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Collateral Valuation

Definition

Collateral valuation is the process of determining the monetary worth of assets pledged to secure a loan or other financial obligation within decentralized finance protocols. This assessment is crucial for calculating loan-to-value ratios and managing liquidation thresholds. Accurate and timely valuation helps protect lenders from market volatility and ensures borrowers maintain sufficient backing. Oracles often provide external price data for these calculations.