Definition ∞ A liquidity facility is a mechanism designed to provide readily available funds or assets to market participants, ensuring sufficient liquidity within a financial system or specific market. In digital assets, this might involve lending pools, automated market makers, or centralized exchanges offering borrowing options. It helps stabilize markets and support trading activity.
Context ∞ Maintaining adequate liquidity is vital for the health and efficiency of digital asset markets, particularly during periods of high volatility. Central banks and decentralized finance protocols alike consider various forms of liquidity facilities to prevent market freezes. The design and risk management of these facilities are subjects of continuous evaluation and innovation.
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