# Welcome to Eris Finance ## What is Eris? Eris is an isolated lending pool platform aiming to bring utility to all type of assets on all chain, even memecoins, by allowing users to use them as collateral and borrow against them. At Eris, we offer a unique approach to decentralized finance (DeFi), empowering users to participate as both depositors and borrowers, driving financial innovation in the space. ## Decentralized & Non-Custodial Eris operate as a decentralized and custody-free liquidity market protocol on the EVM's blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Eris eliminates the need for intermediaries, enabling users to interact directly with the platform in a secure and trustless manner, and empowering holders to unlock the value of their assets. ## Liquidity Provision & Borrowing At Eris, you can provide liquidity and earn passive income by depositing your assets into the market. You can also borrow against your collateral to meet your financial needs. Eris Finance makes it easy for depositors and borrowers to connect, building a dynamic ecosystem that adds value and opportunity for all holders. ## Why Eris? Eris distinguishes itself through its commitment to decentralization and community-driven governance. Unlike traditional financial systems, Eris Finance operates without centralized control or influence from VCs (venture capital) entities. Instead, the protocol distributes platform fees among token holders and liquidity providers, ensuring equitable participation and decision-making for all users. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.eris-finance.com/welcome-to-eris-finance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.