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Cat in a Box Review: What You Need to Know Before Use

Cat in a Box is identified as an Ethereum lending protocol for yield-bearing assets, but there is not enough detail to judge its costs or risks. Verify the app and its contracts before connecting a wallet.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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Cat in a Box key facts

Cat in a Box key facts
TypeLending protocol
ChainEthereum
AssetsYield-bearing assets
TokenNone identified
AuditsNone listed
Value locked$192K−1.3% 7d
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Cat in a Box FAQs

What does Cat in a Box do?

Cat in a Box is described as a lending protocol for yield-bearing assets on Ethereum. Its supported assets, collateral rules and lending markets are not established.

Does Cat in a Box have a token?

No protocol token is identified. Search results include similarly named crypto assets, but that does not establish that they are connected to this lending protocol.

Has Cat in a Box been audited?

No audits are listed for Cat in a Box. Do not assume its contracts have been independently reviewed; confirm the contract addresses and risk documentation before depositing funds.

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  1. defillama.com/protocol/cat-in-a-box(opens in a new tab)

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