Definition ∞ A Compensatory Reserve Fund is a pool of assets maintained by a cryptocurrency project or platform to offset potential losses experienced by users due to unforeseen events. This fund acts as a financial safeguard, providing restitution in cases of technical malfunctions, hacks, or significant market disruptions. Its existence aims to instill confidence among participants.
Context ∞ The establishment and management of compensatory reserve funds are key topics in discussions about consumer protection and risk mitigation in the digital asset sector. The adequacy and transparency of these funds are frequently scrutinized, especially following security incidents, as they directly impact a platform’s ability to restore user capital.
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