What Are Flash Loans?
Flash loans are a type of loan that is available for a very short period of time, usually just one block on the blockchain. They allow users to borrow funds without collateral and with no fees or interest payments. Flash loans have become popular in the DeFi space as they provide an easy way to access liquidity quickly and cheaply.
The main benefit of flash loans is their speed; since there’s no need for collateral, lenders can approve them almost instantly. This makes them ideal for arbitrage opportunities where traders can take advantage of price discrepancies between different exchanges or markets by borrowing funds from one exchange and lending it out at another exchange at a higher rate. Additionally, because these types of loans don’t require any credit checks or other forms of verification, anyone with access to the network can use them regardless of their financial history or credit score.