Aave
An open-source protocol enabling users to borrow crypto assets and earn on deposits.
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What is Aave?
Aave is a decentralized, self-custodial liquidity protocol that allows users to participate as either suppliers or borrowers. Suppliers deposit crypto assets into liquidity pools, earning interest on their contributions, while borrowers provide collateral that exceeds the amount they wish to borrow. This overcollateralization ensures the safety of lenders and the overall integrity of the system. Tokens supplied by users are stored in publicly accessible smart contracts, which facilitate the overcollateralized borrowing process according to parameters set by the community through governance. Importantly, Aave smart contracts have been audited and formally verified by third parties, ensuring a high level of security.
Aave is recognized as one of the largest DeFi protocols, with billions of dollars in weekly transaction volume across the Ethereum blockchain and 12+ other networks. The protocol currently supports more than $19.68 bln in net deposits across 13 networks. On Ethereum alone, the average stablecoin borrow APR in the past year was 9.23%, while the average stablecoin supply APY stood at 6.74%.
How Aave works
Aave's design is based on smart contracts, which autonomously execute lending and borrowing transactions without the need for intermediaries. Borrowers first deposit cryptocurrency as collateral, and the maximum amount they can borrow is determined by the value of the collateral. Aave's system enforces strict rules on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to protect lenders. Should the value of the collateral fall below a certain threshold, the protocol can automatically trigger a liquidation event, selling off part of the collateral to repay the loan.
One of Aave's defining features is its transparency. Being an open-source protocol, all transactions and code are visible and auditable by anyone. This allows users to maintain control over their funds throughout the process of supplying and borrowing, ensuring a high degree of trust and security.
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