> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ducs.surchi.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # SURCHI FAQ: Common Questions Answered > Answers to the most common questions about SURCHI — the protocol, token, AI sentinels, security, staking, community support, and how to get started. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the SURCHI protocol, token, AI sentinels, and developer API. If your question isn't covered here, join the community in the official [SURCHI Telegram](https://t.me/surchiprotocol) or reach out through the [developer waitlist](https://surchi.io/developers). SURCHI is an AI-powered Web3 intelligence protocol built on Solana. It combines on-chain data aggregation, artificial intelligence inference, and autonomous execution into a unified protocol designed to give every market participant — from individual traders to institutional builders — access to institutional-grade intelligence. At its core, SURCHI runs three AI-powered Sentinels: **Alpha Sentinel** monitors on-chain activity and generates market intelligence signals; **Liquidity Sentinel** tracks and analyzes liquidity conditions across Solana DEXes; and **Execution Sentinel** translates strategies into on-chain actions within user-defined parameters. The SURCHI token (SURCHI) is the protocol's native utility and governance token. It is used for staking to access premium features, participating in protocol governance, and capturing a share of protocol revenue through the deflationary buyback mechanism. SURCHI is designed with a security-first architecture across several layers: **Non-custodial design:** SURCHI never takes custody of your assets. Your tokens remain in your wallet at all times. Execution Sentinel only acts on wallets that have explicitly granted execution permissions, and only within the constraints you define. **Smart contract audits:** The SURCHI on-chain program is being audited by independent third-party security firms prior to the mainnet launch of execution features. Audit reports will be published publicly in the [SURCHI GitHub organization](https://github.com/surchi-protocol). **Scoped permissions:** Execution permissions follow a least-privilege model. You grant only the specific scopes your use case requires (e.g. `execute:swap` does not grant `execute:liquidity`), and permissions can be revoked at any time. **AI signal disclaimers:** Alpha Sentinel signals are intelligence outputs, not financial advice. Signal confidence scores reflect model confidence, not guaranteed accuracy. Always apply your own judgment. No protocol is risk-free. Read the [Legal Disclaimer](/resources/legal-disclaimer) for a full disclosure of protocol, smart contract, and AI risks. SURCHI tokens are available on Solana DEXes including Raydium and Jupiter. See the [Acquire Token](/getting-started/acquire-token) page for step-by-step instructions including supported wallets, where to find the correct mint address, and how to verify you are purchasing the genuine SURCHI token. Always verify the official contract address before purchasing. The only official SURCHI token mint address is published at [surchi.io](https://surchi.io) and in the official Telegram channel. Never purchase from links shared by unknown accounts. SURCHI is compatible with all Solana wallets that implement the Wallet Adapter standard. Officially tested and recommended wallets include: * **Phantom** — browser extension and mobile app * **Solflare** — browser extension and mobile app * **Backpack** — browser extension * **Ledger** — hardware wallet via Phantom or Solflare adapter (Solana app v1.3.1+ required) Any Solana wallet that can sign messages and transactions will work with SURCHI. The total supply of SURCHI is **19,897,905 tokens** — fixed permanently at launch. The supply is non-inflationary: no additional tokens can ever be minted. There is no inflation mechanism, no staking emissions, and no team or insider allocation of any kind. The supply is deflationary by design. Protocol revenue is used to buy back SURCHI tokens from the open market, which are then burned on-chain, permanently reducing circulating supply over time. Staking SURCHI unlocks three categories of benefits: **Revenue share:** A portion of protocol revenue is distributed proportionally to stakers. Revenue is generated from API access fees, execution fees, and premium feature subscriptions. **Governance voting:** Staked SURCHI grants voting power in the SURCHI DAO. Governance decisions include protocol parameter changes, fee structures, new feature prioritization, and treasury allocation. **Feature access:** Staking is required for Sentinel and Elite API tiers, which unlock higher request rates, extended historical data, and additional WebSocket connections. Staking requirements for each tier are defined in the governance parameters. Staking is non-custodial — your tokens remain on-chain in your wallet and are not transferred to a protocol-controlled account. You can unstake at any time, subject to a short unbonding period defined by governance. The SURCHI protocol is built around three AI-powered Sentinel engines: **Alpha Sentinel** is the intelligence layer. It continuously monitors on-chain activity across Solana — tracking whale wallet movements, DEX volume patterns, liquidity changes, and cross-protocol signals — and synthesizes this data into actionable market intelligence signals with confidence scores. **Liquidity Sentinel** specializes in DEX liquidity analysis. It tracks TVL changes, pool composition shifts, and liquidity migration patterns across Raydium, Orca, Meteora, and other major Solana protocols to identify liquidity-driven opportunities and risks. **Execution Sentinel** is the action layer. It accepts natural language or structured strategy inputs and translates them into on-chain transactions — swaps, limit orders, liquidity management — executed within the constraints explicitly set by the wallet owner. Yes — but only within boundaries you explicitly define and only after you have granted execution permission. Execution Sentinel never acts on a wallet without a signed, on-chain permission grant from the wallet owner. When granting permissions, you specify: * Which actions are permitted (swap, limit order, liquidity) * Which assets are in scope * Maximum position size per execution * Any other risk constraints you want enforced You can revoke execution permissions at any time through the SURCHI app or via the API. Revoking permissions immediately prevents any further automated actions on your wallet. The SURCHI protocol allocates a defined percentage of all protocol revenue to a continuous buyback program. Revenue — collected in SOL or USDC from API fees, execution fees, and premium subscriptions — is used to purchase SURCHI tokens from the open market at market price. Purchased tokens are not recycled into the treasury. They are burned on-chain, permanently removing them from the total supply. Every burn transaction is publicly verifiable on Solana's blockchain. This mechanism creates sustained buy pressure and continuously reduces circulating supply as protocol usage grows. Buyback percentages and minimum burn thresholds are set by governance and adjustable through DAO voting. Absolutely not. There is zero team allocation, zero advisor allocation, and zero insider token distribution of any kind. The SURCHI token launched with a fair, public distribution model — the founding contributors hold no special claim to protocol tokens beyond what they may have acquired through the same open market channels available to every participant. This is a core principle of the SURCHI protocol: the token exists to serve the community and protocol users, not to enrich insiders. The SURCHI Developer API launches in **Phase 2** of the protocol roadmap. Phase 2 follows the Phase 1 token and community launch and includes the API Alpha, SDK releases, and the developer program. Join the developer waitlist at [surchi.io/developers](https://surchi.io/developers) to receive early access ahead of the public launch, along with API documentation previews and SDK beta builds. If you encounter an account impersonating SURCHI, a fake token, a phishing link, or any other suspicious activity: * **Telegram:** Report the account to admins in the official [SURCHI Telegram group](https://t.me/surchiprotocol). Admins are marked with a verification badge. * **Email:** Send details to [security@surchi.io](mailto:security@surchi.io) — include screenshots and any relevant wallet addresses or URLs. * **X (Twitter):** Report impersonation accounts using X's native reporting tools and notify [@surchiprotocol](https://x.com/surchiprotocol). SURCHI admins will **never** DM you first, ask for your private key or seed phrase, or request you send tokens to "verify" your wallet. Any account doing this is a scam. A full list of verified official SURCHI channels — website, X, Telegram, GitHub, and more — is maintained on the [Official Channels](/security/official-channels) page. Always verify you are using official links before connecting a wallet or making any transactions. Bookmark that page as your single source of truth. SURCHI is built exclusively on **Solana**. Solana was chosen for its high throughput (65,000+ TPS), sub-second finality, and low transaction costs — properties that are essential for an AI-driven intelligence and execution protocol that processes large volumes of on-chain signals and transactions in real time. There are no plans for cross-chain deployment at this time. Any token claiming to be SURCHI on Ethereum, BSC, or any other chain is not affiliated with the SURCHI protocol. The SURCHI protocol is committed to rigorous security auditing before execution features are made available to users. The on-chain program is undergoing third-party audit by independent security researchers ahead of the Phase 2 mainnet launch of Execution Sentinel. Completed audit reports will be published in full in the [SURCHI GitHub organization](https://github.com/surchi-protocol) and linked from this documentation. The protocol will not launch execution features until audits are complete and all critical findings are resolved. The AI inference layer and off-chain API infrastructure are subject to ongoing internal security review and penetration testing. Security findings, patches, and advisories are documented in the [Changelog](/resources/changelog). SURCHI offers several support and community channels depending on the type of help you need: **Community support (fastest response):** * **Telegram:** Join the official [SURCHI Telegram group](https://t.me/surchiprotocol) — this is the most active community channel and the best place to get help from other users and the core team. * **X (Twitter):** Follow and message [@surchiprotocol](https://x.com/surchiprotocol) for announcements and public questions. **Developer support:** * **Developer waitlist / forum:** Apply at [surchi.io/developers](https://surchi.io/developers) to join the developer program and access the developer-specific discussion channels. * **GitHub:** Open an issue in the relevant repository at [github.com/surchi-protocol](https://github.com/surchi-protocol) for documentation errors, SDK bugs, or API feedback. **Security issues:** * Email [security@surchi.io](mailto:security@surchi.io) for responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities. Do not post security issues publicly. Response times vary by channel. Community Telegram is typically the fastest for general questions. For time-sensitive security issues, always use the security email. The SURCHI community is active across several platforms. Here's where to find us and what each channel is used for: | Channel | Purpose | Link | | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Telegram** | General community, support, announcements | [t.me/surchiprotocol](https://t.me/surchiprotocol) | | **X (Twitter)** | Protocol announcements and updates | [@surchiprotocol](https://x.com/surchiprotocol) | | **GitHub** | Open source code, SDK development, bug reports | [github.com/surchi-protocol](https://github.com/surchi-protocol) | | **Governance Forum** | Protocol proposals and DAO voting discussion | [gov.surchi.io](https://gov.surchi.io) | | **Developer Program** | API early access, SDK previews, builder discussions | [surchi.io/developers](https://surchi.io/developers) | Always verify you are using links from the official [SURCHI website](https://surchi.io) or the [Official Channels](/security/official-channels) page before connecting a wallet or joining any group. Scammers frequently create fake communities impersonating protocols. Yes. The SURCHI governance forum is live at [gov.surchi.io](https://gov.surchi.io) and is open to all community members for discussion, proposal drafting, and debate around protocol changes. Formal on-chain governance voting is tied to SURCHI token staking — staked tokens grant proportional voting power. Governance decisions can include protocol parameter changes, fee structure adjustments, new feature prioritization, treasury allocation, and buyback rate modifications. To participate in governance voting, you will need to stake SURCHI tokens once the staking program launches in Phase 2. In the meantime, the governance forum is open for community discussion and temperature-check polls. Join the Telegram to stay updated on governance proposals as they are submitted. The best ways to stay current with SURCHI protocol news, API releases, and community updates: * **X (Twitter):** Follow [@surchiprotocol](https://x.com/surchiprotocol) for real-time announcements about releases, governance proposals, and ecosystem news. * **Telegram:** Join [t.me/surchiprotocol](https://t.me/surchiprotocol) for community discussion and rapid updates. * **Developer mailing list:** Sign up at [surchi.io/developers](https://surchi.io/developers) to receive API release notes, SDK beta previews, and advance notice of breaking changes directly in your inbox. * **Changelog:** Bookmark the [Changelog](/resources/changelog) page in this documentation — every API version, protocol update, and notable change is logged there with full release notes. * **GitHub:** Watch the [SURCHI GitHub organization](https://github.com/surchi-protocol) for code releases, audit reports, and technical updates.