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# Introduction

Clio DeFi is a DeFi protocol suite on **BNB Smart Chain**. Where most onchain interfaces present finance as disconnected actions, Clio presents a unified execution surface where swap, staking, and lending positions are managed in one system.

The product is structured around three modules: **Swap** (efficient token exchange), **Stake** (curated single-asset yield pools), and **Lend** (collateralized borrowing with visible risk metrics).

Clio is named after Clio, the Greek Muse of history. The name reflects our product thesis: finance software should not hide context. Users need clear records, measurable risk, and transparent execution.

This document describes the system in detail: the problem we are addressing, the architecture of our response, the token that aligns participants, and the team and governance plan that backs it.

### At a Glance

* **Chain:** BNB Smart Chain (chainId 56)
* **Wallets supported:** MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Phantom
* **Status at publication:** Phase II — public mainnet launch, security review planning, initial liquidity bootstrap
* **Security reviews:** Independent review process in planning
* **Community:** X and Telegram (links in [Community & Governance](broken://pages/1a65c6cb6f8a086f38a54bccf40ebe1e0d8f9ba8))


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