Core Pools

Core Pools form the liquidity backbone of Astera Lend, accepting blue-chip cryptocurrency deposits and serving as the unified source of capital for all lending operations. This architecture maximizes capital efficiency while maintaining the highest security standards for premium assets.

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Blue-Chip Asset Management

Asset Selection Criteria

Premium Asset Classification: Core Pools exclusively accept assets that meet strict criteria for liquidity, stability, and market acceptance:

Primary Tier Assets (Highest Allocation):
- ETH: Native Ethereum, highest liquidity, established collateral
- WBTC: Wrapped Bitcoin, cross-chain value transfer, institutional adoption
- USDC: Centralized stablecoin, regulatory compliance, fiat backing
- USDT: Highest volume stablecoin, global adoption, liquidity depth

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