How Lantern is Redefining Crypto Loans in 2025

Safe and insured crypto loans are a reality in 2025. Lantern redefines safety with BitGo-powered custody, $250M insurance, and transparent terms. Discover the future of protected crypto lending today

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By Prince Jindal, Co-Founder of Lantern Finance

07 Jan 2025

The crypto lending industry has long been held back by challenges like confusing collateral requirements, unclear terms, and security risk. 

But that's changing.

Lantern is redefining the crypto lending space with smarter, more transparent solutions and industry-leading customer protection protocols.

Our partnership with BitGo stands out, offering top-notch security for digital assets with advanced storage and private insurance.

In this article, we’ll explore how Lantern is redefining crypto loans and the critical role of security in its success.

The Challenges in The Crypto Lending Industry Today

While crypto loans have unlocked immense liquidity for asset holders, they often fall short in key areas:

  1. Transparency Issues: Hidden fees and unclear lending terms make borrowers wary.

  2. Security Risks: Hacks, theft, and mismanagement remain pervasive threats in the crypto world.

  3. Complicated Collateral Requirements: Many platforms impose overly rigid collateral terms, making it difficult for borrowers to access funds.

Lantern addresses these challenges by introducing flexible collateral terms, transparent interest rates and APR, and top-tier security to protect your crypto assets through a trust.

Lantern’s Game-Changing Approach: Making Crypto Lending Safer and More Accessible

Lantern’s mission is to transform crypto lending by offering features that meet the practical needs of today’s users. These include:

  1. Optionality: Borrowers can use a mix of assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to unlock liquidity without selling their investments.

  2. Transparent Terms: Clear, straightforward loan agreements with real-time interest rate calculators to ensure complete clarity.

  3. BitGo-Powered Security: Reliable asset protection through BitGo’s trust structure and $250 million insurance policy for each of our customers. What does this mean for you as a customer who’s borrowing against crypto? Let’s explore this in detail.

Security at the Core: Lantern’s Partnership with BitGo

Lantern’s collaboration with BitGo ensures that security is not an afterthought—it’s a cornerstone. BitGo is a multi-billion dollar qualified custodian and has become a trusted name in digital asset custody. BitGo offers world-class protection through its regulated trust structure, advanced security measures, and private insurance policies. Here’s how it works:

1. Your Assets are Held in a Trust, which are Bankruptcy-Remote

BitGo operates as a qualified custodian, which legally separates client assets from its corporate assets. This means:

  • Bankruptcy-Proof Custody: Even if BitGo faces financial issues, client funds are protected and cannot be claimed by creditors.

  • Legal Ownership: Users retain full legal ownership of their assets, ensuring their investments remain secure under all circumstances.

2. You’re Covered with a Private Insurance of up to $250 Million

BitGo’s private insurance policies set it apart from other risky crypto loan alternatives. Here’s why this matters:

  • Tailored for Digital Assets: While FDIC insurance protects fiat deposits, it doesn’t cover cryptocurrencies. BitGo’s private insurance fills this gap, covering risks specific to digital assets, such as theft, hacking, or internal fraud.

  • High Coverage Limits: Unlike the $250,000 cap of FDIC insurance, BitGo’s insurance covers up to $250 million per customer.

  • Cold Storage Protection: BitGo’s cold wallets, which are offline and secure, are insured against theft and unauthorized access, providing peace of mind for even the most cautious investors. 

3. Your Crypto Assets Are in the Safest Hands, Protected with 256-Bit AES Encryption – the Gold Standard

BitGo employs bank-level security protocols and encryption technology to secure your crypto assets:

  • Multi-Signature Wallets: These require multiple keys to authorize a transaction, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

  • Regular Audits: Independent audits ensure compliance and transparency.

  • Encryption and Monitoring: Real-time threat monitoring and robust encryption protect assets against cyberattacks.

4. Limitations and User Responsibility

While BitGo’s infrastructure is exceptionally secure, users must still manage their accounts responsibly. For example:

  • Market volatility is beyond the scope of any insurance policy.

  • Losses due to user error, like sending funds to the wrong address, are not covered.

By leveraging BitGo’s trust structure and insurance, Lantern ensures that user assets are protected in a way that only a few platforms can match. BitGo uses a regulated trust company structure, which adheres to strict legal and operational standards. This structure ensures that user assets are segregated and safeguarded, minimizing risks such as fraud, insolvency, or mismanagement by the platform. So, you’re safe.

Looking for a safe crypto-lending partner? Get in touch with us now.

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