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Risk-Isolated Vaults

Definition

Risk-isolated vaults are digital asset storage or investment mechanisms designed to segregate assets and limit the spread of potential financial losses. These structures employ architectural or contractual methods to ensure that assets within one vault are not directly exposed to the risks or liabilities of other vaults or unrelated financial activities. The objective is to contain adverse events, such as smart contract exploits or market downturns, to specific asset pools. This approach enhances security and mitigates systemic risk across a platform or protocol.