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Interest Rate Model

Definition

An interest rate model is a mathematical framework used in finance to describe and predict the behavior of interest rates over time. In decentralized finance (DeFi), these models determine the borrowing and lending rates for various digital assets within a protocol. They typically adjust rates dynamically based on factors like asset utilization, supply, and demand to maintain market equilibrium. These models are fundamental to the functionality and stability of DeFi lending platforms.