Pool Halt & Exit
Pool Halt & Exit: User Protection In Case Of Rebalancing Failures
Own Protocol includes a Pool Halt mechanism as a critical failsafe to ensure user funds are never locked, even in the rare event of rebalancing failure by LPs.
When Does a Pool Halt Happen?
A pool can be halted when:
LPs fail to rebalance the pool for a full cycle (e.g., due to non-compliance or inactivity)
The on-chain collateral does not cover price movement, preventing the next cycle from advancing
These conditions indicate a breakdown in the rebalancing process and require external intervention.
Who Can Trigger a Halt?
Anyone can trigger a Pool Halt once the pool has been in a stuck state for a minimum of 5 days.
This decentralized trigger ensures that the system remains user-protective and censorship-resistant.
What Happens During a Pool Halt?
Once a halt is triggered:
All users can exit the pool and claim their reserve tokens
Claims are processed at the last successfully rebalanced price of the asset
No new deposits or rebalancing operations are allowed
This ensures a clean and fair exit for all users, based on the last known valid pool state.
Why This Matters
Ensures no user is ever stuck due to LP failure or protocol issues
Aligns incentives for LPs to stay active and compliant
Maintains decentralized user control over pool resolution
Design Philosophy
The Pool Halt mechanism reflects Own’s core commitment to:
User-first design — safety and exit guarantees in all scenarios
Decentralized operation — no central authority needed to resolve issues
Composability with confidence — integrations can trust Own’s liveness and recoverability
By giving users a structured exit path, Own guarantees protocol integrity under every condition.
TL;DR
Feature
Description
Trigger
Anyone can initiate after 5 days of rebalancing failure
Exit Option
All users can redeem at last rebalanced price
No Lock-In Risk
Guarantees user funds are never stuck due to LP or protocol failure
Failsafe Design
Reinforces protocol integrity and user confidence
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