# Compliance & Legal Notes

This section offers key context for legal positioning, user obligations, and jurisdictional clarity even in the absence of formal legal registration. While OLTA remains a decentralized protocol, compliance logic is embedded into its operational design.

**Protocol Structure**

OLTA is governed by a decentralized architecture, with core modules operated by smart contracts. A foundation or labs entity may support operations in the future, without altering user autonomy or onchain transparency.

**USDC-Native Rationale**

All funds are denominated in USDC to ensure accounting clarity, auditability, and regulatory compatibility. This stablecoin infrastructure also simplifies KYC flows and makes OLTA accessible to institutions subject to stricter compliance mandates.

**KYC/AML & User Responsibilities**

Certain funds or features may require KYCa or KYCb processes depending on the jurisdiction and fund type. The responsibility to comply with local laws and access restrictions ultimately lies with the user.

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**Continue Reading**

* [Legal Disclaimers](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/compliance-and-legal-notes/disclaimers)
* [Risk Disclaimer](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/compliance-and-legal-notes/risk-disclaimer)
* [KYCa vs KYCb: When and Why](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/compliance-and-legal-notes/kyc)
* [Jurisdictional Considerations](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/compliance-and-legal-notes/jurisdictional)
* [Institutional Risk Disclosures](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/compliance-and-legal-notes/institutional)