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Security & Wallets

Crypto Lending Basics: Collateral, Liquidation, Counterparty Risk, and Why Yields Are Not Free

Crypto lending promises yield on idle assets and loans without selling your coins, but every return has a source and every loan has a risk. This guide breaks down collateral, liquidation, and counterparty risk so you understand where the yield comes from before you commit funds.

Bitfolio Editorial · Aug 14, 2026
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