# Live blocked — FAQ

## Why can’t I go live?

Live mode is blocked when the **profitability validator** returns `allowLive: false`. Common reasons:

| Blocker | Meaning |
|---------|---------|
| Opportunity flag off | No live corridor / pool / DCA edge in current market |
| Negative simulation | 30-day backtest net PnL ≤ 0 or too few trades |
| Gap below break-even | Net spread doesn’t cover gas + bridge fees |
| Pump.fun curve / RPC | Curve outside band, inactive mint, or RPC unhealthy |
| Paper graduation not met | Insufficient paper PnL, win rate, or trade count |
| Edge decay pause | Agent failed consecutive daily profitability checks |

The **Profitability Evidence** card shows blockers and warnings in plain language.

## How do I improve my config?

1. Open the wizard **Optimize** step or apply **suggested tweaks** on the evidence card.
2. Lower trade size or raise `minGapPct` for corridor strategies.
3. Wait for opportunity flags to turn favorable (check Live Market strip).
4. Run paper mode and let the agent accumulate profitable signals.
5. Enable **fleet learning** opt-in for anonymised benchmark defaults (see [Fleet learning](./03-fleet-learning.md)).

## Is paper always available?

**Yes.** Unless the validator hard-blocks (`pass: false` with no paper path), you can deploy in **paper mode** to test execution and supervision without risking capital. Paper is the recommended path when confidence is `simulated` or `insufficient_data`.

## Can I override the block?

Retail users cannot bypass profitability gates when `PROFITABILITY_VALIDATION_REQUIRED=true` on the server.

**Risk acknowledgment:** Some beta programs may allow live with explicit opt-in after reviewing evidence. Contact support if you believe the block is incorrect — ops can revalidate a single agent (see [Support runbook](./05-support-runbook.md)).

## What about “est. APY” in the catalog?

Ranges like `4–18%` are **illustrative catalog bounds**, not validated forecasts. When ≥10 community agents exist, we show **median community APY** with sample size. Neither replaces profitability evidence for *your* config.

## Related

- [How profitability works](./01-how-profitability-works.md)
- [Testnet vs profit proof](./03-testnet-vs-profit-proof.md)
- [Support runbook](./05-support-runbook.md)