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Unlockd Review: What NFT Borrowers Should Check Before Using It

Unlockd is an Ethereum NFT-lending protocol, but its loan terms, collateral handling and safety are not clear enough to judge. Unlockd says it charges no protocol fees.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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Unlockd key facts

Unlockd key facts
TypeNFT lending protocol
ChainEthereum
Protocol feesUnlockd says it charges none
TokenNone
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Unlockd FAQs

What is Unlockd?

Unlockd is an NFT-lending protocol on Ethereum. Its documentation also describes Unlockd V2 as focused on liquidity for real-world assets, but the available facts do not establish how that relates to NFT lending.

Does Unlockd charge fees?

Unlockd says it charges no protocol fees. That does not establish that borrowing is free: interest, liquidation costs or other charges are not established.

Is Unlockd safe to use?

Its audit status and custody model are unknown, so there is not enough to assess the risks of depositing an NFT or borrowing. Do not commit assets until you can verify the loan terms, collateral handling and any independent security review.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. fanschart.com/reviews/unlockd(opens in a new tab)
  2. adultbuyersguide.com/reviews/is-unlockd-worth-it/(opens in a new tab)
  3. selectedcontent.com/guides/is-unlockd-worth-it/(opens in a new tab)

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