Financial Trust, Redefined.

KIN Protocol is a decentralized, undercollateralized lending platform that creates a system where financial history and social trust, not just existing wealth, are the keys to securing credit.

A New Paradigm in Lending

KIN Protocol introduces a tri-party model that replaces the need for over-collateralization with a system based on trust and reputation.

Borrowers
Access capital based on your on-chain and off-chain reputation, without locking up excessive assets.
Lenders
Deploy capital with confidence, earning yield on loans vetted by trusted vouchers.
Vouchers
Stake your reputation to vouch for borrowers you trust, earning rewards for successful repayments.

The Problem

Traditional finance and over-collateralized DeFi exclude billions by requiring significant capital upfront. This stifles innovation and economic mobility for creditworthy individuals and businesses who lack liquid assets for collateral.

Our Solution

KIN Protocol unlocks capital by treating reputation as a valuable asset. By enabling trusted parties (Vouchers) to co-sign loans, we've built a system where financial history and social trust—not just existing wealth—are the keys to securing credit.

The Loan Lifecycle

A simple, transparent, and reputation-driven process from start to finish.

Step 1

Application
A borrower submits a loan request detailing their needs and terms.

Step 2

Vouching
Vouchers assess the borrower's reputation and co-sign the loan, staking their own credibility.

Step 3

Funding
Lenders browse vouched loans and deploy capital into pools that match their risk appetite.

Step 4

Repayment
The borrower repays the loan. Successful repayment enhances the reputation of both borrower and voucher.

A Protocol for Everyone

KIN offers distinct advantages for every participant in the ecosystem.

Undercollateralized Loans
Access capital without needing to over-collateralize your assets.
Reputation as Capital
Leverage your financial and social history to secure funding.
Community Vouching
Get support from your network to validate your creditworthiness.

Real-World Impact

See how KIN Protocol empowers individuals and communities across the globe.

Small Business Funding
Small Business Funding

An entrepreneur in a bustling African market secured a loan to expand her craft business, vouched for by her local merchant association.

Agricultural Loans
Agricultural Loans

A farmer in Kenya is funding their farm expansion through a loan co-signed by other members of their farming cooperative.

Community Projects
Community Projects

A cooperative in a village in Ghana received funding for a solar-powered irrigation system, enabling them to increase crop yields and local food security.

Join a Thriving Ecosystem

Our project is built on transparency and community collaboration.

Part of CryptoSI DAO
KIN Protocol is a proud member of the CryptoSI DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to fostering innovation in the crypto space.
Open Source & Collaborative
Our codebase is fully open source. We encourage developers to contribute, review, and build upon our work to strengthen the ecosystem.
Join the Discussion
Fierce debate and vibrant discussions about the future of KIN Protocol are happening now on the Bitcoin Talk forums.

Project Documentation

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