Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Raphael token symbol?
The Raphael protocol token symbol is RAPH, written as $RAPH in these docs. Locking $RAPH creates a vote-escrow NFT position called veRAPH. The mainnet token is 0x325Ed5a3617B1EaAB6ebeEfCc2Af084beEf49ecE. Always verify the full address and chain ID; a symbol alone does not prove token identity.
Is Raphael part of Robinhood?
No. Raphael is an independent protocol deployed on Robinhood Chain. Deployment on the network does not imply endorsement, affiliation or operation by Robinhood.
Is Raphael an original protocol?
Raphael is a derivative implementation with technical lineage from the battle-proven ve(3,3) protocol family. Its chain, addresses, parameters, ownership and any code changes are its own. Familiar interfaces never imply identical deployments; see Security for how upstream audit history applies.
Why do I need ETH?
Robinhood Chain uses ETH as its native gas token. Every approval, swap, deposit, $RAPH lock, vote and claim requires gas.
What is Raphael AI?
Raphael AI is the open-source collection of agent plugins, skills, references, and evaluation cases for building Raphael integrations. Its workflows verify Raphael-specific inputs, simulate writes, and require explicit confirmation before transaction submission. Installing it does not grant an agent wallet access or make generated code safe without review.
What is the Genesis launch?
Genesis is Raphael's founding liquidity launch. Participants commit ETH during one shared window. A successful finalization pairs all recorded ETH with a fixed $RAPH allocation, creates the canonical $RAPH/WETH pool, and stakes the resulting LP. Contributors receive proportional LP ownership and harvested gauge rewards, not liquid $RAPH. See Genesis Launch.
Can I withdraw a Genesis commitment?
Not while the launch is pending. A contributor cannot voluntarily withdraw, cancel or transfer a commitment. If the launch enters its failed state, each contributor can claim an exact refund of their recorded ETH commitment. Successful finalization ends the refund path and turns the claim into locked LP ownership.
Why does Genesis reduce launch sniping?
The canonical market is not live while commitments are open, and every participant settles against the same final aggregate ratio. There is no earlier purchase price to win through first-block ordering or gas bidding. Normal MEV, slippage and price-impact risks return once the pool becomes tradable. See Why Genesis Is a Fair Launch.
Are there liquid team tokens at launch?
No. There is no insider or team liquid-token allocation. The Development Team allocation begins as max-locked veRAPH. The complete distribution is published in Initial $RAPH Allocation.
Why did my swap revert?
Common causes include an expired deadline, insufficient balance or allowance, price movement beyond the minimum received, an unsupported token, a paused contract or a stale route.
Why did I receive less than the quote?
The pool state may have changed before execution. Check the submitted minimum received, actual route, token taxes and transaction receipt.
Can anyone create a pool?
Where the factories are permissionless, yes. Pool creation is not token verification or endorsement. See Launch a Pool.
Do LPs always earn both fees and $RAPH emissions?
No. Reward flows depend on pool type, gauge eligibility, staking state and Raphael's deployed fee configuration. Fees, Staking and Gauges explains the split.
Why is my concentrated position not earning fees?
It may be outside its selected range, have no active liquidity, be in the wrong pool, or have negligible volume.
What gives a pool $RAPH emissions?
An eligible live gauge must receive valid veRAPH votes for the epoch. A pool existing does not automatically make it emission-eligible.
Are APRs guaranteed?
No. APRs are estimates that change with token price, volume, liquidity, votes, emissions and incentives.
Can I unlock veRAPH early?
Do not assume so. Time-locked positions normally unlock only after expiry, while permanent locks require a supported conversion or governance mechanism, if one exists.
Where are the official contracts?
Use the Contract Deployments page for the published mainnet Genesis release. Never substitute addresses from other protocols or networks, and do not assume an unlisted component has been deployed.