What is Sanctum Pool? +
Sanctum Pool is a comprehensive DeFi protocol built natively on the Solana blockchain. It unifies token swapping, cross-chain bridging, liquidity provision, SOL staking, and collateral borrowing in a single seamless interface. Users also earn SOL rewards for every on-chain action during the active rewards campaign.
How do I earn SOL rewards on Sanctum Pool? +
During the current rewards campaign, every on-chain action earns SOL: swaps earn 0.002 SOL each, staking earns up to 0.01 SOL per day, liquidity provisioning earns up to 0.05 SOL per day, and bridging earns 0.003 SOL per bridge. Rewards are distributed automatically to your wallet at the end of each Solana epoch (~2 days).
Is Sanctum Pool custodial? +
No. Sanctum Pool is fully non-custodial. The protocol never holds, accesses, or controls your assets at any point. All operations are executed directly on-chain through audited Solana smart contracts, and you retain full custody through your connected wallet at all times.
Which wallets are supported? +
Sanctum Pool supports all major Solana wallets including Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, Ledger (hardware), Glow, Slope, and any wallet compatible with the Solana Wallet Adapter standard. WalletConnect is also supported for mobile wallet connectivity.
What tokens can I swap on Sanctum Pool? +
Sanctum Pool supports all major Solana-native tokens including SOL, USDC, USDT, wETH, wBTC, JitoSOL, mSOL, bSOL, and hundreds of SPL tokens. The smart routing system automatically finds the best path across all available liquidity sources to ensure optimal swap rates.
What are the swap fees on Sanctum Pool? +
Sanctum Pool charges a flat 0.25% fee on all swaps. This fee is distributed among liquidity providers (0.20%) and the Sanctum Pool treasury (0.05%). There are no hidden fees or additional charges beyond the standard Solana network transaction fee, which is typically less than $0.001.
Which chains does the Sanctum Pool bridge support? +
Sanctum Pool's bridge supports Solana, Ethereum, BNB Chain (BSC), Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Avalanche, Fantom, and TRON — 10 chains in total. More chains are added regularly through governance proposals. Bridge times range from 15 to 60 seconds depending on the destination chain.
How long does a cross-chain bridge transfer take? +
Bridge transfer times vary by destination chain. Solana to Ethereum typically takes around 45 seconds, Solana to BNB Chain around 30 seconds, and Solana to Polygon around 35 seconds. Solana's sub-second finality means the origin side is confirmed almost instantly. All bridge transactions are fully traceable on-chain.
What is liquid SOL staking (sSOL)? +
When you stake SOL on Sanctum Pool, you receive sSOL — a liquid staking token that represents your staked SOL plus accumulated staking rewards. Unlike traditional staking, sSOL can be traded, used as collateral for borrowing, or provided to liquidity pools while still earning staking yield. This means your capital is never locked or idle.
What is the current SOL staking APY? +
The current base staking APY on Sanctum Pool is 8.4%, which is above the Solana network average. This rate consists of native Solana staking rewards plus Sanctum Pool's additional reward boost. APY fluctuates with network conditions and the total amount staked in the protocol. Additionally, stakers earn bonus SOL rewards during the active rewards campaign.
How does liquidity provisioning work? +
Liquidity providers deposit token pairs (e.g., SOL + USDC) into Sanctum Pool's concentrated liquidity pools. In return, they receive LP tokens representing their share of the pool. LPs earn a portion of all trading fees generated by swaps in their pool, plus additional SOL rewards from the rewards campaign. You can add or remove liquidity at any time with no lockup period.
What is the maximum APY for liquidity providers? +
APY for liquidity providers varies by pool and market conditions. The SOL/USDC pool currently offers up to 42.8% APY, SOL/ETH offers up to 31.2%, and SOL/BNB offers up to 28.5%. These rates combine trading fee revenue, liquidity mining rewards, and bonus SOL rewards. Higher-volatility pairs often offer higher APY to compensate for impermanent loss risk.
What is impermanent loss and how does Sanctum Pool address it? +
Impermanent loss occurs when the relative price of the two tokens in a liquidity pool changes, resulting in a lower dollar value compared to simply holding the tokens. Sanctum Pool mitigates this through concentrated liquidity (which improves fee income to offset losses), stablecoin pairs (which have minimal impermanent loss), and bonus SOL rewards that help compensate LPs for taking on this risk.
How does borrowing work on Sanctum Pool? +
Sanctum Pool's borrowing module is an over-collateralized lending protocol. You deposit SOL (or sSOL) as collateral and can borrow up to 75% of its value in USDC, USDT, or other supported assets. Borrowed assets accrue interest at a starting rate of 3.2% APR. If your collateral value drops and your health factor falls below the liquidation threshold (85% LTV), your position may be partially liquidated to protect the protocol.
What is the health factor in borrowing? +
The health factor is a numerical indicator of the safety of your borrow position. A health factor above 1.0 means your position is safe. If your health factor falls to or below 1.0 (meaning your borrowed value exceeds your liquidation threshold), your collateral may be liquidated. Sanctum Pool displays your health factor in real-time so you can monitor and manage your risk.
Is Sanctum Pool audited? +
Yes. Sanctum Pool's smart contracts have been audited by four leading security firms: Neodyme (February 2024), OtterSec (April 2024), Halborn Security (June 2024), and Trail of Bits (September 2024). All audits passed with no critical findings. Full audit reports are available on the Sanctum Pool documentation site.
Has Sanctum Pool ever been hacked or suffered losses? +
No. Sanctum Pool has maintained a perfect security record since launch. The protocol has secured over $482M in total value locked without any incidents, exploits, or user fund losses. This is a testament to the rigorous multi-audit process, multi-sig governance, timelocks, and conservative risk parameters built into the protocol.
What is the Sanctum Pool bug bounty program? +
Sanctum Pool operates a $3M bug bounty program — one of the largest in Solana DeFi. Security researchers who identify and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities can earn rewards ranging from $1,000 for low-severity issues up to $3,000,000 for critical vulnerabilities that could result in loss of user funds. Full bounty terms are available in the documentation.
How is Sanctum Pool governed? +
Sanctum Pool uses a multi-signature governance model with a committee of 9 independent signers required for protocol upgrades. A decentralized governance token (SNCT) is planned for future launch, which will allow token holders to vote on new feature proposals, fee parameters, chain integrations, and treasury allocations through on-chain governance.
What is the Sanctum Pool governance token? +
The Sanctum Pool governance token (SNCT) is planned for a future launch. Early protocol participants, liquidity providers, and active users will receive token allocations based on their contribution to the protocol. Users who interact with Sanctum Pool during the current rewards campaign will be eligible for the initial token distribution event.
What are the transaction fees on Solana? +
Solana's base network transaction fees are typically less than $0.001 per transaction — among the lowest of any Layer-1 blockchain. These fees are separate from Sanctum Pool's protocol fees (0.25% for swaps) and go directly to Solana validators. The extremely low gas costs make Sanctum Pool accessible for users of all portfolio sizes.
How fast are transactions on Sanctum Pool? +
Solana achieves ~400ms block times and 65,000+ TPS theoretical throughput, making transactions on Sanctum Pool effectively instantaneous from a user perspective. Swaps and most protocol actions confirm within 1-2 seconds. Cross-chain bridge transfers take longer (15-60 seconds) due to the need to confirm on the destination chain as well.
Can I use Sanctum Pool on mobile? +
Yes. Sanctum Pool is fully responsive and works on any mobile browser. You can connect using Phantom's in-app browser, Solflare's mobile app, or WalletConnect by scanning a QR code. The interface is optimized for mobile use with touch-friendly controls and a clean, fast-loading design.
Are there minimum or maximum amounts for transactions? +
For swaps, the minimum is 0.01 SOL worth of any token to ensure the swap covers network fees. There is no maximum. For liquidity provision, the minimum is $10 worth of each token in the pair. For staking, the minimum is 0.1 SOL. For borrowing, the minimum collateral deposit is 1 SOL. There are no maximum limits on any action.
How do I unstake my SOL from Sanctum Pool? +
Sanctum Pool's liquid staking (sSOL) allows instant unstaking at any time — there is no lockup or waiting period. Simply convert your sSOL back to SOL in the Stake tab. The exchange rate reflects your accumulated staking rewards. Alternatively, you can trade sSOL directly on Sanctum Pool's swap interface for any other token.
What happens if I get liquidated on Sanctum Pool? +
If your borrow position's health factor falls to or below 1.0, Sanctum Pool's liquidation mechanism allows external liquidators to repay a portion of your debt in exchange for a discounted portion of your collateral. The liquidation is partial — only enough collateral is seized to bring your health factor back above the safe threshold. You keep the remaining collateral and borrowed assets.
Does Sanctum Pool have a referral program? +
Yes. Sanctum Pool has a referral program where you can earn additional SOL rewards by inviting others to the platform. When someone you refer completes their first transaction, both you and your referee receive a bonus SOL reward. Referral links are generated in the app after connecting your wallet. There is no cap on referral earnings.
Where can I find Sanctum Pool's documentation? +
Full documentation, including technical specs, smart contract addresses, API references, and user guides, is available at docs.pool-sanctum.com. The documentation covers all protocol features in detail — swaps, bridging, liquidity provisioning, staking, borrowing, governance, and the rewards system.
Is Sanctum Pool available in my country? +
Sanctum Pool is a decentralized protocol accessible globally. Since it operates on the public Solana blockchain without any central server or operator, access is determined by your own network and device capabilities. Users are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations of their own jurisdiction when using DeFi protocols.
How do I contact the Sanctum Pool team? +
You can reach the Sanctum Pool team through our official channels: Twitter/X (@SanctumPool), Discord (discord.pool-sanctum.com), and Telegram (t.me/SanctumPool). For security disclosures, use the secure form at security.pool-sanctum.com. For general support, the Discord community is the fastest way to get help from both the team and experienced community members.