Phoenix
Documentation
- LP Overview
- Trust & Backing
- How It Works
- Profitability Calculator
- API Documentation
- FAQs
- Contact Us
Liquidity Provider Guide
Welcome to Phoenix, a trustless P2P marketplace for USD-USDC transactions. This documentation guides Liquidity Providers (LPs) through our platform, helping you understand how to provide liquidity and earn returns.
Overview
Someone is going to beat Coinbase
— Sidd Jain (@siddjain99) April 1, 2025
Launched for 150+ investors @HF0Residency pic.twitter.com/oaXFYNtqHg
Phoenix is the fastest P2P marketplace for USD-USDC transactions. Because we never take custody of funds, Phoenix is the first P2P solution that allows users to quickly onramp with Zelle payments with no KYC. By operating outside the flow of funds similar to DEXs like Uniswap, Phoenix maintains a non-money transmitter status while still enforcing AML compliance via Anchain.ai to prevent interaction with sanctioned funds.
- Set your own price (recommended spread is 100 bps)
- Keep full control of your assets
- Withdraw your USDC from your liquidity pool at any time before it's purchased
- Receive USD payments directly to your bank account via Zelle
- Pay zero fees - Phoenix charges no fees to LPs
By providing liquidity, you can capitalize on a spread (~100 bps at launch) on every transaction while maintaining complete control of your assets. Our API will allow you to programmatically manage your liquidity pool, set custom spread parameters, monitor transactions in real-time, and automatically reinvest profits. This automation reduces operational costs and enables your capital to cycle multiple times per day, significantly amplifying your effective returns compared to traditional yield products.
Trust & Backing
Phoenix is a product created by Suave, and is backed by leading investors in the Web3 space.
- Built by Suave - Suave enables DApps to accept any token from any wallet on any blockchain
- Backed by top investors - Including a16z Crypto, OrangeDAO, and HF0
- Built on Base, Coinbase's L2 solution
- Transparent smart contracts that are open source and secured by Suave
Phoenix Smart Contract
View our smart contract on Base: 0x0ca2f9ba50d610df4450b09455cb48635ee74886
How It Works
Phoenix operates with a straightforward yet powerful workflow:
Provide Liquidity
Deposit USDC into your Phoenix liquidity pool and set your desired spread.
Automated Order Matching
Buyers purchase USDC and send USD directly to your bank account via Zelle.
Payment Verification
Phoenix uses Teller to verify the USD payment has settled in your account.
USDC Release
Once payment is confirmed, USDC is released from your liquidity pool to the buyer. Capital is now ready for the next cycle.
Key Security Features
- Your USDC remains in your liquidity pool until payment confirmation
- You can withdraw unmatched USDC at any time
- Payment confirmation using Teller's secure verification system
Profitability & Capital Efficiency
Phoenix's business model revolves around allowing businesses to seamlessly onramp their users to USDC, meaning that liquidity providers pay no fees and can earn returns on every transaction with high capital efficiency:
Transaction Speed
Average transaction settlement time: <2 minutes
Fees & Costs
LP fees: 0%
Gas costs: ~$0.05 per transaction on Base
Volume
Daily buy volume: Growing with each integrated business partner
Spread
Recommended: 100 bps (1%)
Phoenix Profitability Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate your potential returns as a Phoenix LP.
Estimated Returns
Note: Actual returns may vary based on market conditions, transaction timing, and other factors. This calculator provides estimates only.
Sample Return Calculation
// Sample calculation parameters
const initialCapital = 50000; // USDC
const spread = 0.01; // 100 bps = 1%
const phoenixTxTime = 2; // minutes
const repurchaseTime = 30; // minutes
const totalCycleTime = phoenixTxTime + repurchaseTime;
const dailyVolume = 1000000; // $1M
// Maximum cycles based on time and volume constraints
const maxCyclesPerDay = Math.min(
Math.floor(1440 / totalCycleTime), // Time constraint (1440 min/day)
Math.floor(dailyVolume / initialCapital) // Volume constraint
);
// Result: 45 cycles per day
// Calculate profit with compound returns and fees
const phoenixGasFee = 0.05; // $0.05 per transaction
const usdcPurchaseFee = 0.10; // $0.10 fixed fee per purchase
const usdcPurchasePercentFee = 0.00; // 0% percentage fee
const transactionFee = phoenixGasFee + usdcPurchaseFee + (usdcPurchasePercentFee / 100) * initialCapital; // $0.15 total fee per cycle
const grossProfit = ((Math.pow(1 + spread, maxCyclesPerDay) - 1) * initialCapital);
const totalFees = transactionFee * maxCyclesPerDay;
const netProfit = grossProfit - totalFees;
// Calculate daily return percentage
const dailyReturn = (netProfit / initialCapital) * 100;
// Result: ~25% daily return when compounded over 45 cycles
API Documentation
API Coming Soon
We're building a powerful API that will enable automated liquidity provision, real-time transaction monitoring, and seamless integration with your trading systems.
Expected Release: Q2 2025
- Full liquidity management via REST API
- Real-time updates via WebSocket
- Transaction status monitoring
- Automated deposit and withdrawal
- Detailed reporting and analytics
Want early access or have specific API requirements?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my USDC safe in the smart contract?
Yes. Our smart contract is open source and allows you to withdraw your USDC at any time until it's matched with a buyer. Your assets remain under your control through our non-custodial design.
How do you verify payments?
Phoenix uses Teller's payment verification system to confirm that USD has settled in your account before releasing USDC from your liquidity pool to the buyer.
What are the minimum/maximum capital requirements?
There are no minimum or maximum capital requirements. You can start with any amount and scale as you see fit.
How does Phoenix make money if there are no LP fees?
Phoenix charges businesses for using our API to onramp their users. This B2B model allows us to keep the platform free for liquidity providers.
What KYC/AML requirements are there for LPs?
No KYC is required for liquidity providers on Phoenix. Since we operate as a non-custodial protocol and never take custody of your funds, Phoenix itself is not a money transmitter.
The Phoenix smart contract holds USDC until conditions are met, and USD payments go directly to your bank account. This decentralized approach means we don't need to implement traditional KYC processes that centralized exchanges require.
However, we recommend consulting with your legal advisors regarding your specific jurisdiction's requirements for P2P trading activities.
Contact Us
Have questions about becoming a liquidity provider on Phoenix? Our team is here to help you get started.