> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ichi.org/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ichi.org/home/what-is-ichi.md). # What is ICHI? ICHI is a non-custodial DeFi protocol that simplifies and optimizes liquidity management for token projects, DAOs, asset managers, and blockchain ecosystems. By enabling single-token deposits into concentrated liquidity pools, ICHI automates the complex process of liquidity provisioning across leading AMMs. ICHI’s automated vaults are designed to support token launches, maintain price stability, and improve liquidity depth over time — all while reducing impermanent loss risk for liquidity providers. From governance tokens to treasury assets, ICHI helps projects achieve sustainable liquidity strategies with minimal effort and maximum impact. Whether you’re a project launching a token or an established ecosystem managing liquidity across networks, ICHI provides a smarter, automated way to manage capital in DeFi. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ichi.org/home/what-is-ichi.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.