Description
Compound Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on the Ethereum blockchain that allows users to earn interest on cryptocurrencies and take secured loans by depositing assets into supported pools. Managed by smart contracts, interest rates are determined algorithmically based on supply and demand. The COMP token enables holders to propose and vote on protocol changes, enhancing decentralized governance. As an open-source, EVM-compatible protocol, Compound unlocks new financial applications, utilizing USDC as a primary asset in its initial Compound III deployment. The protocol also features balance tokens like cMKR, representing lending positions, and requires at least 1% of COMP delegated for governance proposals, aligning with the ethos of decentralization in web3.
Compound Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on the Ethereum blockchain that allows users to earn interest on cryptocurrencies and take secured loans by depositing assets into supported pools. Managed by smart contracts, interest rates are determined algorithmically based on supply and demand. The COMP token enables holders to propose and vote on protocol changes, enhancing decentralized governance. As an open-source, EVM-compatible protocol, Compound unlocks new financial applications, utilizing USDC as a primary asset in its initial Compound III deployment. The protocol also features balance tokens like cMKR, representing lending positions, and requires at least 1% of COMP delegated for governance proposals, aligning with the ethos of decentralization in web3.