Overcollateralized loans require borrowers to deposit collateral exceeding the value of the borrowed digital assets. This mechanism is a fundamental component of many decentralized finance lending platforms, providing a safety margin for lenders against price volatility of the collateral. If the collateral value drops below a certain threshold, the loan can be liquidated automatically by smart contracts to protect the lender’s capital. It reduces counterparty risk in permissionless lending environments.
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News often discusses the liquidation risks associated with overcollateralized loans during periods of high market volatility, affecting both borrowers and protocol stability. A key debate involves optimizing collateral ratios and liquidation thresholds to balance borrower access with lender security. Future innovations may include dynamic collateral management and more sophisticated risk assessment models.
The community-driven JST burn mechanism directly links protocol revenue to token scarcity, establishing a clear, sustainable value accrual model for governance assets.
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