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(CLND)

Colend is a decentralized lending protocol built on the Core Chain, a Bitcoin sidechain. It is a primary pillar of the BitcoinFi (BTCFi) movement, designed to transform Bitcoin into a productive asset. By utilizing Colend, BTC holders can use their assets as collateral to borrow stablecoins or other digital assets without needing to sell their original Bitcoin. This integration brings Ethereum-style decentralized finance utility to the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging Core's consensus mechanism for high security and efficiency.

Security is a core priority for the project. Colend’s architecture is based on an AAVE V3 fork, which is a battle-tested standard in the DeFi industry. To ensure a high level of safety for user funds, the protocol's smart contracts have undergone rigorous audits by leading reputable cybersecurity firms, including Halborn, Zokyo, and Verichains. These audits help identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities, providing users with a robust and reliable lending environment on the Core Chain.

The ecosystem utilizes a multi-token structure to manage liquidity and governance. CLND is the liquid, tradable ERC-20 utility token. xCLND is the staked or locked version of the token used specifically for governance participation. veCLND (Vote-Escrowed CLND) is the version that grants users actual voting power within the protocol. Holders of veCLND can vote on reward distributions for specific pools and earn a share of protocol fees and bribes, incentivizing long-term commitment to the platform.

Colend employs a ve(3,3) governance model where veCLND holders vote weekly to determine which lending pools receive the most CLND emissions. This allows the community to direct liquidity to specific assets. "Bribes" are additional incentives provided by other projects or users to veCLND voters. By offering bribes, these entities encourage voters to support their specific pools, effectively increasing the rewards for those pools and attracting more liquidity to their respective assets.

The "Loop" feature is an automated leverage tool designed for advanced traders. It allows a user to supply an asset, borrow against it, and then re-deposit the borrowed amount back into the protocol multiple times within a single transaction. This process effectively multiplies the user’s yield and exposure without requiring the manual execution of multiple steps. While it can enhance potential rewards, users must monitor their "Health Factor" closely to avoid liquidation if the collateral value drops.

Users can acquire CLND tokens on the LBank exchange or through decentralized exchanges (DEXs) within the Core Chain ecosystem. To earn rewards, users can supply liquidity to lending pools or participate in "Borrow-to-Earn" incentives. Additionally, interacting with the protocol qualifies users for major ecosystem events like the Core Ignition Drop. Holding limited Alpha NFTs also provides strategic benefits, such as increased governance power and priority access to future community airdrops.