> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cedro.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cedro.finance/features/isolated-market-pools.md). # Isolated Market Pools An asset introduced to a Lending & Borrowing platform means a borrower can borrow any available asset in the pool using the introduced asset as collateral. So introducing a new asset exposes the entire protocol liquidity to insolvency risk. Hence, the platform has to be very picky and exclusive when introducing a new asset. This means a protocol is missing out on a huge chunk of liquidity. This also is against the principle of inclusivity and the widespread adoption of DeFi. To mitigate this problem, Cedro utilizes Isolated Market Pools. With this, an asset that is considered risky can be introduced into an Isolated Market Pool. Each of such pools is comprised of a few risky assets and a few stable assets which are completely separate from the main market. An Isolated asset will have a hard borrow limit, and the user will be able to borrow only the stable assets inside the pool against the collateralized isolated asset. This will make sure that newer assets can be included in the pool without exposing the entire market to insolvency risk. This can also be a lucrative option for lenders since the interest rates for such pools are usually high because of the risk associated with them. HIGH RISK HIGH REWARD. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cedro.finance/features/isolated-market-pools.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.