Definition

Collateral Recovery Rate

Meaning ⎊ The percentage of collateral returned to a borrower post-liquidation, reflecting market efficiency and engine performance.
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Collateral Recovery Rate

The collateral recovery rate is the percentage of a borrower's collateral that is successfully retrieved and returned to them after a liquidation event, minus the debt and penalties. This metric is a direct reflection of the efficiency of the liquidation engine and the market liquidity of the collateral asset.

If the liquidation process is slow or if the market for the collateral is thin, the recovery rate will be lower, resulting in a greater loss for the borrower. High recovery rates are desirable for users and indicate a well-functioning market.

Protocols aim to maximize this rate by ensuring deep liquidity and efficient execution during the liquidation process. It is a key performance indicator for the user experience of a lending protocol.

A low recovery rate can lead to user dissatisfaction and decreased adoption of the platform.

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Glossary

Recovery Rate

Recovery ⎊ In the context of cryptocurrency derivatives, options trading, and financial derivatives generally, recovery rate quantifies the proportion of an asset's value regained following a significant decline, often triggered by market volatility or adverse events.