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Liquidation Cooldown

Definition

Liquidation cooldown is a specific time period during which a collateralized position in decentralized finance cannot be immediately liquidated after certain events. This mechanism is implemented in some lending protocols to provide borrowers a brief window to add more collateral or repay a loan, thereby preventing rapid or unfair liquidations. It acts as a protective measure against extreme market volatility or oracle manipulation. The cooldown period aims to reduce cascading liquidations and enhance protocol stability.