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. Always verify the RAPH contract address; 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.
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 once Raphael's verified manifest is published. Never substitute addresses from other protocols or networks.