How Does Over-Collateralization Protect a DeFi Lending Protocol?

Over-collateralization requires the value of the deposited collateral to be significantly higher than the borrowed amount. This buffer provides a margin of safety against rapid price drops of the collateral asset.

It ensures that even a sharp market decline gives the protocol enough time to liquidate the collateral and fully repay the loan.

What Is a ‘Haircut’ in the Context of Collateral Valuation?
How Does Over-Collateralization Differ from Under-Collateralization in DeFi Derivatives?
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How Does Uncertain NFT Valuation Impact the Required Collateral for a Tokenized Loan?
What Is “Over-Collateralization” in Terms of the Ratio?
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How Does the Exchange Calculate the Amount of Margin Required to Meet the Call?
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