> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://boost.filecoin.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://boost.filecoin.io/v1/faq.md).

# FAQ

**Is there a way to stop `boostd` daemon?**\
You can use the regular Unix OS signals

**Is Boost compatible with the Lotus client? Can a client use `lotus client deal` to send a deal to Boost storage providers or do they have to use the boost client?**\
Yes, boost should work with any client given it supports the storage market protocol / default standard of Filecoin network today.

**Does Boost provide retrieval functionality?**\
Yes, Boost provides 3 protocols for retrievals as of now. By default, Boost has Graphsync retrieval enabled. SPs can run Bitswap and HTTP retrievals by running [`booster-bitswap`](/v1/bitswap-retrieval.md) and [`booster-http`](/v1/http-retrieval.md) respectively.

**Does Boost client have retreival functionality?**\
Yes, Boost client supports retrieval over graphsync protocol. But we highly recommend, using [`Lassie`](https://docs.filecoin.io/basics/how-retrieval-works/basic-retrieval/#lassie) client for Filecoin/IPFS retrievals.

**Can Boost make verified deals?**\
Yes, payments for deals can be made either from a regular wallet, or from DataCap. Deals that are paid for with DataCap are called `verified` deals.

**Can I run both Boost and markets at the same time?**\
No, Boost replaces the legacy markets process. See [Migrate a Lotus markets service process to Boost](/v1/upgrade-from-lotus-to-boost/migrate-a-lotus-markets-service-process-to-boost.md)


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