Vol. I · The Journal
THE MERIDIAN
Notes on crypto, DeFi, AI, and the behavior beneath the price.
Est. 2022
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19 Essays
All Essays
4 essaysDeFi Lending & Risk
May 31, 2026
13 min
Leverage in DeFi: How Borrowing Can Amplify Risk
Explore how borrowing creates leverage in DeFi, why exposure can compound, and how market moves and debt costs amplify the risks of a position.
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DeFi Lending & Risk
May 25, 2026
13 min
How Interest Rates Work in DeFi Lending Protocols
See how utilization and interest-rate curves connect supply yield with borrowing costs—and why changing rates, incentives, and liquidity conditions matter.
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DeFi Lending & Risk
May 23, 2026
11 min
LTV, Health Factor, and Liquidation Risk
Connect loan-to-value, health factor, and liquidation thresholds. Learn how collateral prices and borrowing decisions change the safety of a lending position.
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DeFi Lending & Risk
Apr 16, 2026
9 min
Lending 101: Understanding Supply and Borrow in Simple Terms
Understand DeFi lending from both sides: supplying assets, borrowing against collateral, and the basic mechanics that connect lenders with borrowers.
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