Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FEY Protocol, how it works, and how to participate.

General Questions

What is FEY Protocol?

FEY Protocol is the first fully permissionless, user-owned launchpad built on Base. Unlike traditional launchpads owned by corporations, FEY operates as decentralized public infrastructure where users gain real ownership through staking $FEY tokens.

• 100% of protocol fees redistribute to token stakers
• No governance required for core operations
• Users own the infrastructure they use
• All operations are permissionless and automatic

How is FEY different from Pump.fun?

While Pump.fun pioneered fair-launch mechanics, it remains a privately-owned corporation:

What does "permissionless" mean?

Permissionless means that core protocol operations happen automatically through smart contracts without requiring approval from any central authority:

• Fee distribution is automatic
• Buybacks are triggered by public functions
• No governance votes needed for basic operations
• Anyone can call maintenance functions

Token Economics

How does the $FEY token work?

$FEY serves multiple roles in the ecosystem:

Base Pairing Token: All deployed tokens pair with $FEY (not ETH) Staking Token: Stake $FEY to earn protocol fees Reward Token: Token creators earn fees in $FEY Governance Token: Future DAO functionality (not yet active)

• Fixed supply: 100,000,000,000 $FEY (100B tokens)
• No inflation: No new tokens ever created
• Burnable: Tokens can be permanently removed
• Cross-chain: Compatible with Superchain bridges

How do staking rewards work?

When you stake $FEY, you earn from multiple revenue streams:

Protocol Fees: 20% of all LP fees from every pool LP Rewards: Fees from protocol-managed liquidity positions
Buyback Distribution: $FEY purchased from automatic WETH conversion

1. Fees accumulate in the Fee Locker contract
2. Stakers can claim their share anytime
3. Rewards are proportional to staked amount
4. Early stakers get higher relative rewards

What creates buy pressure for $FEY?

Several mechanisms create consistent demand:

Trading Volume: Every token pairs with $FEY, so all trades involve $FEY Creator Rewards: Token creators earn fees in $FEY, becoming stakeholders Automatic Buybacks: WETH fees are converted to $FEY and distributed Staking Demand: Users need $FEY to earn protocol fees

Using the Protocol

How do I deploy a token on FEY?

Token deployment involves several steps:

1. Prepare Configuration: Token metadata, liquidity settings, reward splits
2. Deploy via Factory: Call deployToken() with your configuration
3. Include Extensions: Add ETH for dev buy or other extensions
4. Automatic Setup: Protocol handles pool creation, liquidity, and MEV protection

See our detailed Token Deployment Guide → for complete instructions.

What are extensions?

Extensions add functionality to token deployments:

FeyUniv4EthDevBuy: Purchase tokens with ETH during deployment Future Extensions: Presales, airdrops, vesting, team allocations

Extensions must be approved through the allowlist contract and can be combined in a single deployment.

How do creator rewards work?

Token creators earn multiple types of rewards:

Creator Fees: 1% of trading volume in their token LP Position Rewards: Fees from protocol-managed liquidity Network Growth: All rewards paid in $FEY, so creators benefit from network success

1. Trading generates LP fees
2. Creator's share flows to LP Locker
3. LP Locker distributes to configured recipients
4. Recipients can claim from Fee Locker

Can I stake $FEY now?

Yes! Staking is now live and you have several options:

Web Interface: Visit fey.money for the easiest staking experience

Farcaster Miniapp: Use the miniapp by @jpfraneto.eth at this link

Direct Contract Interaction: Call the deposit function on the staking contract at 0x72f5565Ab147105614ca4Eb83ecF15f751Fd8C50

Staking Benefits:

• Earn fees from all protocol activity
• Proportional rewards based on your staked amount
• Claim rewards through the Fee Locker anytime

Technical Questions

What blockchain is FEY on?

FEY Protocol is deployed on Base Mainnet (Chain ID: 8453).

• Lower transaction costs than Ethereum
• Fast block times and finality
• Growing DeFi ecosystem
• Superchain compatibility for future expansion

What is Uniswap V4 and why does FEY use it?

Uniswap V4 is the latest version of the Uniswap protocol with advanced features:

Hooks System: Custom logic for pools (FEY uses this for fee management) Dynamic Fees: Fees can change based on market conditions Gas Efficiency: Lower costs for swaps and liquidity operations Singleton Architecture: All pools share one contract

FEY's hook integrates deeply with V4 to provide:

• Automatic fee collection
• Dynamic fee adjustment
• MEV protection
• Extension system integration

How does MEV protection work?

New token pools receive MEV protection during their first 2 minutes:

• MEV module can increase fees up to 80% to deter MEV bots
• No liquidity changes allowed during protection window
• Automatically expires after 2 minutes

• Uses a "no-op" module that immediately disables itself
• Serves as template for future MEV protection strategies
• Can be upgraded to more sophisticated protection

Are the contracts audited?

Contract audit status:

• Smart Contract Review: Internal security review completed
• External Audit: In progress with reputable auditing firm
• Bug Bounty: Community bug bounty program planned

• Multiple access controls and permission systems
• Freeze mechanisms for critical parameters
• Capped fees and MEV protection limits
• Reentrancy protection on critical functions

How can I verify contract authenticity?

All contracts are verified on BaseScan:

1. Check Addresses: Use our official address list →
2. Verify Source Code: All contracts have verified source on BaseScan
3. Token Verification: Official $FEY token has verification status
4. Social Verification: Follow @feyprotocol for official announcements

Troubleshooting

Why can't I deploy a token?

Common issues and solutions:

Factory Deprecated: Factory may be temporarily disabled

• Solution: Wait for reactivation or check if you need bootstrap access

Base Token Not Set: Protocol not fully initialized

• Solution: Wait for protocol bootstrap completion

Extension Not Enabled: Extension not approved in allowlist

• Solution: Contact team to add extension to allowlist

Configuration Errors: Invalid deployment configuration

• Solution: Check that all arrays have matching lengths and reward BPS sum to 10,000

Where are my creator rewards?

Rewards flow through several contracts:

1. Check LP Locker: Ensure collectRewards() is being called for your token
2. Check Fee Locker: Query availableFees() for your address
3. Claim Rewards: Call claim() function to withdraw available fees

Use our Cast commands → to check reward status.

Why isn't my extension working?

Extension troubleshooting:

1. Check Allowlist: Verify extension is enabled in allowlist contract
2. Check Pool Configuration: Ensure extension is properly registered
3. Check Extension Data: Verify extension data is correctly encoded
4. Check ETH Amount: Ensure sufficient ETH sent for extension

How do I get support?

• Discord: Join our community
• Twitter: @feyprotocol
• GitHub: Issues and discussions

• Troubleshooting Guide →
• Developer Guides →
• Contract Documentation →

• Security issues: security@feyprotocol.xyz
• Critical bugs: Please report responsibly through proper channels

Still have questions?

If you didn't find what you're looking for:

• Check our guides: Getting Started →
• Read the docs: Architecture Overview →
• Join the community: Discord
• Follow updates: @feyprotocol