Why Overcollateralization Matters in DeFi

馃敀 DeFi's Collateral Conundrum

By Trava.Finance
Mar 31, 2025, 5:45 PM
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DeFi lending traditionally requires borrowers to deposit more collateral than they borrow for security.​ This overcollateralization can be challenging for borrowers to manage.​ New solutions are emerging to address this:

  • Credit Delegation: Aave enables trusted users to borrow without collateral when backed by another user
  • On-Chain Credit Scoring: AI models like Aimstrong assess borrower risk to enable lower collateral requirements
  • Flash Loans: Uncollateralized loans that must be repaid within the same transaction

These innovations suggest DeFi lending is evolving toward more flexible collateral requirements while maintaining security.​

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