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

# Owner Overview

> Everything you need to know about creating, managing, and operating vaults on the Voltr protocol

## What Is a Vault?

A Voltr vault is an on-chain smart contract on Solana that accepts deposits from users in a **single asset** (e.g., USDC, SOL) and deploys those funds into one or more DeFi strategies to generate yield. Users receive LP tokens representing their proportional share of the vault.

<Info>
  Each vault supports **one asset only**. If you want to manage multiple assets, you need to create separate vaults for each.
</Info>

## Role-Based Access Control

Voltr enforces role separation for security:

| Role        | Capabilities                                                                                      |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Admin**   | Add/remove adaptors, initialize strategies, update vault configuration, calibrate high water mark |
| **Manager** | Allocate funds between strategies (deposit/withdraw to strategies)                                |

<Warning>
  Keep admin and manager as **separate keypairs**. The admin controls vault structure; the manager controls fund movement. This separation limits damage if a key is compromised.
</Warning>

## Vault Lifecycle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create the vault">
    Initialize the on-chain vault account with your asset, fees, and configuration
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up metadata">
    Create LP token metadata (name, symbol, image) so wallets display it correctly
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add adaptors & initialize strategies">
    Connect to DeFi protocols where funds will be deployed
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allocate funds">
    Deploy idle vault funds into initialized strategies
  </Step>

  <Step title="Operate">
    Monitor performance, rebalance, run automation scripts
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to market">
    Get indexed on Voltr, verify your LP token on Jupiter
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Create a Vault" icon="plus" href="/vault-owners/initialization/choose-your-path">
    Choose UI or SDK path
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supported Integrations" icon="plug" href="/vault-owners/strategies/integrations">
    View available adaptors
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fees & Accounting" icon="calculator" href="/vault-owners/fees-and-accounting">
    Understand the fee model
  </Card>
</CardGroup>