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Managing Liquidation Risks in DeFi Platforms

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago


Mitigating Liquidation Risks in DeFi Platforms

Michael Egorov, the creator of Curve Finance, encountered escalated liquidation threats on June 13 when parts of his positions faced liquidation. Data from Tradingview revealed a 25% decline in the price of the Curve DAO token, affiliated with the decentralized exchange, trading at $0.262.

Financial Overview

Lookonchain, a blockchain data analysis platform, disclosed that Egorov holds 111.87 million CRV tokens amounting to $33.87 million as collateral, with a debt of $20.6 million spread over four platforms. Egorov leveraged CRV tokens as collateral to borrow stablecoins from DeFi platforms like Inverse, UwU Lend, Fraxlend, and Curve’s LlamaLend, initiating liquidation processes on Inverse but later taking steps to minimize risks.

Egorov's current health ratio stands at 1.07, with liquidation typically triggered at a ratio of one. Repayment of the borrowed stablecoin DOLA has commenced, while the UwU Lend loan remains underwater.

Curve Front Developments

Arkham, a blockchain data analysis firm, anticipated potential liquidation of Egorov's $140 million CRV positions by estimating a $60 million annual cost to sustain positions on LlamaLend. The firm highlighted that a 10% drop in CRV's value could lead to liquidation.

In August 2023, Egorov sold 106 million CRV for $46 million in strategic deals to mitigate liquidation risks associated with debts on DeFi platforms, including Aave. This incident exemplifies the challenges faced by various blockchain platforms, accentuated by an ongoing crisis within Curve resulting from a hacking incident.

Stakeholder Insights

  • Monitoring health ratios is essential to prevent forced liquidations.
  • Timely debt repayments can reduce liquidation risks.
  • Strategic asset sales are beneficial for managing debt-related risks.
  • Understanding token price fluctuations is crucial for collateral health maintenance.

The situation highlights the volatility and risks within DeFi platforms, urging stakeholders to remain vigilant and embrace proactive measures to safeguard their investments.

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