Writing Covered Quotes
Depositing Skins
How deposits prepare skins for covered quote workflows.
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Depositing a skin can make it eligible for custody-backed workflows, such as writing covered calls. Covered put writer beta flows use different controls: the writer must own or control the registered skin receipt and post USDC collateral under the quote terms.
Flowchart
Deposit flow
Only move a skin through the custody flow shown in the app.
- 1
Connect accounts
Connect wallet and Steam if required.
- 2
Select skin
Choose an eligible inventory item.
- 3
Review instructions
Check custody details, restrictions, and fees.
- 4
Transfer via CSfi
Use only the displayed CSfi deposit flow.
- 5
Wait for checks
Verification must complete before the skin is custody-ready.
1
Why deposit
- A covered quote needs a real asset or collateral behind it.
- Custody lowers failed-settlement risk.
- Deposits help CSfi verify eligibility.
2
Before depositing
- Confirm the skin is supported.
- Review withdrawal restrictions.
- Review fees and settlement obligations.
- Understand that the skin may become locked.