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# N-Vaults

Capital pools that execute options strategies with principal protection and enhanced return potential

## How does it work?

N-Vaults are capital pools designed to replicate TradFi structured notes, which typically consist of two key components: a [zero-coupon bond](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/z/zero-couponbond.asp) and a structured options strategy. The zero-coupon bond ensures principal-protection at maturity, while the structured options strategy offers the potential for enhanced returns.

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100% Principal-Protected Structured Note = Zero-Coupon Bond + Options Strategy
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N-Vault’s zero-coupon bond component is fully on-chain, powered by Pendle Finance’s [Principal Tokens (PT)](https://docs.pendle.finance/ProtocolMechanics/YieldTokenization/PT), while the options strategy is deployed through CEXs, DEXs, or market makers (MM).

<figure><img src="https://3592879-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FycCgi8Q2btDJLeSgNa6m%2Fuploads%2FQrN8o7LvYilShF4sA5Pz%2FFlowcharts%20for%20litepaper%20(19).png?alt=media&amp;token=e82fcd34-507f-4ffa-bdb2-f3edf57d6421" alt=""><figcaption><p>N-Vault Flows</p></figcaption></figure>