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compoundSource: Compound governor bravo · #78

Risk Parameter Updates for ETH

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01Summary

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Proposal to adjust the collateral factor for ETH from its current value to 0.825 (82.5%) as part of Gauntlet's sixth batch of dynamic risk parameter recommendations to align Compound with the community-chosen Moderate risk level.

Type
parameter change

Key changes

  • Adjust ETH collateral factor to 0.825 (82.5%)(high)

Notable concerns

  • Value at Risk projected to increase by $59.3M (10.3%)
  • Borrow usage expected to increase by 5 basis points
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02Description

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Risk Parameter Updates for ETH

Simple Summary

A proposal to adjust one (1) parameter for one (1) Compound asset.

Background

This proposal is a batch update of risk parameters to align with the Moderate risk level chosen by the Compound community. These parameter updates are the sixth of Gauntlet's regular parameter recommendations as part of Dynamic Risk Parameters.

Full proposal and forum discussion

Motivation and Specification

This set of parameter updates seeks to level set assets to a Moderate risk level of the protocol while making risk trade-offs between specific assets. Note that some are different from the original risk level consensus check as market conditions have changed.

Dashboard

Gauntlet has launched the Compound Risk Dashboard. The community should use the Dashboard to better understand the updated parameter suggestions and general market risk in Compound.

As shown on our dashboard, these changes will increase Value at Risk by $59.3M (10.3%) and increase the borrow usage by 5 basis points. Note that all the VaR is projected to be liquidations that can be safely absorbed by the market.

03Mismatch analysis

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04Actions

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#0_setCollateralFactor(address,uint256)chain 0x1
Target
0x3d98…cd3b
Value
0 wei
Function
_setCollateralFactor(address,uint256)
Arguments
{
  "0": "0x4Ddc2D193948926D02f9B1fE9e1daa0718270ED5",
  "1": "825000000000000000"
}
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05Tally

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07Forum

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Arguments for

  • ETH collateral factor increase aligns with Compound's chosen Moderate risk level and allows the protocol to grow safely while balancing capital efficiency and risk through agent-based simulation.— pauljlei
  • The 2.5% increase in ETH collateral factor is incremental and substantial given ETH's TVL, designed to avoid market shocks while improving capital efficiency.— pauljlei
  • All projected Value at Risk from the changes can be safely absorbed by the market through liquidations without creating underwater positions.— pauljlei

Arguments against

  • Frequent parameter adjustments undermine protocol predictability, which is crucial for institutional users relying on Compound for investment planning.— Sirokko
  • A $50 million increase in ETH Value at Risk for only $470,000 in additional revenue represents a poor risk-reward tradeoff that should instead focus on decreasing existing ETH risk.— GFXlabs
  • The significant VAR increase from prior months raises questions about the soundness of recommending higher collateral factors during periods of elevated market volatility and lower borrower collateralization ratios.— GFXlabs

Unresolved concerns

  • What specific circumstances and thresholds would trigger a recommendation to lower ETH collateral factor in the future, given its importance to the protocol?— GFXlabs
  • The definition and scope of Value at Risk is unclear—if liquidations can be safely absorbed, what portion actually represents unabsorbable risk?— GFXlabs
  • What key statistics (historical volatility, collateralization ratios) are driving the recommendations and why are they not displayed on the Gauntlet dashboard?— GFXlabs
  • Should collateral factor changes occur more frequently (monthly) or be deferred to longer intervals like quarterly reviews for greater protocol stability?— Sirokko

Notable participants

  • pauljleiProposal author from Gauntlet who defended the parameter recommendation and committed to dashboard improvements.
  • GFXlabsDelegate who raised substantive concerns about risk-reward tradeoffs, VAR methodology clarity, and whether CF increases are justified during volatile market conditions.
  • SirokkoCommunity member who questioned the frequency of parameter adjustments and their impact on protocol predictability for institutional users.
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