> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://incentive.gitbook.io/incentive/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://incentive.gitbook.io/incentive/getting-started/intro.md).

# Intro

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Incentive is **pioneering the DeFi** [**claims**](/incentive/academy/claim.md) **market** by transforming **DeFi claims into liquid, tradable assets**. Our platform enables victims to quickly recover a portion of their losses, **de-risking their exposure**, while offering investors access to a **new yield opportunity** in asset recovery markets. By introducing liquidity and price discovery to claims, Incentive reinforces trust in the DeFi ecosystem.

#### **How It Works**

By leveraging **market dynamics**, Incentive creates a decentralized **claims exchange**, where participants can buy and sell claims based on the **probability of fund recovery**. This ensures:

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**A structured financial recourse framework** for hacked protocols
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**New investment opportunities** in asset recovery markets
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#### **A Market-Driven Approach to Recovery**

Research shows that **financial markets aggregate information more efficiently than individual experts**. Incentive applies this principle to offer a **transparent, unbiased**, and **efficient** mechanism for evaluating claim values and fund recovery probabilities—bringing **price efficiency, liquidity, and confidence** to DeFi insurance.

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