Glossary

Protocol-Specific Terms

Term
Definition

BT (Bond Token)

ERC-20 zero-coupon bond that redeems 1:1 into the underlying asset at expiry. Traded in the AMM, borrowed/lent in the lending market.

CT (Coupon Token)

ERC-20 token that tracks all interest/yield due on a given BT line. CT holders accrue interest/rewards from the underlying yield.

FW (FiraWrapped)

Yield-bearing wrapper for underlying assets. The base unit of account in Fira markets. Mintable and redeemable frictionlessly.

Technical Terms

Term
Definition

LTV (Loan-to-Value)

Ratio of debt to collateral value. UZR uses 88% LTV.

LLTV (Liquidation LTV)

Threshold above which positions become eligible for liquidation.

IRM (Interest Rate Model)

Smart contract that determines borrowing rates. UZR uses a fixed rate IRM at 0.10% APR.

AMM (Automated Market Maker)

Decentralized exchange mechanism used for BT trading in Fira V1.

Maturity

The date at which a BT redeems at par (1:1 with underlying).

Par Value

The face value of a BT at maturity (1 underlying).

Discount

The difference between current BT price and par value. This discount represents the implied fixed rate.

Rehypothecation

Reuse of deposited liquidity in secondary markets (variable-rate vaults).

Health Factor

Metric indicating how close a position is to liquidation.

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