FAQs

This section provides detailed answers to a range of common questions relating to kpk-curated products.

How do fees on kpk-curated products work?

Some protocols allow curators to charge fees. Where kpk applies such fees, they’re clearly stated on both the protocol’s interface and the relevant product page in this handbook. The exact mechanism depends on the underlying protocol.

For example, on Gearbox, interest fees are only charged to borrowers in the underlying lending markets. Depositors in kpk Earn Pools don’t pay any protocol or curator fees by default. Unless otherwise stated, curator fees (when applicable) are taken as a share of earned interest and are handled automatically within the product’s smart contracts.

How are changes to kpk-curated products managed?

All configuration changes are executed through kpk’s multi-signature wallets, following strict, auditable governance procedures. Because configuration updates are a key security vector, these changes are often subject to timelocks and predefined permissions to ensure transparency and control.

Most protocols we work with already implement role-based restrictions such as timelocks for sensitive functions and layered permission systems. On top of these, kpk applies its proprietary Permissions Layer, which tightly scopes the actions curator multisigs can perform. This added layer ensures that only pre-approved transactions within well-defined parameters can be executed, significantly reducing the attack surface.

All changes are publicly visible onchain and documented in each product’s Change Log for full traceability.

How often are kpk-curated products reviewed and updated?

Before launch, each product undergoes a thorough due diligence process. Once live, products and their underlying assets are continuously monitored, with risk alerts tracked in real time and daily reviews to assess anomalies or market changes.

Performance is reviewed on a daily and weekly basis to spot gaps or opportunities. High-level parameters such as liquidation thresholds or oracle configurations are typically stable and rarely adjusted more than once a month. Lower-level settings, like individual market allocations, may change more frequently in response to market dynamics. kpk can act within seconds when conditions require, combining predictability for users with responsiveness to risk.

What security monitoring is in place?

kpk combines automated alerts, protocol-level monitors, and manual oversight to protect curated products.

Every collateral and vault is covered by a bespoke set of monitors, including oracle liveness checks, price deviation alerts, governance proposal tracking, contract upgrade detection, and insolvency monitoring. We use third-party services such as Hypernative alongside in-house systems to ensure broad coverage.

For our Gearbox markets, an Insolvency Monitor continuously checks whether discounted collateral values exceed outstanding debt. If thresholds are breached, borrowing can be paused within seconds through the Emergency Admin role. Similar frameworks are applied across other integrated protocols.

What due diligence does kpk perform?

Before an asset or strategy is included in a curated product, kpk applies a structured Curation Risk Framework that evaluates smart contract design, governance, oracle structure, liquidity, and broader market behaviour. This combines onchain and offchain analysis with external risk signals from platforms such as Credora and Exponential.

The process continues after inclusion through ongoing monitoring, ensuring any material changes in risk are detected and addressed promptly. For more information, see the Curation Risk Framework.

Do you provide direct access to kpk-curated products?

No. All curated products are accessed through the user interfaces of the underlying protocols. kpk does not operate separate frontends or distribution channels.

Be cautious of any third-party sites claiming to offer direct access to kpk-curated products.

How can my organisation integrate with kpk’s products?

All kpk-curated products are permissionless: integrators can interact directly through the protocols’ interfaces or smart contracts.

For partners, kpk can design and deploy custom lending markets or vaults, helping protocols scale liquidity, broaden collateral coverage, or launch specialised strategies. To explore partnership opportunities, reach out via the contact form on our website.