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Glossary of parameters

Every named constant that feeds the pricing and pool model, in one place.

ParamMeaningValue
U_kinkUtilisation level that flips the rate model into its spike regime0.90
U_maxHard utilisation ceiling — the pool won't quote past this0.80
L_maxMaximum leverage on deposited capital10×
κ_spikeMean-reversion speed of the forward rate above the kink40 / yr
θ_spikeLong-run rate the forward estimate reverts toward above the kink9.0%
r_floorHard floor under the forward rate0.10%
σ_floorFloor applied only to the settlement-budget tail, never the priced rate1.0%
R_targetTarget early-liquidity return used in spread_return5.0%
T_refReference tenor for scaling spread_risk90d
T_stressStress horizon cap inside spread_risk7d
k, betaLevel and steepness of the utilisation charge0.003, 1
WADFixed-point scale used throughout on-chain math (1e18 = 1.0)1e18