DeFi Money Market Equilibrium
DeFi money market equilibrium is the state where the supply of assets for lending and the demand for borrowing converge to set an interest rate that clears the market. Unlike traditional banking, these rates are determined algorithmically based on utilization ratios within smart contracts.
When utilization is high, interest rates rise to incentivize more lenders to deposit and to discourage borrowers from taking on more debt. Conversely, when utilization is low, rates drop to stimulate borrowing.
This self-regulating mechanism is designed to ensure that liquidity remains available while providing fair compensation to depositors. It is a critical aspect of protocol physics that dictates the health and stability of decentralized lending platforms.