Overview
This guide covers the mechanics of supplying capital to Centuari, from placing orders to managing active positions.Placing a Lend Order
Easy Mode
1
Select Asset & Amount
Choose stablecoin and enter amount
2
Review Terms
System shows:
- Estimated rate
- Estimated maturity
- Auto rollover status
3
Confirm
One-click to submit order
Advanced Mode
1
Select Asset & Amount
Choose stablecoin and enter amount
2
Set Your Rate
Enter desired APY (e.g., 8.5%)
Higher rates = longer wait for match. Check order book for current market.
3
Choose Maturity
Select from:
- Predetermined maturity dates (1st of each month, up to 3 active dates)
4
Configure Auto Features
Toggle auto rollover on/off
5
Confirm
Submit order to book
Order States
Order Book Mechanics
Price-Time Priority
Orders match based on:- Best rate first: Orders offering better rates match first
- Time priority: Among equal rates, earlier orders match first
Example
Partial Fills
Large orders may match with multiple counterparties:Managing Pending Orders
View Orders
Dashboard shows all pending orders with:- Amount and rate
- Time in queue
- Estimated fill time
Modify Orders
Before matching, you can:- Change rate: Adjust up or down
- Change amount: Increase or decrease
- Cancel: Remove from book entirely
Cancel Orders
Cancellation is:- Free: No gas or protocol fees
- Instant: Funds available immediately
- Partial: Can cancel portion of order
Active Positions
Once matched, your position shows:CBT Mechanics
Purchase Price
CBT is purchased at a discount:Price Convergence
CBT price increases as maturity approaches:Cross-Chain Deposits
Deposit from any supported chain:1
Select Source Chain
Choose your current chain (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.)
2
Enter Amount
Specify amount to lend
3
Approve & Sign
Sign cross-chain transaction
4
Wait for Bridge
Assets bridge to Arbitrum (usually 10-30 minutes)
5
Order Placed
Your lend order is placed on Arbitrum
Idle Yield Router (Idle Capital)
While your order waits for a match:- After brief delay (~5 min), capital deployed to yield protocols
- Earns interim yield (Aave, Compound, etc.)
- Instantly recalled when order matches
- You keep all interim yield
Idle Yield Router Details
Learn more about capital efficiency
Best Practices
Check Market Rates
Review order book before setting your rate
Consider Maturity Needs
Choose maturity based on when you’ll need funds
Use Rate Laddering
Split across multiple rates for faster fills
Monitor Positions
Track upcoming maturities and plan accordingly
FAQs
Why is my order not matching?
Why is my order not matching?
Your rate may be above current market. Check the order book and consider lowering your rate or using Easy Mode.
Can I add to an existing position?
Can I add to an existing position?
Each lend order creates a separate position. You can have multiple positions at different rates/maturities.
What happens if borrower defaults?
What happens if borrower defaults?
Borrowers are overcollateralized. If collateral drops, they’re liquidated, your position is unaffected.