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DeFiLendingProtocol 8 min readJune 5, 2026

Chrysus

Trustless DeFi Lending & Borrowing Protocol

TelGates Engineering
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!The Challenge

The DeFi lending space needed a protocol with dynamic interest rate models, multi-collateral support, and liquidation protection that users could trust without intermediaries.

Our Solution

We architected a trustless lending and borrowing protocol with algorithmically adjusted interest rates based on utilization curves. The system features flash loan protection, reentrancy guards, and a novel partial liquidation engine that protects borrowers from sudden position wipeouts.

Key Features

Dynamic interest rate model with utilization-based curves
Partial liquidation engine protecting borrower positions
Multi-collateral support with isolated risk pools
Flash loan resistant architecture with reentrancy guards
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Results & Impact

1Dynamic interest rate model with algorithmic adjustments
2Multi-collateral support with cross-asset risk management
3Partial liquidation engine reducing borrower losses
4Flash loan resistant architecture with zero exploits

Overview

Chrysus is a trustless DeFi lending and borrowing protocol with advanced stablecoin collateralization mechanics featuring dynamic interest rate models, multi-collateral support, and a novel liquidation engine.

The Challenge

The DeFi lending space needed a protocol with dynamic interest rate models, multi-collateral support, and liquidation protection that users could trust without intermediaries. Existing protocols had rigid parameters and exposed borrowers to sudden, full liquidations.

Our Solution

We architected a trustless lending and borrowing protocol with algorithmically adjusted interest rates based on utilization curves. The system features flash loan protection, reentrancy guards, and a novel partial liquidation engine.

Key Features

  • Dynamic interest rate model with utilization-based curves
  • Partial liquidation engine protecting borrower positions
  • Multi-collateral support with isolated risk pools
  • Flash loan resistant architecture with reentrancy guards

Results & Impact

  • Dynamic interest rate model with algorithmic adjustments
  • Multi-collateral support with cross-asset risk management
  • Partial liquidation engine reducing borrower losses
  • Flash loan resistant architecture with zero exploits

Technical Architecture

Chrysus implements a modular lending protocol with isolated risk pools per collateral type. The InterestRateModel uses a kinked utilization curve — below 80% utilization, rates increase linearly; above 80%, rates increase exponentially. The LiquidationEngine implements partial liquidation with a 50% close factor.

Why TelGates

TelGates' deep DeFi protocol engineering expertise, security-first architecture approach, and Chainlink oracle integration experience were critical to delivering a lending protocol that users could trust.

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