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In the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, connecting crypto lenders with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the real economy has been a significant challenge. Credefi, as a first-mover in this field, aims to bridge this gap by providing a platform that enables decentralized and secured lending to portfolios of businesses, protecting lenders while providing them fixed APY that is uncorrelated with crypto markets’ volatility.

DeFi and Traditional Finance (TradFi) have some key challenges to address. DeFi yields are inconsistent, fragile, and evaporate in bear markets. In contrast, DeFi borrowers are speculative and fickle and cannot satisfy DeFi lending supply. Additionally, SMEs are historically underserved by traditional banks and are borrowing at high interest rates. Furthermore, there are not enough lenders to satisfy SME borrowing demand, pushing SMEs to alternative lending solutions.

SMEs need reliable lending sources, and DeFi needs reliable creditworthy borrowers, so Credefi brings them together in a win-win solution. The platform enables participants to lend stable coins to credit portfolios with risk profiles ranging from low to high risk. The platform provides risk assessment and credit score data to lenders, allowing them to make an informed investment decision. The credit portfolios will achieve APYs of 10% and higher, depending on the risk appetite of the user.

Credefi takes full advantage of the decentralized finance capabilities of the blockchain, with direct peer-to-peer finance. This liberalizes the process of lending and borrowing by connecting the willing parties worldwide. In addition to collateralized loans, the Credefi platform provides zero-collateral loans on a case-by-case basis.

The CREDI token is the native token of the Credefi ecosystem and has three main functions. Firstly, it serves as a rewards distribution token. Secondly, it acts as an additional security layer for the platform. Thirdly, it enables users of the platform to participate in investment opportunities. CREDI is the main token that investors will purchase in the private and public sales.

The CREDI token has a perpetual inflation of ~5% per year based on the remaining CREDI token supply. This means that each year, an amount of new CREDI will be released into the system. Another main utility function of CREDI is to act as an additional security layer for the loans issued on the platform. Any CREDI available in the security module can compensate lenders in case a loan on the platform goes into default and liquidation, and the collateral proves insufficient to cover the loan principal plus interest.

xCREDI is obtained by depositing CREDI in the security module. Any CREDI deposited in the security module is subject to 10 months vesting and a staking reward of 10% per month. For example, if a user deposits 1,000 CREDI in the security module and the current CREDI/xCREDI conversion rate is 1:1, this user will get 100 xCREDI per month for ten months. Any CREDI not yet converted to xCREDI is usable by the security module for system stability.

In conclusion, Credefi's platform is a promising solution to the challenges faced by DeFi and SMEs in the traditional financial sector. By leveraging the advantages of decentralized finance, Credefi aims to connect reliable lenders with creditworthy borrowers to offer fixed APYs and enable borrowers to access stable loans. The CREDI token and xCREDI provide additional security layers and investment opportunities, ensuring the platform's stability and sustainability. With Credefi's innovative approach, SMEs can access affordable loans, while lenders can invest in diversified portfolios with different risk profiles, making it a win-win solution for all parties involved.