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# FAQ

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<summary>How does the oracle prevent price manipulation?</summary>

The oracle blends external real-world sales with internal trading activity, with strict weighting caps and deviation limits. Funding makes manipulation costly, and TWAP filters remove abnormal or self-referential data.

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<summary>Why use a blended oracle instead of a single data feed?</summary>

Collectibles trade across fragmented venues.\
A blended oracle ensures:

* External validation (reality check)
* Internal responsiveness (real-time pricing)
* Stability through weighting and smoothing models

This structure makes Trove’s pricing both credible and reactive.

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<summary>Why are markets cash-settled?</summary>

Physical collectibles introduce logistics, custody, and authenticity challenges.\
By keeping trades cash-settled in stablecoins, Trove can:

* Offer instant settlement
* Maintain continuous liquidity
* Eliminate friction from physical delivery

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<summary>How is risk managed in volatile periods?</summary>

* Dynamic leverage adjusts automatically during volatility.
* OI caps scale with liquidity depth.
* Funding rates self-correct extremes.
* Insurance layers protect against tail events.

Trove’s design prioritizes safety without compromising liquidity.

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<summary>Can physical collectibles be used as collateral?</summary>

Physical integrations are on the roadmap. Future versions may allow graded cards as collateral via third-party custodians — fully separated from perps, and with documented custody verification.

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<summary>What are Trove Points and how do they relate to $TROVE?</summary>

Points are part of Trove’s user incentive system, rewarding active participation.\
They may contribute to future airdrops or reward programs, but they are not tradable assets. $TROVE is the protocol token used for emissions, staking, and governance.

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<summary>How can I verify oracle data or funding rates?</summary>

Trove publishes a Transparency Dashboard where traders can:

* View live oracle inputs
* View index, makeup

Transparency is a design principle — not an afterthought.

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