Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What is Riskify?
Riskify is a decentralized protocol for tokenizing real-world assets and managing risk through synthetic insurance-linked securities. It enables efficient risk transfer from physical assets to financial markets using blockchain technology.
How does Riskify work?
Riskify works through three main components:
- Building Tokenization - Converting physical buildings into blockchain tokens
- Risk Assessment - Evaluating and scoring risks using advanced algorithms
- Risk Transfer - Creating and managing synthetic insurance positions
Technical Questions
What blockchain does Riskify use?
Riskify is built on Ethereum and supports other EVM-compatible chains. The specific chain requirements are detailed in our Technical Guide.
How do I integrate with Riskify?
Integration can be done through our API or smart contracts. See our Integration Guide for detailed instructions.
What are the system requirements?
- Node.js 16+
- Web3.js or ethers.js
- Access to an Ethereum node
- Sufficient gas for transactions
Risk Management
How are risks assessed?
Risks are assessed using a combination of:
- Location-based factors
- Property characteristics
- Historical data
- Real-time monitoring
See our Risk Methodology for details.
How accurate are the risk assessments?
Risk assessments are continuously updated using:
- Machine learning models
- Real-time data feeds
- Historical analysis
- Expert validation
Pool Operations
How do pools work?
Pools aggregate risk positions and manage:
- Risk distribution
- Premium collection
- Payout processing
- Position tracking
See Pool Management for details.
How are payouts determined?
Payouts are determined by:
- Peril event triggers
- Position parameters
- Pool rules
- Automated verification
Security
How secure is the protocol?
Security measures include:
- Smart contract audits
- Multi-signature controls
- Automated monitoring
- Regular security updates
How are funds protected?
Funds are protected through:
- Secure smart contracts
- Insurance mechanisms
- Risk diversification
- Automated safeguards
Support
Where can I get help?
- Documentation: Home
- Community: Discord
- Technical Support: GitHub Issues
- Email: support@riskify.com
How do I report issues?
Issues can be reported through:
- GitHub Issues
- Discord support channel
- Email support
- Community forums
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