# Ecosystem Partners

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### Getting Started

Before engaging with partner protocols:

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**Hold FLP tokens** from Flash Trade ([learn more](https://docs.flash.trade/flash-trade/getting-started/minting-burning-flp))
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**Understand** leverage mechanics and associated risks
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**Assess** your risk tolerance and market outlook
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**Start small** to familiarize yourself with each platform's mechanics
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Each partner protocol has specific requirements and optimal strategies. Consult individual integration pages for detailed implementation guides.

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### Partner Protocols Guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Loopscale is a fixed-rate lending protocol that uses an order book architecture to provide structured yield products called "Loops."</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2F1JFLk7gt5SlPKZ9l8l0e%2FScreenshot%202025-06-18%20at%207.14.29%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f5620fb7-01f5-4083-bd8a-4effa0f340a6">Screenshot 2025-06-18 at 7.14.29 PM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/loopscale">loopscale</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sandglass is Solana's first pool-based yield trading protocol that splits yield-bearing tokens into principal and yield components.</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2FfZgA86UYiWo4kefGYOLM%2FScreenshot%202025-06-18%20at%207.16.36%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cd53f379-c5d8-443c-8232-13917d6ece8c">Screenshot 2025-06-18 at 7.16.36 PM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/sandglass">sandglass</a></td></tr><tr><td>NX Finance is Solana's pioneering yield layer protocol providing yield leveraging through the Fulcrum Strategy.</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2Fc34MtpjQha4KRbr3YLHO%2FScreenshot%202025-06-18%20at%207.17.31%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=dc4a6478-c0aa-465b-a803-ef194dcf0580">Screenshot 2025-06-18 at 7.17.31 PM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/nx-finance">nx-finance</a></td></tr><tr><td>RateX is the world's first leveraged yield exchange that enables margin and spot trading of yield tokens across multiple chains.</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2FP66osDXYKRGcsdBca0Jx%2FScreenshot%202025-06-28%20at%203.21.13%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ce047edb-3f92-4c69-8b40-c6d272bf3f9f">Screenshot 2025-06-28 at 3.21.13 PM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/ratex">ratex</a></td></tr><tr><td>Kamino is Solana's leading DeFi Protocol offering a wide range of financial products leading the industry in security and innovation.</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2FRyqFOgwvJp8pNQ1zTQEn%2FScreenshot%202025-11-25%20at%2010.46.26%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=228c4d74-1431-4a22-bcfa-3d938a41cbbb">Screenshot 2025-11-25 at 10.46.26 AM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/kamino">kamino</a></td></tr><tr><td>Carrot is Solana's automated yield aggregator that simplifies stablecoin earnings by continuously monitoring and rebalancing deposits across top lending protocols through a single liquid yield token.</td><td><a href="https://1107078469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwjn1OLuTIq3M0RkTUTyw%2Fuploads%2FtlAfCrlNbi451sZxEIjD%2FScreenshot%202025-11-25%20at%2010.46.57%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a0006e98-5732-4534-8629-95300dcfbac5">Screenshot 2025-11-25 at 10.46.57 AM.png</a></td><td><a href="ecosystem-partners/carrot">carrot</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Risk Considerations

While partner integrations offer enhanced returns, users should understand the additional risk factors:

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#### Universal FLP Risks

* **Volume Dependency**: FLP returns depend on Flash Trade trading activity
* **Platform Risk**: Additional smart contract exposure beyond Flash Trade
* **Market Correlation**: Crypto downturns can affect both FLP values and trading volumes
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#### Leverage-Specific Risks

* **Liquidation Risk**: Higher leverage increases liquidation probability
* **Interest Rate Volatility**: Borrowing costs can fluctuate with utilization
* **Time Sensitivity**: Some strategies have maturity dates or time decay effects
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### Security Reminders

* Always verify you're using official partner platform URLs
* Legitimate support will never ask for private keys or recovery phrases
* Start with small amounts when testing new strategies
* Monitor positions regularly, especially leveraged ones
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