Insurance Pool
The Insurance Pool is a separate reserve that protects Trust Vault stakers from borrower defaults.How It Works
10% of all interest payments are automatically routed to the Insurance Pool.
Default Coverage
When a borrower defaults (>7 days late):Example
Pool Mechanics
Funding
The Insurance Pool grows through:- Transaction fees - 10% of all interest
- Default penalties - Late fees from delinquent borrowers
- Protocol revenue - Portion of service fees
Payouts
Payouts occur automatically when:- Loan is marked as defaulted (>7 days overdue)
- Oracle confirms default status
- Smart contract triggers Insurance Pool payout
Surplus Distribution
When the Insurance Pool exceeds target reserves:1
Calculate Surplus
Surplus = Pool Balance - (Total Outstanding Loans × 0.15)
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Distribute to Contributors
Surplus is distributed proportionally to historical contributors
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Governance Vote
Large distributions require governance approval
Pool Statistics
Risk Factors
Mitigations
- Conservative lending - Trust Score limits exposure
- Diversification - Many small loans vs few large ones
- Reserve targets - Pool maintains 15%+ of outstanding loans
- Governance controls - Can pause lending if needed
Smart Contract
The Insurance Pool is managed by a dedicated smart contract:View Contract
Full Insurance Pool contract documentation