On-chain lending permits users to borrow and lend digital assets directly on a blockchain using smart contracts, without traditional intermediaries. These protocols facilitate peer-to-peer or pooled lending, with terms and collateral requirements enforced by code. Interest rates are often determined algorithmically based on supply and demand within the specific protocol. This system offers transparency and accessibility to a global user base.
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The primary debate surrounding on-chain lending addresses the risks associated with volatile collateral, smart contract vulnerabilities, and potential liquidation cascades. Regulators are increasingly examining these decentralized financial services for consumer protection and financial stability implications. A key area for future progress involves the creation of more robust risk management frameworks and insurance mechanisms for protocol participants.
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