Deep Dives
In-depth explanations of core THORChain concepts and mechanisms.
Continuous Liquidity Pools (CLP)
2026-06-18How THORChain slip-based pools enable native swaps without order books or wrapped assets.
Sources: THORChain Docs, THORChain Dev Docs
The Incentive Pendulum
2026-06-18Automatic balancing between node bond security and pooled liquidity.
Sources: THORChain Docs
Threshold Signatures (TSS)
2026-06-18How distributed signing protects cross-chain vault keys and why GG20/DKLS wording must be source-backed.
Sources: THORChain Docs, THORChain Exploit Report #1
Churning and Node Lifecycle
2026-06-18Validator rotation, node lifecycle, standby competition, and key rotation.
Sources: THORChain Docs
Slashing and Economic Security
2026-06-18Bonded RUNE, slash exposure, and why current constants should be source checked.
Sources: THORChain Docs, THORChain Dev Docs
Bifrost Bridge and Cross-Chain Observability
2026-06-18How active nodes observe external chains and reach consensus on events.
Sources: THORChain Docs
RUNE as the Universal Settlement Asset
2026-06-18Why every external-asset swap routes through RUNE liquidity.
Sources: THORChain Docs
Savers and Lending (Historical)
2026-06-18Historical overview of deprecated Savers/Lending mechanics and TCY aftermath.
Sources: Archived Savers and Lending docs, THORChain Docs