Definition ∞ Risk parameter failure describes a situation where the configurable variables within a decentralized finance protocol, designed to manage and mitigate risk, are incorrectly set or fail to adapt to market conditions. These parameters include collateral ratios, liquidation thresholds, interest rates, or maximum loan amounts. A failure in these settings can lead to excessive liquidations, insufficient collateral, or other systemic instabilities. Proper calibration and dynamic adjustment of these parameters are vital for protocol health.
Context ∞ DeFi lending and borrowing protocols rely heavily on carefully tuned risk parameters to maintain solvency and stability. News often highlights instances where extreme market volatility exposes flaws in these parameter settings, leading to significant liquidations or bad debt. The ongoing debate centers on how to design robust, adaptive risk parameter systems that can withstand unpredictable market events without compromising user funds.
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