Kamino
What is Kamino?
Kamino is a leading lending and borrowing protocol on Solana that allows users to supply assets as collateral and borrow against them. With Flash Trade's FLP token integration, you can now put your FLP holdings to work by using them as collateral to access liquidity without selling your position.
Key Features
Collateral-Based Lending - Supply FLP tokens to borrow other assets
Maintain FLP Exposure - Keep earning Flash Trade fees while borrowing
Flexible Borrowing - Access liquidity for trading or other DeFi strategies
Competitive Rates - Borrow at market-driven interest rates
Why Use FLP on Kamino?
Benefits of FLP as Collateral
Dual Earning Potential
Continue earning Flash Trade's 70% fee share on your FLP
Access borrowed capital for additional opportunities
Capital Efficiency
Use FLP as collateral without selling your position
Maintain exposure to Flash Trade's ecosystem growth
Liquidity Access
Borrow stablecoins or other assets against FLP
Use borrowed funds for trading, LP provision, or other strategies
Portfolio Flexibility
Leverage your existing FLP holdings
Create more sophisticated DeFi strategies
Prerequisites
Before using FLP on Kamino:
Hold FLP tokens from Flash Trade
Have a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)
Maintain sufficient SOL for transaction fees
Understand borrowing and liquidation risks
Getting FLP Tokens
If you don't already have FLP, here's how to acquire it:
Method 1: Quick Buy on Flash Trade
Navigate to flash.trade
Go to the Earn page
Use the quick buy feature
Enter the amount you want to purchase
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
Supplying FLP on Kamino
Step 1: Access Kamino
Navigate to Kamino Finance
Connect your Solana wallet
Go to the Borrow tab
Important
Your supplied FLP continues earning Flash Trade fees while serving as collateral on Kamino.
Borrowing Against FLP
Understanding Borrowing Power
When you supply FLP as collateral, Kamino calculates your borrowing power based on:
Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio - Maximum percentage you can borrow
FLP Market Value - Current value of your supplied FLP
Liquidation Threshold - Point at which your position may be liquidated
Step 3: Execute Borrow
Click Borrow
Review the transaction summary
Confirm in your wallet
Borrowed assets appear in your wallet immediately
Ecosystem Synergies
Flash Trade + Kamino Strategy
Maximize Capital Efficiency:
Supply FLP on Kamino as collateral
Continue earning Flash Trade's 70% fee share
Borrow stablecoins against FLP
Deploy borrowed capital in additional opportunities
Repay loan while maintaining FLP position
Important Disclaimers
This documentation is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Borrowing and lending in DeFi involves substantial risk of loss, including:
Liquidation risk if collateral value decreases
Interest rate fluctuations
Smart contract vulnerabilities
Market volatility affecting FLP value
Always:
Understand all fees and risks involved
Only borrow what you can afford to repay
Monitor your positions regularly
Keep additional funds available for emergencies
Consider consulting with financial professionals
Start with small amounts while learning
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always verify all information independently and stay informed about protocol updates and security considerations.
Additional Resources
Flash Trade Platform: flash.trade
Kamino Finance: kamino.finance
Flash Trade Discord: Community support and updates
Kamino Discord: Protocol-specific support
For questions about FLP tokens, visit the Flash Trade community. For Kamino-specific questions, visit their support channels.
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