Loan Aggregation

Definition ∞ Loan aggregation involves combining multiple individual loans or lending opportunities into a single, larger financial product. In decentralized finance (DeFi), this can refer to protocols that pool capital from various lenders to offer larger loans, or platforms that gather lending opportunities from different protocols to provide optimized rates to borrowers. This process aims to enhance capital efficiency, increase liquidity, and simplify access to credit for participants. It allows for more efficient matching of supply and demand.
Context ∞ Loan aggregation is a developing area within decentralized finance, addressing fragmentation across various lending protocols. A key discussion concerns the technical complexities of integrating diverse protocols and managing associated smart contract risks. Future advancements will likely focus on improving cross-chain aggregation capabilities and developing more sophisticated risk assessment models for pooled assets.