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Plain English

Aave is one of the largest DeFi lending protocols. Users deposit assets into Aave to earn yield from borrowers; borrowers deposit collateral and draw loans against it. Floating interest rates adjust algorithmically based on supply and demand.

How it actually works

To use Aave: connect a wallet, deposit any supported asset (ETH, stablecoins, wrapped Bitcoin, etc.), and receive an interest-bearing receipt token (aToken). To borrow, you supply collateral and draw up to a fixed loan-to-value ratio in any supported asset. If your collateral value drops past a threshold, the protocol liquidates part of it to repay the loan. All of this happens through smart contracts — no human intervention, no application.

What it means for you

For HNW members, Aave is one of the cleanest venues for crypto-collateralized borrowing. Floating rates, transparent on-chain mechanics, and battle-tested code over multiple market cycles.

How ARCrypto teaches this

Our Crypto-Collateralized Lending pillar walks through Aave specifically: collateral selection, LTV management, liquidation defense, and the practical operational protocols members use.

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