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Borrowing Costs

Definition

Borrowing costs represent the expenses incurred when obtaining funds or assets, typically involving interest payments or fees. In decentralized finance, these costs manifest as variable interest rates on borrowed digital assets, determined by market dynamics within lending protocols. These rates compensate liquidity providers for supplying assets and cover platform operational expenses. Understanding these costs is essential for evaluating the financial viability of leverage or yield strategies in digital asset markets.