> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://triple-plus-global.gitbook.io/tpt-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://triple-plus-global.gitbook.io/tpt-whitepaper/protocol-overview/participant-roles.md).

# Participant Roles

{% @mermaid/diagram content="flowchart TB
subgraph Protocol\["TPT Protocol"]
direction LR
P2P\["P2P Trading"]
INV\["Invoice Marketplace"]
SCF\["Supply Chain Finance"]
TF\["Trade Finance"]
end

```
S["👔 Sellers"] -->|submit assets| Protocol
Protocol -->|yields| I["💰 Investors"]
V["✓ Verifiers"] -->|validate| Protocol
T["⚡ Traders"] <-->|trade TPT| P2P" %}
```

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### Sellers (Businesses)

Sellers are businesses seeking liquidity from their trade finance assets. They submit invoices, purchase orders, or trade documents to the protocol and receive immediate capital at a discount to face value.

Requirements:

* Complete KYB verification
* Submit valid, verifiable assets
* Maintain good standing (no defaults)

Incentives:

* Immediate access to working capital
* No debt incurred (asset sale, not loan)
* Preserve banking relationships

***

### Investors

Investors provide capital to the protocol in exchange for yields backed by real commercial receivables. They can participate passively (via pools) or actively (selecting individual assets).

Requirements:

* Complete KYC verification
* Stake TPT for platform access
* Understand risk parameters

Incentives:

* Real yields from commercial cash flows (5-10% APY typical)
* Diversification across asset types and debtors
* Transparent on-chain settlement

***

### Verifiers

Verifiers validate the authenticity and quality of submitted assets. They confirm that invoices are genuine, debtors are creditworthy, and documentation is complete.

Requirements:

* Domain expertise in trade finance
* Stake TPT as collateral against errors
* Maintain accuracy standards

Incentives:

* Earn fees for verification services
* Reputation building for future opportunities

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### Traders

Traders participate in P2P OTC trading of TPT tokens. They provide liquidity and price discovery for the protocol's native token.

Requirements:

* Hold TPT tokens
* Complete basic verification

Incentives:

* Trade mining rewards
* Zero slippage on custom orders
* No exchange fees