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# The Vaults

Trusted Node vaults are DeFi smart contract protocols that enable an exchange of the core assets within the Trusted Node network. Users can provide liquidity to the **vaults** in exchange for additional yields and a share of transaction fees.

There are 3 main liquidity vaults within the Trusted Node infrastructure, which enable exchange between native assets, liquid derivatives, and $TNODE tokens:

1. **T-token Vaults** provide liquidity for the derivative t-tokens. They contain pairs of $TNODE against various wrapped tokens. T-token vaults are an essential part of the Trusted Node ecosystem that sustains **liquid staking**. They ensure that t-derivatives remain liquid. Part of the token sale revenue will be directed to providing liquidity to the t-token vaults. Eventually, vaults or liquidity pools of t-tokens against native cryptocurrencies and other t-derivatives may emerge as the market evolves.
2. **$TNODE Liquidity Vaults** provide liquidity for the $TNODE token. They contain $TNODE:cryptocurrency pairs to enable the native token exchange against mainstream crypto assets.
3. **Partner Liquidity Vaults** 

   Trusted Node will cooperate with emerging PoS projects to provide liquidity for their native tokens against $TNODE tokens. Through DAO governance, community members can suggest and vote on creating liquidity pools and vaults for specific PoS projects.