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# Minterest Protocol

**What is Minterest?**\
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Minterest is a decentralised lending protocol with a unique economic model. Its unique design attracts and rewards long-term liquidity and holders with Minterest distributing value captured by the protocol to participants and MINTY token holders who stake MINTY and actively participate in its governance.\
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To learn more read the Minterest [Whitepaper.](https://minterest.com/whitepaper/)

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