> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cork.tech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cork.tech/user-guides/provide-liquidity.md).

# Provide Liquidity

Liquidity providers deposit Collateral Asset into a Cork Pool to mint [Cork Principal Tokens](/core-concepts/principal-token.md) and [Cork Swap Tokens](/core-concepts/swap-token.md). By selling the Cork Swap Tokens at a premium, the LP earns yield while taking on the underwriting risk represented by the Cork Principal Token.

## What You'll Need

* **Collateral Asset** (e.g., sUSDe, sUSDS) in your wallet
* A wallet that supports the Cork dApp or direct contract interaction (SAFE Wallet recommended for multisig users)

## Operations

| Action                      | What It Does                                                              | When To Use                   |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Mint** (Deposit)          | Deposit Collateral Asset → receive Cork Principal Token + Cork Swap Token | Enter a new position          |
| **Unwind** (Unwind Deposit) | Return Cork Principal Token + Cork Swap Token → receive Collateral Asset  | Exit a position before expiry |
| **Redeem** (Withdraw)       | Return Cork Principal Token → receive Collateral Asset + Reference Asset  | Claim assets after expiry     |

## Guides

* [Mint Tokens](/user-guides/provide-liquidity/mint-tokens.md) — Overview of minting and the LP position lifecycle
* [Mint Tokens (without dApp)](/user-guides/provide-liquidity/mint-tokens-without-dapp.md) — Step-by-step guide using SAFE Wallet transaction builder
* [Mint Tokens (without dApp or Batch-Capable Wallet)](/user-guides/provide-liquidity/mint-tokens-without-dapp-or-batch-capable-wallet.md) — Guide for standard wallets via Blockscout


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