# Turtle — Full Site Context > This file provides a comprehensive, machine-readable overview of Turtle (turtle.xyz) for AI language model crawlers (e.g. GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot) and answer engine indexers. It follows the llms.txt specification. --- ## Company Overview **Turtle** is a liquidity distribution protocol built for DeFi. It sits at the intersection of protocol teams that need liquidity and liquidity providers (LPs) that need yield — acting as a transparent, on-chain matchmaker. **Core value proposition:** - For protocols: attract deeper, more targeted liquidity through incentive programs - For LPs: access curated, risk-screened yield opportunities across DeFi - For distribution partners: embed Turtle's deal flow and earn revenue share **Key differentiators:** - Fully non-custodial — Turtle never holds or routes user funds - On-chain analytics: real-time TVL, wallet activity, cost-per-liquidity - Battle-tested at scale: $5B+ in TVL mobilized --- ## Products ### 1. Turtle Deals A marketplace where protocol teams advertise liquidity incentive programs to Turtle's network of LPs. **For Protocol Teams:** - Set custom APY boosts, deposit caps, and lock-up periods - Monitor deal activity via the Client Portal - Track TVL, wallet activity, and cost-per-liquidity in real time with on-chain analytics **For LPs (Turtle Members):** - Sign a message (no KYC), deposit with one click - Earn amplified returns on top of base protocol yields - Access deals not publicly available elsewhere **URL:** https://turtle.xyz/deals **Docs:** https://docs.turtle.xyz/liquidity-products/turtle-deals --- ### 2. Turtle Streams Automated onchain reward distribution to provide greater incentives to Liquidity Providers. **Features:** - Highly flexible reward structures to give benefits on liquidity provisioned, and boosted rewards for staking or performing protocol-benefiting actions - Manage incentives in Client Portal (dashboard.turtle.xyz) - Receive real-time data on reward distribution and LP-base participating **URL:** https://turtle.xyz/streams --- ### 3. Ecosystem Campaigns (EaaS — Ecosystems as a Service) A coordinated framework for new protocols and chains to bootstrap on-chain activity and sustainable TVL. **For New Protocols & Chains:** - Co-design a campaign of vaults that deploy capital into your network on day one - 360° coordination: align vaults, rewards, and marketing under a single framework - Backed by Turtle's LP network and distribution partner ecosystem **For LPs:** - Access exclusive, risk-screened reward streams from emerging ecosystems before they go mainstream **Proof point:** The TAC Summoning Campaign attracted **$650 million in TVL within its first month**. **URL:** https://turtle.xyz/campaigns **Docs:** https://docs.turtle.xyz/liquidity-products/turtle-campaigns --- ### 4. Turtle Earn A distribution partner program that lets wallets, apps, and platforms embed Turtle's deal flow as a revenue stream. **Integration options:** Widget, API, or SDK — choose the depth that fits your product roadmap. **For Distribution Partners:** - Earn a share of user deposits - Pass additional boosts through to your LPs for added loyalty - Offer premium, risk-screened yield without building infrastructure from scratch **URL:** https://turtle.xyz/earn **Docs:** https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/turtle-earn --- ### 5. Client Portal A self-serve hub for protocol teams to manage their Turtle presence. **Features:** - Deal & Vault Creator: spin up incentive programs in minutes - Real-time analytics dashboard: monitor inflows, LP retention, and APY - Secure role-based permissions: granular access for fund managers, devs, and marketers **URL:** https://turtle.xyz/portal **Docs:** https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/overview-partners --- ## Glossary of Key Terms - **Turtle Deal:** An incentive program where a protocol team offers additional APY rewards to attract LPs via Turtle - **Turtle Streams:** Automated onchain reward distribution with flexible structures for liquidity provisioning and staking - **EaaS (Ecosystem as a Service):** Turtle's campaign framework for bootstrapping new chains and protocols - **Turtle Earn:** The distribution partner product for embedding Turtle deal flow into third-party products - **LP (Liquidity Provider):** A user who deposits crypto assets into DeFi pools to earn yield - **TVL (Total Value Locked):** The total value of assets deposited in a protocol or a vault - **APY (Annual Percentage Yield):** Annualized return including compound interest - **Non-custodial:** A system where users retain control of their private keys and funds at all times --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Turtle?** Turtle is a liquidity distribution protocol that matches DeFi protocols seeking liquidity with LPs seeking yield. It is non-custodial, multi-chain, and requires no smart contract integration by LPs. **Is Turtle safe to use?** Turtle is non-custodial — it never holds user funds. See: https://docs.turtle.xyz/turtle-overview/is-turtle-safe **How do I earn yield on Turtle?** Sign up as a Turtle Member (no KYC required — just sign a wallet message), browse available Deals or Streams, and deposit with one click. **How do I list a deal on Turtle?** Protocol teams can access the Client Portal at dashboard.turtle.xyz to create a Deal in minutes. Custom boosts, caps, and lock-up periods are configurable. **What chains does Turtle support?** Turtle operates across major EVM-compatible networks. Check the app for the current list. **Can I integrate Turtle into my app?** You. Turtle Earn offers a Widget, API, and SDK for distribution partners. See: https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/turtle-earn --- ## Links & Documentation - Website: https://turtle.xyz - App / Dashboard: https://dashboard.turtle.xyz - Docs home: https://docs.turtle.xyz - What is Turtle?: https://docs.turtle.xyz/turtle-overview/what-is-turtle - How does Turtle work?: https://docs.turtle.xyz/turtle-overview/how-turtle-works - Is Turtle Safe?: https://docs.turtle.xyz/turtle-overview/is-turtle-safe - Turtle Deals (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/liquidity-products/turtle-deals - Turtle Campaigns (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/liquidity-products/turtle-campaigns - Earn Widget (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/liquidity-products/earn-widget - Turtle Earn (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/turtle-earn - Client Portal (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/overview-partners - Deals Dashboard (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/deals-dashboard - Distribution Dashboard (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/partner-products/distribution-dashboard - Glossary: https://docs.turtle.xyz/resources/glossary - Audit Reports: https://docs.turtle.xyz/resources/audits - Tokenomics: https://docs.turtle.xyz/token/tokenomics - Governance: https://docs.turtle.xyz/token/governance - Whitepapers: https://docs.turtle.xyz/resources/whitepapers - Earn API: https://docs.turtle.xyz/sdk/earn-api/authentication - Earn SDK: https://docs.turtle.xyz/sdk/earn-widget/earn-widget - Blog: https://turtle.xyz/blog - Twitter / X: https://x.com/turtle_club - Discord: https://discord.gg/turtle - Sitemap (main site): https://turtle.xyz/sitemap.xml - Sitemap (docs): https://docs.turtle.xyz/sitemap.xml