Question 1

What is ContinuumDAO?

Accepted Answer

ContinuumDAO is a DAO that operates a permissionless Multi-Party Computation (MPC) network for cross-chain messaging, AI-ready wallets, and on-chain governance. Anyone can run a node, form MPC Groups, create a Multi-Party Agent Wallet, or build dApps that use Continuum services. Governance and CTM minting are vote-based and fully on-chain.

Question 2

How can I get involved?

Accepted Answer

Vote and discuss proposals on https://forum.continuumdao.org and https://app.continuumdao.org/governance, run an MPC node, create an MPA wallet, or propose new cross-chain applications. Technical docs: https://docs.continuumdao.org.

Question 3

Where can I find documentation?

Accepted Answer

Official documentation: https://docs.continuumdao.org (white paper, MPA wallet, MPC, C3Caller, node setup). Governance app: https://app.continuumdao.org. MPA wallet node map: https://mpa.continuumdao.org/node-map.

Question 4

What is the CTM token?

Accepted Answer

CTM is the governance and rewards token of ContinuumDAO. Supply is capped at 100 million; new minting requires governance approval. CTM can be locked as veCTM for voting, attached to MPC nodes to earn signer rewards, and optionally used for discounted C3Caller messaging when the protocol is live.

Question 5

What is veCTM?

Accepted Answer

veCTM is voting-escrow CTM. Lock CTM for up to four years to receive Voting Power. Longer locks yield more power. veCTM is used to vote on DAO proposals and can be attached to MPC nodes that participate in the C3Caller signer pool.

Question 6

What is Voting Power?

Accepted Answer

Voting Power determines your weight on governance proposals. It depends on how much CTM you have locked in veCTM and how long it remains locked. Other veCTM holders can delegate Voting Power to you if you do not hold enough to propose alone.

Question 7

How do I lock CTM in veCTM?

Accepted Answer

Use the governance front end at https://app.continuumdao.org or call the veCTM contract directly. Choose a lock duration up to four years — longer locks grant more Voting Power.

Question 8

How do I unlock CTM from veCTM before the lock ends?

Accepted Answer

Use the liquidate feature in the front end or the smart contract. Early exit applies a penalty that decreases as the lock matures (for example, up to 50% on a four-year lock at the start, tapering to zero at expiry). You can also split veCTM positions and liquidate one part at a time.

Question 9

Can I create a governance proposal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you hold enough veCTM Voting Power (threshold set by the DAO). If you are below the threshold, you can still propose when other holders delegate sufficient Voting Power to you.

Question 10

What is the Committee?

Accepted Answer

The Committee is a small group elected yearly by the DAO to handle day-to-day operations such as payments, communications, business development, and engineering. Major decisions remain permissionless through governance voting.

Question 11

What is C3Governor?

Accepted Answer

C3Governor extends OpenZeppelin Governor for multi-option, multi-chain governance. Proposals can express complex outcomes and execute on different chains. It is part of the Continuum contract stack documented alongside C3Caller — see https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/C3Caller/Overview and https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/Governance/Constitution.

Question 12

What is the MPC Network?

Accepted Answer

The MPC Network is a public, decentralized network of MPC nodes organized into Groups. Groups generate shared signing keys (KeyGens) used for wallet custody and, optionally, C3Caller cross-chain messaging. Anyone can run a node; approved Groups can join the relayer signer pool and earn CTM rewards.

Question 13

Why is the MPC Network run by a DAO?

Accepted Answer

DAO governance keeps the network permissionless and resilient: the community decides trusted signers, supported chains, maintenance policy, and reward allocation rather than a single company.

Question 14

What is an MPC signer group?

Accepted Answer

An MPC signer group is a set of nodes (typically up to about seven) that form a Group, run KeyGen ceremonies, and hold threshold shares of shared public keys. For C3Caller traffic, groups often use tx-check KeyGens and larger thresholds (for example 3/5 across independent operators).

Question 15

How do I run an MPC node?

Accepted Answer

For the MPA wallet, open https://mpa.continuumdao.org/node-map, click +, and follow the installer on a VPS or home PC (Windows 11, macOS, or Linux). Full guide: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Install. Advanced manual setup: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/RunningInstructions/NodeRunningInstruction.

Question 16

How do I join the C3Caller MPC signer pool and earn rewards?

Accepted Answer

Form a Group with other node operators, create the KeyGens required for C3Caller (tx-check keys for EVM and Ed25519 chains), then submit your group for a governance vote to join the relayer pool. Once approved, attach veCTM to your node; rewards depend on attached Voting Power and your node Quality Factor. Details: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPCSigner/JoinNetwork.

Question 17

What is the Quality Factor of an MPC node?

Accepted Answer

Quality Factor is a score from 0 to 10 reflecting signer service quality, set and adjusted by governance voting. It affects reward share for nodes in the C3Caller signer pool.

Question 18

Can I unlock veCTM attached to my MPC node at any time?

Accepted Answer

No. veCTM locked to a node in the signer pool can only be released through a monthly governance process. This is normally routine unless the DAO finds malicious behaviour, in which case slashing or extended lock can apply.

Question 19

What is C3Caller?

Accepted Answer

C3Caller is ContinuumDAO's cross-chain messaging protocol. dApps emit messages on one chain; the relayer and MPC signer pool verify and deliver execution on a destination chain. Smart contracts live in the c3caller repository — install with forge: ContinuumDAO/c3caller. Docs: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/C3Caller/C3CallerProtocol.

Question 20

Is C3Caller live on mainnet?

Accepted Answer

C3Caller is still in final testing; production contract addresses are not published yet. Documentation describes the intended workflow for when the protocol goes live. Check https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/C3Caller/ContractAddresses for updates.

Question 21

Why use C3Caller instead of other cross-chain bridges?

Accepted Answer

C3Caller is DAO-governed and permissionless — not tied to a single vendor. dApps choose which MPC signers they trust. Messaging can use full destination gas limits for heavier cross-chain logic. Fees are per byte transmitted plus destination gas. EVM and Ed25519 chains (Solana, NEAR, TON, Stellar, etc.) are in scope.

Question 22

What is the Multi-Party Agent Wallet?

Accepted Answer

The Multi-Party Agent Wallet (MPA wallet) lets people and AI agents jointly control wallet addresses using MPC — there is no full private key on any device until a Group deliberately ejects a KeyGen. Each node includes a built-in AI agent harness and a full manual UI. Typical personal setup: two nodes with 2/2 threshold (AI-assisted node plus human circuit breaker). Overview: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Overview.

Question 23

Is the MPA wallet decentralized?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Custody is fully decentralized: threshold key shares live only on nodes you deploy — not in a vendor database or on ContinuumDAO servers. You choose Group members, thresholds, and where nodes run (home PC or VPS). The hosted UI at mpa.continuumdao.org is optional; day-to-day control connects directly to your node. There is no custodial recovery service and no ContinuumDAO-held backup of your shares. Even if ContinuumDAO ceased operations, your wallet would keep working from your deployed nodes and backups. Details: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Overview.

Question 24

Do I need to register or provide personal data to use the MPA wallet?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no central account signup and Continuum does not ask for your email, home address, phone number, or identity verification to install a node or create an MPC wallet. You run the installer yourself, set management signing keys (Ed25519 or MetaMask EIP-191), and form Groups with peers you choose — unlike many hardware wallets, there is no vendor enrollment tied to your name, email, or postal address. Some third-party DeFi protocols you access through the wallet may require their own API keys or issuer KYC; that is separate from Continuum setup. Start here: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Install.

Question 25

Does ContinuumDAO hold my keys or funds?

Accepted Answer

No. ContinuumDAO does not custody threshold shares, wallet balances, or recovery material. Shares and encrypted wallet state live only on nodes you operate. Back up bootstrap keys and encrypted database snapshots yourself. See the decentralization FAQ above and https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/BackupAndRestoration.

Question 26

How is the MPA wallet different from a multi-sig wallet?

Accepted Answer

Multi-sig wallets combine signatures from separate on-chain keys. The MPA wallet uses off-chain MPC among your nodes; only the final single signature appears on-chain. Accept/Reject decisions and node coordination are not recorded on-chain, which preserves privacy for the Group's decision process.

Question 27

How do I install an MPA wallet node?

Accepted Answer

Easiest path: https://mpa.continuumdao.org/node-map → click + → choose VPS or home PC (Windows 11, macOS, Linux). Home PCs need Docker Desktop and the Continuum Node extension; VPS users can use the guided installer or the one-shot Linux script. Full steps: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Install.

Question 28

Do I need more than one node?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for a shared wallet address. One node alone cannot complete a KeyGen. The simplest useful setup is two nodes with 2/2 threshold — often one AI-assisted node and one human-controlled node so no spend completes without your Accept on the Join tab. After the first node, add peers, configure relay addresses, create a Group, then a KeyGen. See Post install steps in https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Install.

Question 29

How do I connect my browser to my node?

Accepted Answer

Your browser attaches directly to your node — ContinuumDAO does not custody or proxy wallet control. Options: Node hosted app (local PC), Node hosted app over SSH tunnel (typical for VPS), or Browser HTTPS with your node certificate. Walkthrough: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/AttachYourNode.

Question 30

How do the built-in AI agent and human-in-the-loop work?

Accepted Answer

Every node ships with an AI agent harness (Node → AI Agent). Link an LLM provider, enable the continuum MCP server, and use Agent chat or Plan mode to research and propose trades. On-chain spends still require enough nodes to Accept on the Join tab — the agent cannot bypass your threshold. Typical personal setup: 2/2 with one AI-assisted node and one human circuit-breaker node. Configure: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/AIHarness/Configure.

Question 31

Can I use the MPA wallet without AI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The node app is a full manual wallet: Groups, KeyGens, Compose, DeFi protocol flows, Accept/Reject on the Join tab, and Execute — no agent required. The built-in AI harness is optional. https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/AIHarness/Overview.

Question 32

What if I lose a node or my server fails?

Accepted Answer

Back up each node's bootstrap Ed25519 key and encrypted database snapshot to separate storage you control — https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/BackupAndRestoration. With a sensible Group threshold (for example 2/2 or 2/3), losing one machine does not strand wallet assets if other peers still hold shares. Run spare nodes in the same Group for resilience. Restoring a dead machine needs both the bootstrap private key and an encrypted DB backup for that node.

Question 33

Can I export my MPA wallet to MetaMask or another standard wallet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if enough Group members agree. Eject is a threshold-governed process that reconstructs a normal private key for import into MetaMask or similar wallets — it permanently ends MPC control of that KeyGen. https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/EjectConversion.

Question 34

Do I need KYC to use the MPA wallet?

Accepted Answer

Continuum does not require KYC to install nodes or operate an MPC wallet. Individual DeFi protocols integrated in the node (for example some permissioned Uniswap pools) may require issuer KYC or API keys on their side — check each protocol in https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/DeFiProtocolSupport.

Question 35

What blockchains does the MPA wallet support?

Accepted Answer

EVM chains and Bitcoin (SegWit and Taproot) are supported today. Ed25519 chains such as Solana are rolling out; NEAR, TON, Stellar, and others are planned. Chain configuration is per-node — see https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/ChainManagement.

Question 36

Does the MPA wallet support Bitcoin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The MPA wallet supports decentralized BTC custody via SegWit (bc1q…) and Taproot (bc1p…) using the same MPC Accept/Reject flow as EVM assets — no single recoverable private key on any device and no hardware-wallet vendor registration. https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Bitcoin.

Question 37

What DeFi protocols can the MPA wallet use?

Accepted Answer

Built-in protocol integrations include Uniswap, Aave, Curve, GMX, Hyperliquid, Lido, and others — swaps, lending, staking, perps, and bridges through the node UI or AI agent, always under your MPC threshold. Full list: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/DeFiProtocolSupport.

Question 38

Does the MPA wallet use encryption?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MPC signing rounds use TLS 1.2 between nodes. Browser attach paths use TLS 1.3 to your node (self-signed or CA certificates) with short-lived JWTs where applicable. Node-to-node messaging and stored agent context are encrypted on your infrastructure.

Question 39

Is there a fee to use the MPA wallet?

Accepted Answer

MPA wallet access can be paid via a monthly subscription, or you can use Stake to subscribe: attach veCTM to your node from the staking panel after it is running and receive free wallet use up to a governance-set free signature limit. Without staked veCTM, each KeyGen also gets a trial allowance of sign requests; beyond that, a small per-signature fee (set by the DAO) applies, or you pay the monthly subscription. Running your own node software is free aside from hosting and chain gas. Details: https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPAWallet/Overview.

Question 40

Can my MPA wallet also earn C3Caller signer rewards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, optionally. The same node software can join a larger Group with tx-check KeyGens for relayer traffic (typically five or more independent operators with a 3/5-style threshold). That is separate from a personal 2/2 wallet — see https://docs.continuumdao.org/ContinuumDAO/MPCSigner/JoinNetwork.

Question 41

What can I use an MPA wallet for?

Accepted Answer

Common uses: self-custody without a single recoverable private key, human-in-the-loop AI trading, DAO treasuries and committees, proposal summarization before votes, family or multi-party custody with custom thresholds, and optional participation in Continuum cross-chain signing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Footer

Contact Us