# FAQ ## Is my money safe? Paravel is non-custodial, meaning you retain control of your wallet at all times. Funds are deployed into on-chain strategies through a constrained execution system: * All actions are restricted to pre-approved contracts * Execution paths are enforced via Merkle Tree allowlists * Agents cannot move funds outside defined permissions However, as with all DeFi systems, risks remain, including: * Smart contract risk * Market volatility * Liquidity risk * Oracle and protocol risk The system is designed to reduce these risks through strict constraints and continuous monitoring, but they cannot be fully eliminated. *** ## What happens during periods of high volatility? During volatile market conditions, the system automatically adjusts exposure by: * Reducing or exiting higher-risk positions * Reallocating capital toward lower-risk strategies * Tightening allocation thresholds across agents Risk responses are triggered dynamically based on market conditions and internal risk models. In prior stress scenarios (e.g. Oct 2025 USDe volatility event), automated risk controls successfully reduced exposure and preserved capital efficiency. *** ## Can institutions use Paravel? Yes. Institutional access is supported via: * OTC onboarding * Custom vault configurations * Tailored risk and allocation parameters Institutions can contact the team via the official support channel for integration discussions. *** ## How do I get PVL? PVL distribution is governed by the DAO. Access may occur through: * Community-driven distribution events * Governance-approved programs * Ecosystem initiatives There is no fixed issuance schedule controlled centrally. *** ## What are the fees? Users do not pay direct management fees at the protocol level. Costs include: * Standard blockchain network gas fees Vault management and performance fees are defined at the protocol level and directed to the DAO treasury, as governed by PVL holders. All fee structures are transparent and subject to governance. *** ## Can I withdraw at any time? Yes. Users can initiate withdrawals by redeeming iPrVL tokens. Withdrawals are processed through a controlled exit mechanism, which may include: * A settlement period * A manual safety review (up to 72 hours) during abnormal conditions This ensures positions are unwound safely and without destabilizing active strategies. *** ## What makes Paravel different from other DeFi yield products? Most DeFi vaults use static or manually adjusted strategies. Paravel uses an autonomous system that: * Continuously reallocates capital across strategies * Monitors performance in real time * Adjusts exposure dynamically based on market conditions Execution is constrained by smart contract permissions, ensuring agents operate within strict boundaries at all times. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://paravel-citadel-dao-llc.gitbook.io/paravel/resources/faq.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.