# bKAIA & HNKAIA

This page explains **bKAIA** and **HNKAIA** in plain language: what they represent, why they exist, and what risks they introduce.

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**Not investment advice** — LSTs and wrappers can carry validator, liquidity, and smart contract risks. Returns are not guaranteed.
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## At a glance

* **bKAIA** is a Liquid Staking Token (LST) that represents staked KAIA exposure.
* **HNKAIA** is a wrapper token that bundles Kaia LST exposure into one asset.
* LSTs can have **unbonding delays** and **secondary market liquidity risk**.
* Wrappers simplify usage but add **additional contract risk**.
* **OFT bridging:** HNKAIA includes OFT-style cross-chain transfer functionality.

## Diagram: staking and wrapping (conceptual)

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U\[User] -->|Stake KAIA| V\[bKAIA vault / staking route]
V -->|Delegate| VAL\[Validators]
VAL -->|Rewards| V
V -->|Mint| b\[bKAIA]

U -->|Wrap LSTs| W\[HNKAIA wrapper]
b --> W
o\[Other Kaia LSTs] --> W
W -->|Mint| h\[HNKAIA]

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## What is bKAIA?

bKAIA is an LST designed to keep your KAIA exposure while making the position usable in DeFi.

Typical properties of LSTs:

* represent a claim on staked assets + rewards (depending on design)
* may not be instantly redeemable to KAIA due to staking/unbonding rules
* can trade at a premium/discount in secondary markets

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## What is HNKAIA?

HNKAIA is a wrapper token designed to unify multiple Kaia LST exposures into a single, easier-to-use collateral asset.

Why wrappers exist:

* unify multiple LST types under one token interface
* standardize accounting for DeFi integrations
* potentially reduce UX complexity when using LST collateral

## How people use bKAIA / HNKAIA inside Hann Finance

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#### Step 1: Acquire bKAIA or HNKAIA

You typically get:

* bKAIA by staking KAIA through the relevant vault/route
* HNKAIA by wrapping eligible LST assets (including bKAIA)

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#### Step 2: Use as collateral to mint USDHN

If the collateral branch supports the asset, you can deposit it into a Trove and mint USDHN.

Next: [Borrowing & Liquidation](https://hann-finance.gitbook.io/hann-finance/protocol/borrowing-and-liquidation)
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#### Step 3: Manage exits realistically

If you plan to exit back to native KAIA, account for:

* unbonding delays (if any)
* market liquidity and slippage
* protocol safety buffers (avoid forced sales via liquidation)
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## Risks (quick checklist)

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* validator downtime or slashing (network-dependent)
* staking reward variability
* protocol-wide staking changes outside Hann Finance control
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* unbonding delays can prevent fast exits
* secondary markets can be thin; prices may deviate from “1 KAIA equivalent”
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* wrappers add an extra contract layer
* integrations can fail or be paused
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## Next reads

* Loop strategies that often involve LST collateral: [Loop Strategies](https://hann-finance.gitbook.io/hann-finance/protocol/loops)
* Borrowing safety: [Borrowing & Liquidation](https://hann-finance.gitbook.io/hann-finance/protocol/borrowing-and-liquidation)
* Full risk list: [Risk Disclosure](https://hann-finance.gitbook.io/hann-finance/risks/risk-disclosure)