Sources behind this Instadapp handbook
Every factual claim in this handbook traces back to one of the primary sources listed here, or to the current state of the live product interfaces.
Primary sources for how Instadapp itself works
The starting point for any factual claim about Instadapp's products is the official site and its documentation, which describe the DSA smart account model, Instadapp Pro, Instadapp Lite and Fluid directly from the team that builds them. We treat the live dashboard interface as a source in its own right for anything documentation may not yet reflect, since product changes in DeFi frequently ship ahead of written documentation.
For anything relating to the underlying code — how a smart account executes a bundle, or how a vault strategy is implemented — the public GitHub repositories are the closest thing to a ground truth, since they are the code that actually runs, independent of how it is described elsewhere.
Independent data sources for adoption and market context
For figures relating to total value locked, protocol usage and adoption trends, we rely on independent aggregators such as DefiLlama rather than figures quoted by any single project, since independent aggregators pull on-chain data directly and are not incentivised to present one protocol favourably.
Where we discuss the lending protocols Instadapp integrates with — Aave, Compound, MakerDAO, Morpho — we reference each protocol's own documentation directly rather than relying on Instadapp's description of them, since the mechanics of collateral, interest rates and liquidation belong to those underlying protocols, not to Instadapp itself.
How we treat sources that disagree or go stale
When a fact changes — a fee structure, a supported network, a security disclosure — the primary source is re-checked before a page is updated, and the previous figure is not left standing alongside a newer one. If two sources disagree, we default to the most authoritative and most recently updated one, generally the protocol's own official documentation or its code repository over a third-party summary.
We do not use unverified social media posts, anonymous forum claims or unattributed screenshots as sources for factual claims in this handbook, even when they circulate widely, because they cannot be checked against a stable, citable reference.
Full list of primary references used across this Instadapp handbook
The core references used repeatedly throughout this handbook are Instadapp's official site and documentation, its GitHub organisation, the Fluid protocol site, DefiLlama's protocol page for Instadapp, and the official documentation of Aave, Compound and MakerDAO where those protocols are discussed directly. Individual pages may cite additional, more specific sources where relevant.
If you believe a claim on this handbook is not adequately supported by one of these sources, or has become outdated, please refer to the contact information on the about page so it can be reviewed and corrected.
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the main source of truth for facts about Instadapp on this site?
Instadapp's own official site, documentation and public GitHub repositories are the primary sources, supplemented by the live dashboard interface for anything documentation has not yet caught up with.
+Do you use DefiLlama for Instadapp data?
Yes, for adoption and value-locked figures we reference independent aggregators like DefiLlama rather than figures quoted by a single project, since they compile on-chain data directly.
+Do you cite social media as a source?
No. We avoid unverified social media posts, anonymous forum claims and unattributed screenshots as sources for factual claims because they cannot be checked against a stable reference.
+What do you do if two sources about Instadapp disagree?
We default to the most authoritative and most recently updated source, typically a protocol's own official documentation or code repository, over a third-party summary.
+How do I report a claim that seems unsupported?
Use the contact details on the about page to flag the specific claim; it will be checked against the primary sources listed here and corrected if it does not hold up.
Primary sources
Everything on this page can be checked against the documentation and code below.
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