> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.orda.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.orda.network/faqs.md).

# FAQs

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<summary>What exactly is an “intent”?</summary>

An intent is a structured request to move value: e.g., *“convert $10,000 BRL to USDC,”* *“settle $50,000 invoice in USD,”* or *“bridge USDT from Ethereum to Solana.”* Solvers see these intents and compete to fulfill them.

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<summary>How do solvers make money?</summary>

Solvers earn by quoting competitive prices and capturing fees or back running opportunities when they fulfill an intent. The better (faster, cheaper, more reliable) your quote, the more flow you win.

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<summary>Do I need to pre-fund anything?</summary>

No. orda separates capital supply from execution.

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<summary>Who can join as a solver?</summary>

Anyone with the ability to provide execution: FX desks, market makers, searchers, routing bots, even fintechs that want to internalize flow. If you can quote, you can solve. [Apply to join](https://412149.share-na2.hsforms.com/2ErMKYKXtRgex2nypp4mMnQ)

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<summary>What are vaults?</summary>

Soon we will be releasing [Vaults](/solvers/vaults.md), where you can borrow corridor liquidity on-demand, so your balance sheet isn’t tied up with idle pre-funding.

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<summary>How are spreads &#x26; fees determined?</summary>

Through competition. Multiple solvers see the same intent and quote simultaneously, best execution wins.&#x20;

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