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# Glossary

**Asynchronous**\
Refers to a non-linear process of calling up liquidity from multiple sources, enabling efficient and flexible execution of financial actions.

**Collateral**\
Assets are pledged as security for a loan or financial obligation, which can be liquidated if the borrower fails to meet repayment terms.

**Cross-Chain**\
Operations involving multiple blockchain networks enable the seamless flow of liquidity and assets across diverse ecosystems.

**Decentralized Finance (DeFi)**\
A blockchain-based financial system that provides trustless and permissionless financial services through smart contracts.

**Liquidation**\
The process of converting collateral into cash or other assets when the value of the collateral falls below a specified threshold required to secure a loan.

**Minimum Viable Product (MVP)**\
The initial version of a product contains only essential features, which are designed to meet the needs of early users and gather feedback for further development.

**Total Value Locked (TVL)**\
A metric representing the total value of assets deposited in a DeFi protocol, reflecting the protocol’s liquidity and user adoption.


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