# FAQ

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**Bonds**&#x20;

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<summary>What is a Bond?</summary>

Bonds are vesting NFTs which allow users to buy tokens at a discount that vest over time. In exchange, projects that sell Bonds raise LP tokens, blue chips, or stable coins.

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<summary>How are discounts determined?</summary>

Discounts are dynamically set by our smart-contract engine and market conditions (demand, token prices, and time since last purchase).

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<summary>When can I claim my Bond’s tokens?</summary>

Each Bond has a vesting period that varies depending on the project. The rewards are gradually unlocked over time, and you can claim the unlocked tokens at any point of the vesting. Once the vesting is completed, all rewards will be 100% available and ready to be claimed when you desire.

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<summary>What does “vesting” mean in a Bond?</summary>

The Vesting Term is the time period during which your rewards will be gradually released. Instead of receiving your purchased tokens instantly, you’ll be able to claim them gradually over time until the end of the vesting period.

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<summary>What happens if I forget to claim it?</summary>

Don’t worry , your claimable rewards don’t expire. You can come back at any time during or after the vesting period to claim your unlocked tokens safely.

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<summary>Why is there a clock icon on the Bond I want to buy?</summary>

That means the bond is currently on cooldown as there’s no active bonus right now. The bonus will grow periodically over time, so you can check again later.

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<summary>A bond I wanted to buy disappeared, what happened?</summary>

It most likely sold out! Once a bond reaches its cap, it’s removed from the list.
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You can check the amount of allocation remaining for each Bond under the “Tokens Remaining” bar.

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<summary>Do I need any special token to buy Bonds?</summary>

When buying a bond, you can select to purchase with several popular tokens available, like BNB, ETH, USDT, and other assets depending on the chain.

Don’t worry, the available options are quite broad, and if you don’t have the right token, you can always use our built-in swap to bridge or exchange them easily before buying.

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<summary>Are vesting NFTs transferable?</summary>

All Bonds are transferable by the Bond NFT owner. Transferring a Bond NFT will also transfer any unclaimed tokens in it to the new owner.

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<summary>Can I use ApeBond on different chains?</summary>

Absolutely! ApeBond is multi-chain, allowing you to explore Bonds across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Linea, and more.

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**Tiers & Bonuses**

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<summary>How can I get the highest possible bonus?</summary>

You can maximize your bonuses by reaching an Ape Tier — Silver, Gold, Diamond, Legend, or Mythical. The higher your Tier, the higher your extra bonus and the more benefits you’ll unlock across the ApeBond ecosystem.

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<summary>How do I get an Ape Tier?</summary>

You can earn a Tier by acquiring ABOND and staking it on our [Tier Staking page](https://www.ape.bond/tier-staking).\
You’ll receive Tier points based on how much you stake and how long you lock it.\
Additionally, you’ll earn True Yield in $USDT while your $ABOND is staked. Win-win!

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<summary>Do I lose my Ape Tier if I unstake my ABOND?</summary>

Yes. Your Ape Tier is based on your active veABOND position and accumulated points.

If you unlock your ABOND or let your lock expire without re-locking, your points will decrease over time, which can result in a lower Ape Tier.\
To maintain your Tier and rewards, it’s best to keep your ABOND locked or enable Autolock.

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<summary>What is oABOND?</summary>

oABOND is a 1:1 representation of ABOND used within the ApeBond ecosystem.

It holds the same value as ABOND and is mainly used in specific mechanics such as permalock positions, internal accounting, and protocol incentives, while preserving ABOND’s core value.

Think of oABOND as an operational form of ABOND, designed to support long-term alignment and protocol growth.

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**Support & Safety**&#x20;

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<summary>I need help! Where can I find support?</summary>

First and foremost, stay alert!\
The crypto space is full of scammers, so be careful with the links you click and never share your keys. Always make sure you’re on the official website:[ www.ape.bond\ <br>](http://www.ape.bond/)Our only official channels are:\
\- Telegram:[ https://t.me/ape\_bond<br>](https://t.me/ape_bond)- Discord:[ https://apebond.click/discord](https://apebond.click/discord)\
\- Twitter: <https://x.com/ApeBond>\
From Discord, you can open an official support ticket directly.\
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Remember: the ApeBond teamwill never message you first or ask for your private keys.[<br>](http://www.ape.bond/)

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<summary>Someone messaged me claiming to be ApeBond support, what should I do?</summary>

Ignore and block them immediately.\
We never DM users first. Always contact us only through our official channels listed above.

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<summary>Is ApeBond still a DEX?</summary>

Kind of! You can still use our built-in swap anytime to easily buy tokens. However, our main focus today is DeFi Bonds — a smarter, more rewarding way to invest in projects and earn discounted tokens.

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<summary>Who audited the ApeBond contracts?</summary>

Our battle-tested contracts have been audited multiple times by leading firms and run fully on-chain, ensuring complete transparency and security. You can review our audit reports [here](https://docs.ape.bond/apebond/where-dev/security).

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