How to invest a pool at proposal stage

Investing in a pool at the proposal stage in the CollabAI ecosystem is straightforward, providing flexibility and a fair process for potential investors. During this stage, investors have the opportunity to lock in AIUSD and secure their participation in the GPU-backed investment pool.

Steps to Invest in a Proposal

  1. Lock AIUSD:

    • To invest in a proposal, users simply lock their AIUSD in the proposal. As long as the proposal’s maximum pool size has not been fully claimed, the funds will be added directly to the pool.

  2. Queued Status for Fully Claimed Pools:

    • If the maximum pool size has already been reached when a user attempts to invest, their AIUSD will enter a queued status. Queued funds are held temporarily and will automatically transfer into the official pool once space becomes available due to another investor withdrawing before the proposal’s expiry.

  3. Flexible Withdrawal Before Pool is Full:

    • Before the pool reaches its maximum size, investors have the freedom to withdraw their locked AIUSD at any time. This flexibility allows investors to re-evaluate their commitment during the proposal stage without being permanently locked in.

  4. Restricted Withdrawal After Pool Reaches Maximum Size:

    • Once the pool size is fully met, withdrawals are restricted. An investor can only withdraw funds if there is an equal amount of AIUSD queued from other investors waiting to join the pool. This mechanism maintains the pool’s maximum size, ensuring committed funds are not reduced without replacement.

Key Points for Investors

  • Flexibility in Early Stages: Before the pool is full, users enjoy unrestricted withdrawal options, allowing for reconsideration without penalties.

  • Automatic Entry from Queued Status: Queued investments ensure that interested investors are automatically added as space becomes available, streamlining the entry process.

  • Maintaining Pool Stability: The withdrawal restriction after reaching the maximum size keeps the pool stable, ensuring that funds remain consistent for the duration of the proposal.


Investing in a pool during the proposal stage offers both flexibility and security, with mechanisms in place to manage fund flow and maintain pool size. For further details on proposal-stage investments, please visit the CollabAI platform.

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