Glossary

Wire Transfer

An electronic method of moving funds rapidly between traditional banking institutions.

What is Wire Transfer?

An electronic method of moving funds rapidly between traditional banking institutions. Once a borrower's Bitcoin is cryptographically locked in a non-custodial DLC, Lygos Finance dispatches the $50K-$50M loan principal directly to their bank account via an institutional wire transfer.

Full Definition

Wire transfers are the standard for moving large amounts of fiat currency globally. Because they require manual verification and utilize legacy financial infrastructure, they can take days to settle and are restricted by standard banking hours, standing in stark contrast to the 24/7 nature of blockchain transactions.

How Lygos Uses This

Once a borrower's Bitcoin is cryptographically locked in a non-custodial DLC, Lygos Finance dispatches the $50K-$50M loan principal directly to their bank account via an institutional wire transfer.

Why this matters for borrowers

Understanding Wire Transfer is critical when comparing loan offers. This concept directly affects how much you pay, how much collateral you need, or what happens if market conditions change during your loan.

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