In this episode of The Crypto White Papers, we explore the original whitepaper that launched Compound, one of the foundational protocols of decentralized finance (DeFi). Compound introduced the concept of algorithmic money markets on Ethereum, enabling anyone to earn interest or borrow assets with no middlemen — just smart contracts.
We break down:
How Compound eliminates the need for peer-to-peer loan matching
The role of cTokens in accruing and distributing interest
Market-driven interest rates and the liquidity incentive model
Collateral, liquidation, and risk management in a decentralized system
Use cases for users, traders, and developers across the Ethereum ecosystem
How Compound laid the groundwork for modern DeFi lending protocols
Whether you're new to crypto lending or deep into the DeFi rabbit hole, this episode will give you a clean, accessible breakdown of one of the most influential protocols in Web3.
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