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Compound (COMP)

Compound (COMP) is a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol operating on the Ethereum blockchain, engineered to establish autonomous, algorithmic money markets. Its core purpose is to enable users to lend and borrow digital assets in a permissionless manner, directly interacting with smart contracts rather than traditional financial intermediaries. The protocol dynamically determines interest rates for supplied and borrowed assets based on real-time supply and demand within each specific asset's liquidity pool. Users who supply assets receive cTokens, which are ERC-20 interest-bearing tokens representing their underlying collateral and accrued interest, forming a key component of its tokenomics and on-chain functionality.

The system’s cryptographic security is underpinned by an over-collateralization model, requiring borrowers to lock up more value than they borrow, mitigating risk within this decentralized network. The native COMP token primarily functions as a governance token. Holders of COMP can propose, debate, and implement changes to the protocol, including adjusting collateral factors, adding support for new digital assets, or modifying interest rate models. This governance mechanism empowers the community to collectively manage the evolution of this Web3 infrastructure. Compound is recognized as a foundational DeFi application, significantly influencing the development of on-chain lending, borrowing, and yield generation strategies across the broader blockchain technology landscape, showcasing the potential of decentralized financial systems.