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Credit Assessment

Definition

Credit assessment in decentralized finance (DeFi) involves evaluating an entity’s ability and willingness to repay borrowed digital assets, often without traditional centralized credit scores. This process typically relies on on-chain data, such as transaction history, collateral ratios, and participation in lending protocols. It helps determine lending terms, interest rates, and overall risk exposure for lenders. The analysis informs lending decisions in a permissionless environment.