Definition ∞ Credit restrictions are limitations placed on the availability or terms of credit, impacting borrowing and lending activities. In traditional finance, these are often imposed by central banks or regulatory bodies to manage economic stability or curb excessive risk-taking. Within the digital asset sector, such restrictions might arise from platform policies, smart contract parameters, or external regulatory mandates influencing decentralized finance lending protocols.
Context ∞ The application of credit restrictions in decentralized finance presents a complex regulatory and technical discussion. While traditional credit scoring is absent, some DeFi protocols implement algorithmic risk assessments or collateral requirements that function as restrictions. Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing DeFi lending for potential systemic risks and the need for consumer protections, which could lead to external policy-driven limitations.
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