> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper-23.gitbook.io/zenchain/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper-23.gitbook.io/zenchain/introduction.md).

# INTRODUCTION

### **Traders earn and leverage trade at the same time**

* By depositing funds into Lending Pools, Lenders earn interest from Traders who borrow to leverage trade. 
* Interest rates are dynamic based on a utilization curve. The higher the asset utilization, the higher the interest rate.

### **All settlements done on Zenchain**

* Open trade positions are executed, stored and settled internally within the Zenchain platform only. Traders do not have direct access to the trading assets, and can only withdraw trading profits.
* Zenchain route trades through multiple DEXs for optimized asset pricings, allowing Traders to execute chunky trades with minimized slippages.
* A liquidator system is in place to margin call Traders if trading losses approach the value of collateral deposited.

## Quick links

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[Collateral Manager](/zenchain/zenchain-trading-components/collateral-manager.md)
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[Trading Manager](/zenchain/zenchain-warnings/trading-manager.md)
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## Get Started

We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.