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(GRAI)

Grai is an over-collateralized debt token, often categorized as a volatility-dampened asset, issued by the Gravita Protocol. Gravita is a decentralized borrowing platform that allows users to deposit Ethereum and various Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to mint GRAI tokens. The protocol's primary innovation is offering interest-free loans, allowing users to access liquidity against their holdings without the burden of recurring interest expenses.

Unlike traditional lending protocols that charge variable or recurring interest, Gravita charges a one-time upfront borrowing fee, which is typically set at 0.5%. To further benefit users, a portion of this fee is often refunded if the debt is repaid within a six-month window. This model provides borrowers with a transparent and predictable cost structure, making it highly efficient for those looking to leverage their collateral over the long term.

GRAI is a debt token designed to maintain a stable value near $1.00. It features a soft peg mechanism supported by a hard floor at $0.99 and a natural ceiling at $1.10. These boundaries are maintained through arbitrage incentives: if the price drops, users are encouraged to buy GRAI for redemptions; if it rises too high, users are incentivized to mint and sell GRAI, effectively balancing the supply and demand.

Redemptions allow any user to exchange 1 GRAI for $0.99 worth of collateral from the most thinly collateralized "Vessels" (vaults) in the system. For the borrower being redeemed, this process does not result in a net loss of value. Instead, their debt is reduced by the amount of GRAI redeemed, and their collateral exposure is decreased accordingly. To avoid redemptions, borrowers are encouraged to maintain a high collateralization ratio compared to the rest of the pool.

Users can generate yield by depositing GRAI into the Stability Pool, which facilitates liquidations and rewards providers with liquidated collateral at a discount. Additionally, users can provide liquidity on various trading platforms, including exchanges like LBank, to earn transaction fees and incentive rewards. The protocol also features the "Gravita Ascend" program, which tracks user participation for future governance rights and rewards.

The main risks include liquidation risk, which occurs if the market value of a user's collateral drops significantly, and smart contract risk. To address security, Gravita has been audited by reputable firms such as Dedaub and Omniscia. Users should also be aware of "Recovery Mode," a protocol-wide state triggered if the total system collateralization ratio falls too low, leading to more stringent liquidation rules to protect the peg and protocol solvency.