Inverse is a non-custodial counter-volatility decentralized protocol that allows users to earn gains from the volatility of select DeFi coins without having to hold the asset. The crypto and DeFi space is fast moving and highly volatile. These assets are often subject to frequent and rapid dips in price which can result in profound losses for market participants. To counter this INVERSE offers users the opportunity to stake against the frequent dips in price of select DeFi coins without having to hold those assets.INVERSE is an ethereum smart-contract enabled platform that tracks the movement of popular DeFi coins and allows users to gain yield from dips or selloffs in these coins via the XIV utility token. With the INVERSE protocol non-traders are offered the ability to speculate on the short-term volatility of select DeFi assets and a broader DeFi index.\t\t\t\t\t\tThe INVERSE platform consists of three c Vaults - Fixed Tracking Vaults allow users to stake XIV against the real-time price movements of select DeFi coins or the INVERSE DeFi Index. For Fixed Tracking Vaults percentage value drop for rewards is determined by the protocol.Flexible Vaults - Flexible Tracking Vaults allow users to stake XIV against the real-time price movements of select DeFi coins or the INVERSE DeFi Index. For Flexible Tracking Vaults percentage value drop for rewards is determined by the user.\t\t\t\t\t\tDynamic Swaping – Once the INVERSE protocol is connected to a Web3 browser such as MetaMask users can conveniently swap ETH or USDT to XIV directly on the platform prior to Inverse-staking. An equal sum of and will be maintained at all times in the INVERSE liquidity pool (LP). The LP will help facilitate the protocol’s swapping and staking functions. Users who help maintain the LP will receive on-going XIV rewards from a portion of staking losses captured by the vault.