VenusPrice

(XVS)

Venus Protocol is a prominent decentralized money market operating on the BNB Chain, designed to facilitate lending and borrowing of various crypto assets. It combines features seen in other leading DeFi projects, allowing users to mint synthetic stablecoins like VAI while also providing an algorithmic money market for other digital assets. Users can supply their crypto to earn interest and then use these supplied assets as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies, creating a comprehensive and flexible financial ecosystem.

The XVS token primarily functions as the governance token for Venus Protocol. Holders are empowered to participate in critical decision-making processes, including proposing and voting on protocol changes such as the addition of new assets, adjustments to interest rates, and modifications to risk parameters. Beyond governance, XVS can be staked in the Venus Vault, allowing stakers to earn a share of the protocol's revenue, thus aligning their interests with the long-term success and growth of the platform.

Venus Protocol prioritizes security, especially after past incidents, including a phishing event and a smart contract breach in September 2025. The protocol undergoes regular and thorough audits by reputable security firms, such as PeckShield and CertiK, to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Venus maintains a 'Risk Fund,' which is a dedicated reserve comprising 20% of protocol revenue. This fund is specifically designed to cover potential shortfalls that might arise from liquidations or bad debt, acting as a vital backstop for user assets and enhancing overall platform resilience.

'Isolated Pools' are a key V4 feature designed to enhance flexibility and manage risk within Venus Protocol. This innovation allows the protocol to list newer or potentially riskier assets within their own distinct lending and borrowing environments. By segmenting these assets into separate pools, the specific risks or volatility associated with them are contained, preventing any potential contagion or negative impact on the 'Core Pool' where more established and lower-risk assets are traded. This mechanism allows for broader asset support while maintaining the security of the main protocol.

VAI is a synthetic stablecoin native to the Venus Protocol ecosystem, designed to maintain a stable peg to $1. A fundamental characteristic of VAI is its requirement for over-collateralization. This means users cannot mint VAI without first providing a significant amount of collateral—typically at least 200% of the VAI value they wish to create. The assets used as collateral for minting VAI must already be supplied to the Venus Protocol, ensuring that the stablecoin is adequately backed by tangible assets within the system, contributing to its stability and reliability.

Liquidation on Venus Protocol is an automated process initiated to safeguard the protocol's solvency and the integrity of its lending pools. It occurs when a borrower's 'Collateral Factor' — the ratio of their supplied collateral's value to their outstanding borrowed debt — drops below a predetermined safety threshold. This usually happens if the value of the supplied collateral decreases significantly or the value of the borrowed assets increases. When triggered, the protocol automatically sells a portion of the user's collateral to repay the loan, typically applying a penalty, often around 10%, on the liquidated amount.