Before proceeding, please read our Risk Disclosures and Terms of Service.
Overview
Getting started with Tori is simple. You can go from zero to earning yield in just a few minutes.What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have:| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Web3 Wallet | MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet |
| Stablecoins | USDC or USDT on Ethereum mainnet |
| ETH for Gas | A small amount of ETH to pay for transaction fees |
New to Web3? If you don’t have a wallet yet, we recommend MetaMask for beginners. It’s free and takes just a few minutes to set up.
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
Navigate to the App
Go to app.tori.finance in your browser.
Select Your Wallet
Choose your wallet provider from the list (MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect, etc.).
Security Tip: Always verify you’re on the correct URL (app.tori.finance) before connecting your wallet. Bookmark the page to avoid phishing sites.
Step 2: Get trUSD
Approve Token Spending
If this is your first time, you’ll need to approve the contract to spend your tokens. This is a one-time transaction per token.
Step 3: Stake for Yield
How yield works: The value of strUSD relative to trUSD increases over time as yield is generated. You don’t need to claim rewards - they’re automatically reflected in the exchange rate.
Example: How strUSD Appreciates
Example: How strUSD Appreciates
Let’s say the current exchange rate is 1 strUSD = 1.00 trUSD.You stake 1,000 trUSD and receive 1,000 strUSD.After some time, the exchange rate increases to 1 strUSD = 1.05 trUSD due to accumulated yield.Your 1,000 strUSD is now worth 1,050 trUSD - a 5% gain.When you unstake, you’ll receive 1,050 trUSD (minus the 7-day cooldown).
Fees: A 10% performance fee is applied to strUSD yield. This fee is only taken from generated yield - not on the tokens you stake.
Step 4: Unstake (When Ready)
When you want to exit your position, you’ll need to unstake your strUSD.Why the 7-day cooldown? The cooldown period ensures proper liquidity management across the protocol. It allows the protocol to manage redemptions in an orderly manner without impacting other users.
Step 5: Exit to Stablecoins
Once you have trUSD in your wallet (after claiming from unstaking), you can swap back to USDC or USDT.Security Checklist
Before using Tori, ensure you’re taking proper security precautions:Verify the URL
Always use app.tori.finance - bookmark it to avoid phishing.
Review Transactions
Carefully review all transaction details before signing in your wallet.
Secure Your Wallet
Never share your seed phrase. Use a hardware wallet for large amounts.
Start Small
If you’re new, start with a small amount to familiarize yourself.
Transparency
All of Tori’s operations are transparent and verifiable:| Component | Provider | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of Reserves | Accountable | Real-time, independent attestations |
| Security Monitoring | Hypernative + Internal | AI-powered 24/7 threat detection |
| Smart Contract Audits | Sherlock | Comprehensive security audits |
Next Steps
Understand trUSD
Learn more about the base synthetic dollar
Understand strUSD
Deep dive into the yield-bearing token
Strategy Overview
Learn how yield is generated
Risk Disclosures
Understand the risks involved
Verified participants who complete KYC/AML can access direct minting and redemption. See Minting & Redemption for details.