TrueFi is a decentralised lending protocol that offers uncollateralised lending services, allowing institutional-grade borrowers to secure loans without needing collateral. It operates under a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) model, where TRU token holders govern the protocol and manage key decisions.
TrueFi is built on the Ethereum blockchain, employing a hybrid DAO model that uses a combination of on-chain and off-chain elements. It operates on a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism for governance and decision-making. The platform utilises an on-chain credit-rating system, smart contracts for managing lending pools, and TRU staking pools, which are used for borrower onboarding, loan approval, and protocol governance.
TrueFi's potential use cases include:
TrueFi was launched by TrustToken on November 21, 2020, as the first uncollateralised DeFi lending platform. It was initially funded via SAFT token sales in 2018, raising over $31 million. The platform expanded to support multiple stablecoin assets by June 2021 and has formed partnerships with major institutions and data partners. TrueFi has also completed significant funding rounds and has progressively decentralised, allowing TRU holders to govern its future through on-chain voting.