Pool
DeFi
Shared funds used for trading, lending, or staking.
A pool aggregates assets from many users for a purpose like trading, lending, or staking. Participants receive a claim on the pool through tokens or balances.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of pools exist?
Liquidity pools for trading, lending pools for borrowing, and staking pools for delegation.How do pool shares work?
You receive tokens or balances that track your share. You can redeem them for your portion of the pool.What are risks?
Smart contract risk and market risk. Read docs and start with small deposits.