Automatic Pools
Discover Thirdfy's automated liquidity pools powered by Ichi for effortless yield and professional management.
Quick Start (TL;DR)
Automatic Pools in 30 seconds: Single-token deposits into Ichi-managed vaults → Professional algorithms handle everything → Earn trading fees + TFY emissions + LP incentives → Zero swap costs, zero management needed. Just deposit and earn!
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What Are Automatic Pools?
Automatic Pools are Thirdfy's partnership with Ichi to provide effortless, professionally-managed liquidity provisioning. Unlike traditional pools that require paired token deposits and active management, Ichi's automated vaults let you deposit just one token and handle all the complexity behind the scenes.
Single-Token Deposits
Simplified deposits: Deposit just one token (like USDC) instead of needing to provide paired tokens. Ichi handles the rest automatically.
No Swap Costs
Zero fees: Unlike other platforms, Ichi eliminates swap costs during deposits and rebalances, maximizing your capital efficiency.
Professional Management
Set and forget: Expert algorithms continuously optimize your position, rebalance ranges, and compound rewards without any user intervention.
Maximum Rewards
Triple earning: Trading fees + TFY/xTFY emissions (when voted for) + potential LP incentives. Access to all available reward streams.
How Ichi Vaults Work
Ichi's innovative vault technology transforms complex concentrated liquidity management into a simple, one-click experience:
The Magic Behind the Scenes
1. Single-Sided Deposit You deposit one token (e.g., USDC, ETH, TFY) into an Ichi vault. No need to worry about token ratios or providing pairs.
2. Automated Position Creation Ichi's algorithms automatically deploy your tokens into concentrated liquidity positions across optimal price ranges without any swaps.
3. Dynamic Rebalancing The vault continuously monitors market conditions and automatically adjusts liquidity ranges to maximize fees while minimizing impermanent loss.
4. Reward Optimization All earned fees and rewards are automatically compounded back into your position, growing your vault share over time.
Key Innovation: Ichi's "directional liquidity" approach means it knows exactly what token you deposited and optimizes accordingly, avoiding unnecessary trading and preserving your asset exposure.
Integration with Thirdfy's o33 System
Automatic Pools are the backbone of Thirdfy's emissions and governance system, making them essential infrastructure rather than just another DeFi feature:
Core to TFY Emissions
Gauge Voting Target
Primary focus: All TFY/xTFY emissions flow through IchiVaultGauges. When you vote in governance, you're directing emissions to these automatic pools.
Manipulation Resistance
Security first: Using Ichi's share-seconds measurement prevents the manipulation vulnerabilities that plague time-based and simple liquidity amount approaches.
o33 Integration
Automated participation: The o33 vault automatically votes for optimal Ichi pools and compounds all earned rewards, including emissions and voting incentives.
How Emissions Flow
- Weekly Voting: xTFY stakers (including o33) vote to direct TFY emissions to specific IchiVaultGauges
- Proportional Distribution: Emissions are distributed to LPs based on their share-seconds in the voted pools
- Automatic Claiming: Users claim emissions via
IchiVaultGauge.claimRewardsForPeriod() - Compounding Options: Earned TFY can be converted to xTFY for staking or used to mint o33 for automated compounding
Reward Streams Explained
Automatic Pool participants can earn from multiple sources simultaneously:
1. Trading Fees
- Source: Direct fees from swaps that occur in your liquidity range
- Distribution: Proportional to your vault share and time in the pool
- Frequency: Continuous accrual, compounded automatically
2. TFY/xTFY Emissions
- Source: Weekly TFY minted by the protocol and directed by community votes
- Eligibility: Only for pools that receive votes in the gauge voting system
- Distribution: Based on share-seconds calculation to prevent manipulation
- Claiming: Manual claiming required via IchiVaultGauge contracts
3. LP Incentives
- Source: External tokens added by pool operators, protocols, or users
- Purpose: Attract more liquidity to specific pools by offering additional rewards
- Distribution: Proportional to your liquidity provision in the incentivized pool
- Examples: USDC rewards on TFY/USDC pool, bonus tokens from partner protocols
4. Voting Incentives (Indirect)
- Source: Bribes offered to attract votes to specific pools
- Benefit: Higher voting support = more TFY emissions directed to your pool
- How it works: Pool operators offer rewards to voters, voters direct more emissions to the pool, LPs benefit from increased emissions
Available Automatic Pools
Thirdfy offers several automated pool options to match different risk preferences and token holdings:
TFY Ecosystem Pools
Core pairs: TFY/USDC, TFY/ETH, xTFY/TFY pools focused on the Thirdfy ecosystem. High potential for emissions and community support.
Blue-Chip Pools
Stable pairs: ETH/USDC, USDC/USDT and other major cryptocurrency pairs. Lower volatility with steady trading volume.
High-Yield Pools
Opportunity focused: Emerging token pairs and strategic partnerships. Higher potential returns with increased risk.
Pool Selection: Available pools may vary based on market conditions and governance decisions. Check thirdfy.com/liquidity for current options.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Participate
Ready to start earning with automatic pools? Here's your complete guide:
1. Choose Your Pool
Visit thirdfy.com/liquidity and browse available Ichi vaults. Consider factors like:
- Your token holdings (deposit what you have)
- Risk tolerance (established vs emerging pairs)
- Current incentives (additional rewards offered)
- Voting support (pools receiving community votes get emissions)
2. Make Your Deposit
Connect your wallet and deposit your chosen token. You'll receive vault shares (LP tokens) representing your portion of the pool.
Advantage: Unlike traditional pools, you only need ONE token, not a pair. Ichi handles everything else automatically.
3. Track Your Position
Monitor your vault share value and accumulated rewards through the Thirdfy interface. Your position grows through:
- Automatic fee compounding
- TFY emissions (if your pool receives votes)
- LP incentives (if available)
4. Claim TFY Emissions
While trading fees compound automatically, TFY emissions require manual claiming:
5. Compound or Use Earnings
Decide how to use your earned TFY:
- Convert to xTFY for governance participation
- Mint o33 for automated compounding
- Add more liquidity to your positions
- Trade or hold based on your strategy
Automatic vs Manual Liquidity
Understanding when to choose automatic pools over manual concentrated liquidity positions:
Important: Currently, TFY/xTFY emissions from gauge voting are only available on Automatic Pools. Manual concentrated liquidity positions earn trading fees only, without access to community-directed emissions or the governance reward system.
Choose Automatic When:
✅ You want hands-off management
✅ You only have one token to deposit
✅ You want access to TFY emissions 🔥
✅ You prefer professional optimization
✅ You want to avoid swap costs
✅ You're new to concentrated liquidity
Choose Manual When:
✅ You want full control over ranges
✅ You have specific market predictions
✅ You enjoy active position management
✅ You want to experiment with strategies
✅ You have both tokens in a pair
✅ You're experienced with DeFi
❌ No TFY emissions currently available
Security & Risk Management
Ichi's security-first approach protects both individual users and the broader Thirdfy ecosystem:
Technical Security
- Audited contracts by multiple security firms
- Battle-tested algorithms managing millions in liquidity across DeFi
- Non-custodial design - you always control your funds
- Automated rebalancing reduces human error and emotional decisions
Economic Security
- Share-seconds measurement prevents flashloan and manipulation attacks
- Gradual rebalancing avoids sudden position changes that could be exploited
- Diversified ranges reduce concentration risk compared to manual positions
- Professional management by experienced DeFi operators
Integration Security
- IchiVaultGauge system prevents gaming of emission distributions
- Governance oversight allows community adjustment of pool parameters
- Emergency procedures for handling unexpected market conditions
Advanced Features
For users who want deeper understanding of Ichi's sophisticated features:
Yield IQ Technology
Ichi's proprietary algorithm that:
- Analyzes historical trading patterns
- Predicts optimal liquidity ranges
- Adjusts positions based on real-time market data
- Maximizes fee capture while minimizing impermanent loss
Chainlink Integration
- Price feeds for accurate position valuation
- Automation network for timely rebalancing
- Reliable data for optimal range selection
Cross-Chain Compatibility
- Designed for multi-chain deployment
- Consistent user experience across networks
- Unified liquidity management strategies
Get Started with Automatic Pools
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