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When does restaking leverage lead to margin calls?
Restaking leverage leads to margin calls when the value of the collateral backing the loan falls below a maintenance threshold set by the lending protocol. This can be triggered by two primary events:
Collateral Value Drop: The market price of the restaked assets (e.g., a liquid restaking token or stETH) declines significantly.
Slashing Event: A slashing penalty is applied, directly reducing the principal value of the restaked position and thus the collateral value.
If the operator cannot post additional collateral to restore the loan-to-value ratio, the lending protocol will automatically liquidate the position to repay the loan, locking in the operator's losses and potentially contributing to a wider market sell-off.
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