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Crypto Credit Market

Definition

The crypto credit market facilitates borrowing and lending of digital assets, often without traditional intermediaries. This market segment involves the provision and acquisition of loans denominated in cryptocurrencies, typically collateralized by other digital assets. Participants can earn yield on their holdings by lending them out or obtain capital by pledging their crypto as security. These operations frequently occur on decentralized platforms, utilizing smart contracts to automate loan agreements and collateral management.