Stablecoin Glossary
Collateral Liquidation
Collateral liquidation is the forced sale of pledged assets when collateral values fall below required thresholds.
Explanation
In decentralized stablecoin systems, smart contracts automatically liquidate collateral to maintain solvency when collateral ratios decline.
Why it matters
Liquidation processes protect stablecoin systems from becoming undercollateralized.
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