Quick Reference

This quick reference guide provides essential information for trading on MegaTAO in a convenient format.

Essential Information

Network Configuration

Network Name: Bittensor EVM
RPC URL: https://lite.chain.opentensor.ai
Chain ID: 964
Currency Symbol: TAO
Block Explorer: https://explorer.chain.opentensor.ai

Key Parameters

  • Maximum Leverage: 3x (will increase later)

  • Collateral Deposit Cap: Currently limited (will be removed later)

  • Maintenance Margin: 20%

  • Trading Fee: 0.5% per trade

  • Liquidation Fee: 5% of remaining margin

  • Funding Rate: Every 8 hours (00:00, 08:00, 16:00 UTC)

Trading Basics

Position Sizing

Margin Ratio

Liquidation Price

Long Position:

Short Position:

Risk Management

Margin Ratio Levels

  • Healthy: > 35%

  • Caution: 25-35%

  • Danger: 20-25%

  • Liquidation: < 20%

Position Sizing Guidelines

  • Conservative: 1-3% risk per trade

  • Moderate: 3-5% risk per trade

  • Aggressive: 5-10% risk per trade

  • NEVER: Risk more than you can afford to lose

Leverage Guidelines

  • Beginners: 1x (start here)

  • Intermediate: 1x-2x

  • Advanced: Up to 3x (current maximum)

  • Note: Maximum leverage is 3x currently, will increase later

Cost Calculations

Trading Fees

Funding Costs

Gas Costs

Common Commands

CLI Commands

SDK Commands

Emergency Procedures

Liquidation Prevention

  1. Check Margin Ratio: Monitor margin ratio regularly

  2. Add Margin: Deposit more TAO if ratio gets low

  3. Close Position: Close position if necessary

  4. Emergency Fund: Keep emergency margin available

Crisis Response

  1. Assess Situation: Evaluate current position status

  2. Add Margin: Deposit more TAO if possible

  3. Close Position: Close position if necessary

  4. Reduce Size: Reduce position size if possible

  5. Seek Help: Contact support if needed

Important Addresses

Contract Addresses

  • Alpha Futures Contract: [Contract Address]

  • Oracle Contract: [Oracle Address]

  • Vault Contract: [Vault Address]

RPC Endpoints

  • Mainnet: https://lite.chain.opentensor.ai

  • Testnet: https://test.chain.opentensor.ai

Block Explorers

  • Mainnet: https://explorer.chain.opentensor.ai

  • Testnet: https://test-explorer.chain.opentensor.ai

Support Contacts

Emergency Contacts

  • Technical Support: Community channels

  • Security Issues: [email protected]

  • General Questions: Community support

Resources

  • Documentation: [Documentation URL]

  • Community: [Community URL]

  • GitHub: [GitHub URL]

Formula Reference

Risk-Reward Ratio

Required Win Rate

Position Size (Risk-Based)

Kelly Criterion

Time Zones

Funding Schedule (UTC)

  • 00:00 UTC: First funding payment

  • 08:00 UTC: Second funding payment

  • 16:00 UTC: Third funding payment

  • 24:00 UTC: Cycle repeats

Trading Hours

  • 24/7: MegaTAO operates 24/7

  • Market Hours: Alpha token markets operate 24/7

  • Support Hours: Community support available 24/7

Quick Tips

Before Trading

During Trading

After Trading

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Trading Mistakes

  • ❌ Over-leveraging

  • ❌ Ignoring funding rates

  • ❌ No exit strategy

  • ❌ Emotional trading

  • ❌ Poor position sizing

Risk Management Mistakes

  • ❌ Not using stop losses

  • ❌ Ignoring margin requirements

  • ❌ Concentrating risk

  • ❌ Chasing losses

Technical Mistakes

  • ❌ Poor entry timing

  • ❌ Ignoring market conditions

  • ❌ Over-optimization

  • ❌ Ignoring transaction costs

Safety Checklist

Before Trading

During Trading

After Trading

Glossary Quick Reference

Key Terms

  • Alpha Token: Synthetic token representing subnet performance

  • Funding Rate: Periodic payment between longs and shorts

  • Liquidation: Forced closure of undercollateralized positions

  • Margin: Collateral required to open and maintain positions

  • Perpetual Futures: Derivatives without expiration dates

  • TAO: Native token of Bittensor used as collateral

Risk Terms

  • Leverage: Multiplier of position size relative to margin

  • Margin Ratio: Percentage of margin remaining

  • Liquidation Price: Price at which position liquidates

  • Stop Loss: Order to limit losses

  • Take Profit: Order to lock in profits

Next Steps

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⚠️ Important Note: This quick reference is for convenience only. Always refer to the full documentation for complete information and understanding. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.

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