> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.wlth.xyz/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Frequently Asked Questions

> Answers to common WLTH questions on Slices, payouts, custody and safety, KYC requirements, fees, and how tokenised pre-IPO investments are structured.

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  **Quick answer:** WLTH is a non-custodial platform for tokenized pre-IPO economic exposure. You buy **Slices** (tradable digital assets) backed 1:1 by equity held in separate legal structures; payouts from exits or dividends are made in **USDC**.
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## About WLTH

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  <Accordion title="What is WLTH?">
    A platform to invest in pre-IPO companies through tokenised economic ownership.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who runs WLTH?">
    A team from tech, finance, and crypto, backed by partners and the WLTH community.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who owns WLTH?">
    Founders, team, private shareholders, and the community. \$WLTH token holders can own economic rights to WLTH's TopCo.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is my money safe?">
    WLTH is **non-custodial**. Funds are handled via smart contracts. We don't hold your assets. Activity is transparent and on-chain.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Slices and trading

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  <Accordion title="What is a Slice?">
    Your investment: an NFT digital asset representing your share in a deal.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I sell my Slice?">
    Yes. Trade anytime within the WLTH app.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I transfer it?">
    Ownership and rights move fully to the new wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What am I buying?">
    Tokenised economic exposure to real private equity. It is not direct shareholder stock.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are Slices backed by real shares?">
    Yes. Each Slice is backed 1:1 by equity held in a separate legal structure.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Payouts and exits

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  <Accordion title="How do payouts work?">
    Exits or dividends are paid automatically in **USDC** to your wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who decides when to sell?">
    Typically at IPO or exit events. You receive your share after fees. Slice holders may vote on exit opportunities per deal terms.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Onboarding and compliance

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  <Accordion title="Is there KYC?">
    Only when using fiat via third-party providers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the minimum investment?">
    From \*\*$20**. See [invest from $20]\(/investment/guides/invest-in-pre-ipo-from-20-dollars).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to be an accredited investor?">
    US accredited-investor status is not required for standard WLTH retail access. Jurisdiction and fund rules still apply. See [non-accredited guide](/investment/guides/pre-ipo-for-non-accredited-investors).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Deal sourcing and quality

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  <Accordion title="Where do deals come from?">
    Top-tier brokers connected to founders, VCs, and early shareholders.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is quality ensured?">
    Partners deploy their own capital first. They only list deals they believe in.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are sellers verified?">
    Yes. Every counterparty is vetted before any transaction.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are investments structured?">
    Assets are held in dedicated **SPVs**: separate legal entities, not on WLTH's balance sheet.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Platform and fees

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  <Accordion title="How are valuations set?">
    Based on latest market data. Figures are **indicative** and may change.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What blockchain is used?">
    **Base**, by Coinbase.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use multiple wallets?">
    Yes. Any WalletConnect-compatible wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What are carry fees?">
    Up to **20%** on profits only. No fees on your initial investment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if WLTH shuts down?">
    Your assets remain protected in separate legal structures. An independent administrator would manage distributions and exits.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Need more help? Use **Support** in the [WLTH app](https://app.wlth.xyz/support) or open a ticket in Discord.
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