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Counterparty Risk

The risk that the other party in a financial transaction fails to fulfill their obligations, potentially causing losses to the investor.

What is Counterparty Risk?

Counterparty risk is the probability that the other party in a financial agreement will default on their contractual obligations. In DeFi and RWAs, this includes issuers, custodians, and protocol operators.

Types of Counterparty Risk

  • Credit risk: Counterparty lacks funds to pay
  • Settlement risk: Failure to deliver assets
  • Operational risk: Technical or process failures

Managing Counterparty Risk in DeFi

  • Use overcollateralized protocols
  • Verify counterparty creditworthiness and audits
  • Diversify across multiple counterparties
  • Prefer bankruptcy-remote structures

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