# What is AlphaLend? **AlphaLend** is a decentralized, non-custodial lending and borrowing protocol built on the SUI blockchain. It allows users to earn interest on deposited assets and borrow against their deposited assets without intermediaries. The protocol is designed to be composable, efficient, and secure, enabling developers and users to access core DeFi primitives in a trustless manner. Key features include: * 💧 **Lending & Borrowing**: Users can supply supported assets to earn yield, or borrow other assets by providing collateral. * ⚖️ **Overcollateralized Loans**: All loans are backed by collateral worth more than the borrowed amount. This ensures the protocol remains solvent, even if borrowers default or markets become volatile. * 📈 **Dynamic Interest Rates**: Interest rates adjust algorithmically based on market demand and asset utilization. * 🛡️ **Liquidation Mechanism**: Under-collateralized positions are automatically liquidated to maintain protocol health. ## **Why SUI?** SUI’s high throughput, low latency, and object-centric programming model enable a smooth, scalable, and developer-friendly DeFi experience. With native support for dynamic on-chain assets and fast finality, AlphaLend is positioned to be a foundational layer for open financial applications on SUI. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.alphafi.xyz/alphalend/introduction/what-is-alphalend.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.