissionless, non-custodial staking service within the Bittensor ecosystem. It’s designed to optimize staking returns by providing an automated and seamless staking solution.
Who and What is TrustedStake?Q: How does TrustedStake work? A: TrustedStake leverages the Substrate proxy pallet, enabling users to delegate TAO hotkey permissions in a trustless manner. TrustedStake can manage your staking allocations without accessing or controlling your tokens. Our automated system distributes stakes based on performance metrics to maximize returns and mitigate value loss.
Q: Is TrustedStake secure? A: Security is a top priority. TrustedStake employs industry-standard cryptographic measures, time-delayed proxies, and continuous monitoring of staking activities to ensure the safety of your tokens. In the event of suspicious behavior, we can reset the proxy relationship to prevent unauthorized actions.
SecurityRisk-Related Questions
Q: What's the difference between "Risk On" and "Risk Averse" strategies?
A: Risk On strategies involve direct investment of your TAO principal into subnet tokens and are subject to market volatility. Risk Averse strategies only invest risk-free root yield while keeping your principal completely safe. Both approaches offer different risk-return profiles to match your investment preferences.
Q: Is my principal TAO at risk with TrustedStake indexes?
A: This depends on the strategy type:
Risk On strategies: Your principal TAO is converted to subnet tokens (alpha) and is subject to market volatility
Risk Averse strategies: Your principal TAO remains completely safe, and only risk-free root yield is invested
Q: Do past returns guarantee future performance?
A: No, past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments in Bittensor subnets carry inherent risks, and returns can vary significantly based on market conditions, subnet performance, and ecosystem developments.
Rebalancing Questions
Q: How often are indexes rebalanced?
A: Index rebalancing is performed automatically by our proprietary trading engine on an hourly basis when specific threshold conditions are met. This ensures your portfolio stays optimally aligned with the index strategy.
Q: Who decides when to rebalance my index?
A: Rebalancing decisions are fully automated by our algorithmic trading engine, based on predefined criteria and real-time market conditions—except in cases of manual constituent replacements for subnets within an index. This approach eliminates human emotion and bias, delivering consistent, data-driven portfolio management.
Staking Process
Q: How do I start staking with TrustedStake? A: To start, connect your wallet to our platform and delegate the necessary permissions. Detailed setup instructions are available on our website and in the documentation.
QuickstartQ: Can I withdraw my TAO at any time? A: Yes. Undelegating or revoking the proxy immediately stops the child-hotkey reward share; your principal is never locked.
Q: How does TrustedStake allocate my stake? A: We use a weighted allocation model based on each subnet's key performance indicators (KPIs). TrustedStake’s proprietary algorithms dynamically respond to market demand and performance metrics, optimizing allocations to maximize your returns while mitigating value loss. In conjunction with our custom tooling, our team of expert analysts and Rao enthusiasts use their breadth of knowledge and intuition to make the final insightful allocation decisions.
Security and Control
Q: Do I lose control of my tokens when I delegate to TrustedStake? A: No. TrustedStake is a non-custodial service, meaning you retain full control. TrustedStake can only perform staking operations as per the permissions you’ve delegated.
Q: What happens if TrustedStake’s proxy key is compromised? A: In such an event, an attacker would only be able to undelegate or redelegate tokens but cannot transfer or steal your funds. TrustedStake continuously monitors staking activities and can reset the proxy relationship to prevent unauthorized actions.
Q: What is the proxy address I should approve? A: Ensure you approve the correct proxy address shown on the back of your chosen index. This information is provided during the setup process and an example photo can also be found in the Quickstart section of our documentation.
Performance and Rewards
Q: How much does TrustedStake charge in fees?
A: TrustedStake charges a dynamic fee calculated on staking rewards only through our CHK validator. This fee is never applied to your principal TAO investment, which remains fully under your control and can be withdrawn at any time.
Lets Talk FeesQ: How can I track the performance of my stake? A: TrustedStake provides transparent performance tracking. Our user dashboard lets you view investment performance, allocations, and stats, providing complete insight into your stake.
Q: How does TrustedStake aim to maximize returns? A: TrustedStake combines proprietary algorithms, tooling, market analysis, and years of experience to optimize staking allocations. Our system ensures your stake is strategically distributed across high-performing subnets to maximize your returns.
Technical Details
Q: What is the Substrate proxy pallet? A: The Substrate proxy pallet allows delegating permissions in a trustless manner, meaning TrustedStake can manage staking allocations without control over the actual tokens.
Q: How does TrustedStake handle the expansion of the Bittensor ecosystem? A: TrustedStake’s system is designed to scale and adapt as Bittensor grows towards thousands of subnets. We continuously monitor and analyze the ecosystem to ensure optimal stake allocation across all available subnets.
Support and Resources
Q: Where can I find more information about Bittensor? A: For general questions about Bittensor, visit the Bittensor FAQ.
Q: How can I get support if I have issues or questions? A: Reach out to our support team through our Discord.
Q: Where can I learn more about the team behind TrustedStake? A: Our website and the documents provide information about our team, including their experience and expertise in the Bittensor ecosystem.
Who and What is TrustedStake?Discord: https://discord.gg/kTZrNNWb
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