# FAQ

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### Where can I acquire THALES tokens?

THALES tokens can be acquired on decentralized exchanges like [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap?outputCurrency=0x217d47011b23bb961eb6d93ca9945b7501a5bb11\&chain=optimism) and [1inch](https://app.1inch.io/#/10/unified/swap/ETH/THALES).  You can bridge THALES and ETH to Optimism with the [Celer cBRIDGE](https://cbridge.celer.network/1/10/DF).

### Which networks host Thales protocol?

Thales protocol is currently operating on [Optimism](https://www.optimism.io/apps/defi), [Arbitrum](https://arbitrum.io/), [Polygon](https://polygon.technology/) and [Base](https://base.org/) networks.

&#x20;                                           ![:optimism:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/885397024051179520.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless)  ![:polygon:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/963036781878595594.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless)![](https://288840232-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKSZyDhrhMxBqaXew1MHD%2Fuploads%2FvHpXOwMBnqanTs43NNPe%2Farbi%20logo2.png?alt=media\&token=6d70d737-674b-4696-98e6-fd08952617a8)![](https://288840232-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKSZyDhrhMxBqaXew1MHD%2Fuploads%2F9ZNFXeYNywvXn4zct7Rg%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cc5f0117-cef8-451d-bf94-751c71c86d56)

### Which forms of collateral does Thales support?

Thales currently supports sUSD (Synthetic USD) as the main collateral across all products hosted on Optimism, with USDC supported on Arbitrum.  [Positional Markets](https://docs.thalesmarket.io/thales-parimutuel-markets/tokenized-positional-markets) and [Ranged Markets](https://docs.thalesmarket.io/thales-parimutuel-markets/tokenized-ranged-markets)

&#x20;                                   **sUSD** ![:sUSD:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/795704605513220107.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless) **USDT** ![:USDT:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/795705563727265803.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless) **USDC** ![:USDC:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/795704608332054538.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless) **DAI** ![:DAI:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/795704607502368808.webp?size=56\&quality=lossless)&#x20;

Thales also supports Multi-collateral offramping for Speed Markets on Optimism, Arbitrum and Base.  This means you pay for a Speed Market position or collect winnings in any of the following: sUSD, USDC(.e), DAI, USDT, ABR, OP, ETH, WETH.

### Where can I purchase sUSD on Optimism?

sUSD can be purchased from many decentralized exchanges such as [Curve](https://curve.fi/susdv2/), [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/) and [Sushiswap](https://app.sushi.com/swap), or you can mint sUSD by staking SNX at <https://staking.synthetix.io/>.&#x20;

### What kind of Parimutuel markets will be supported?

[Thalesmarket.io](https://thalesmarket.io/) Marketplace provides users with the ability to purchase positions on Crypto Prices with a specific strike price at a predetermined expiry date for any integrated asset with available ChainLink data feeds. The following assets are currently available for trading:

* **Optimism:** BTC, ETH, OP, SNX, LINK, XRP, BCH, LTC, SOL, PEPE, XAG (Silver) and XAU (Gold)
* **Arbitrum**: BTC, ETH, ARB, DPX, GMX, MAGIC, XRP, SOL, PEPE, XAG, XAU
* **Polygon**: BTC

### What is the THALES token's utility?

THALES is a governance token that can be staked.  All other use cases for the token will be decided by community governance.

### How do I participate in Thales Governance?

THALES stakers are given voting power based on their proportion of the total staked amount of THALES.  Once you've staked THALES you can use the [Governance page](https://thalesmarket.io/governance) to vote for nominees of the Thales Council Election for each 6-month epoch.

### How do I submit a Thales Improvement Proposal (TIP)?

You can check out the [Thales Governance Structure](https://docs.thalesmarket.io/governance/thales-governance-structure) page for an explanation of how Thales is governed, as well as the [Thales Improvement Proposals (TIPs)](https://docs.thalesmarket.io/governance/thales-improvement-proposals-tips) page for steps to submit them. &#x20;

As per [TIP-154](https://github.com/thales-markets/thales-improvement-proposals/blob/main/TIPs/TIP-154.md), submitters are incentivized with THALES tokens for successfully implemented TIPs.  See the [Thales Improvement Proposals (TIPs)](https://docs.thalesmarket.io/governance/thales-improvement-proposals-tips) for more information on incentivized TIPs.

### When is the next trading competition?

Follow Thales on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thalesmarket) for info on upcoming competitions!