Share this article

No Collateral Required: How Aave Brought Unsecured Borrowing to DeFi

Aave’s “credit delegation” service makes unsecured borrowing possible in DeFi for the first time. But it’s a long way from replacing your credit card.

A Cleveland pawn shop in 1973 (National Archives and Records Administration)
A Cleveland pawn shop in 1973 (National Archives and Records Administration)