Borrowing coins to earn interest looks good, but the waters are indeed deep. Let's talk about some common pitfalls that can easily cause stablecoin investment to fail on over-collateralized lending platforms.



First is liquidation risk, which is often overlooked. For example, if you use BNB as collateral to borrow stablecoins, and the BNB price suddenly drops, the value of your collateral may no longer cover the debt. The system will automatically liquidate your assets to repay the loan, resulting in a loss. Therefore, never set your collateral ratio too close to the limit; leave enough buffer to avoid being forcibly liquidated during market volatility.

Next is the risk inherent in the smart contract itself. Although these projects are sizable and have undergone audits, no one can guarantee that the code is bug-free 100%. So don’t put all your assets into one basket; always maintain risk awareness.

Be also cautious about the de-pegging of stablecoins. While they are usually over-collateralized, in extreme market conditions, they can temporarily deviate from their target price. However, most of these coins have redemption mechanisms to stabilize the price, and in the long run, they tend to recover.

Finally, don’t forget your own part—entering the wrong URL, clicking the wrong link, accidentally granting unlimited permissions... Retail investors often fall into these operational risks. Always access platforms through official channels, and review every step carefully before confirming.

Remember: high returns are synonymous with high risks. Don’t rush for quick profits; start small, get familiar with the process, and then increase your position gradually.
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LightningClickervip
· 01-19 13:25
Honestly, the liquidation part is the most frustrating... I've seen people get liquidated just because BNB dropped a little.
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LootboxPhobiavip
· 01-17 19:05
The risk of liquidation is really deadly. A friend of mine went all-in on BNB and got liquidated to the point of doubting life. Audits are useless; code will always be Schrödinger's cat, haha. Honestly, don't be greedy. Small-scale trial and error is the right way. Operational risk is the funniest. Some people even memorize the official website address incorrectly, and I have to double-check several times each time. Anyway, I just use it as a savings jar now, and the interest isn't bad either. The moment a contract has a bug, my heart is as tense as opening a blind box.
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ZkProofPuddingvip
· 01-17 08:45
The part about liquidation risk hit me the hardest. My friend was directly wiped out on the day BNB plummeted, and I really couldn't react in time. Honestly, just don't be greedy. Playing it safe is the way to go. Code bugs are unpredictable; even audits can't be fully reliable. I still trust my own operations more, haha. Just don't click on random links. Stablecoin de-pegging? I've seen that with USDC, and it was really scary, but it did recover. High yield = high risk. I'm tired of hearing that, but it's truly the truth. Start with small amounts for verification—that's my ironclad rule, or you can't play big. I consider liquidation the number one killer; once leverage is used, it's easy to become numb. Setting the collateral ratio too high is definitely asking for death. I now keep a 50% buffer. Risk awareness can't really be taught; you can only learn it through paying tuition. Contract risk is actually the hardest to defend against; it all depends on luck and the project team's integrity.
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TokenDustCollectorvip
· 01-17 08:41
Liquidation is a really brutal lesson. My friend was directly liquidated once, and that day I didn't dare to touch BNB collateral anymore.
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GovernancePretendervip
· 01-17 08:40
Settlement is really easy to be sniped. When my friend’s BNB dropped, it was directly liquidated.
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AirdropworkerZhangvip
· 01-17 08:38
Clearing is indeed a big pit. My friend set the collateralization ratio to over 90 and got liquidated. I felt bad for him for three seconds.
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