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Overcollateralization

Requiring borrowers to deposit more collateral than the amount they're borrowing.

Definition

Requiring borrowers to deposit more collateral than the amount they're borrowing. In DeFi, you typically need 150% or more collateral, meaning you deposit $150 worth of ETH to borrow $100 in stablecoins. This buffer protects lenders if the collateral's value drops, but it's capital inefficient.

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