What Is a ‘Vault’ or ‘CDP’ in a Decentralized Stablecoin System?
A Vault, or Collateralized Debt Position (CDP), is a smart contract that holds a user's locked collateral and allows them to mint a corresponding amount of the stablecoin (debt) against it. It is the core mechanism for over-collateralized stablecoin creation, managing the collateralization ratio and liquidation process.
Glossar
Collateralized Debt Position
Mechanism ⎊ Collateralized Debt Positions represent a core component within decentralized finance, functioning as loans secured by cryptocurrency assets; these positions enable users to borrow assets against their crypto holdings, creating a dynamic interplay between lending and borrowing protocols.
Cdp
Framework ⎊ Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs) represent a core mechanism within decentralized finance (DeFi), specifically serving as the foundation for over-collateralized lending protocols.