# Counterparty Risk Mitigation ⎊ Area ⎊ Resource 12 --- ## What is the Collateral of Counterparty Risk Mitigation? The posting of acceptable assets, often in excess of the notional value, serves as the primary mechanism for reducing potential loss from counterparty default in derivatives. For crypto, this typically involves liquid tokens or stablecoins held in escrow or margin accounts. Prudent management dictates accepting only high-quality, low-correlation collateral to maintain margin integrity during market stress. ## What is the Protocol of Counterparty Risk Mitigation? In decentralized derivatives, the risk mitigation is embedded directly into the smart contract protocol, enforcing collateralization ratios and automated liquidation triggers. This on-chain enforcement removes reliance on legal frameworks or centralized intermediaries for settlement assurance. Traders must analyze the protocol's collateral acceptance criteria and liquidation parameters to understand residual risk. ## What is the Strategy of Counterparty Risk Mitigation? Proactive risk reduction involves strategies such as netting bilateral exposures, demanding higher initial margins for less liquid underlying assets, or utilizing central clearing mechanisms where available. A sophisticated approach involves dynamically adjusting hedge positions to mirror changes in counterparty exposure rather than relying solely on static collateral buffers. 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