NFT Money Markets

Definition ∞ NFT money markets are decentralized platforms that allow users to lend, borrow, and earn yield using non-fungible tokens as collateral. These protocols facilitate financial operations around unique digital assets, enabling NFT holders to access liquidity without selling their assets. They introduce traditional financial concepts like interest rates and collateralization ratios to the illiquid and diverse NFT ecosystem. Such markets enhance the financial utility of NFTs.
Context ∞ NFT money markets are a rapidly growing segment of decentralized finance, expanding the utility of non-fungible tokens beyond simple collection and trading. A key debate involves accurate and reliable valuation methods for diverse NFTs, which directly impacts lending risk and interest rate determination. Future developments will focus on improving appraisal mechanisms, expanding supported NFT types, and integrating with broader DeFi liquidity pools.