Liquidation occurs when the value of a borrower's collateral falls below the required threshold. On Blubbo when the collateral-to-loan ratio drops below 1, the liquidation threshold will be met. When this happens, deposited collateral will be sold to bring the ratio back up to 1. On Blubbo, liquidation is only partial, and only the outstanding part of the collateral required to bring the collateral-to-loan ratio to 1, plus the liquidation bonus, will be liquidated.
Here's what happens in such a scenario:
1. Trigger: The liquidation process is automatically initiated when the collateral-to-loan ratio drops below 1 on Blubbo.
2. Partial Auction: A portion of the collateral is liquidated (sold to liquidator) - just enough to bring the position back to 1.
3. Liquidation Bonus: A liquidation bonus is applied, an additional collateral liquidation to the collateral being liquidated. This is given to third party liquidators, and around 10-15% (depending on asset) on Blubbo.
5. Return to collateral-to-loan ratio 1: Position is now returned a safe collateral-to-loan ratio of 1.
Liquidation is an automated process designed to protect Blubbo and its users. Borrowers can avoid liquidation by maintaining a healthy collateral ratio or repaying part or whole of their loan when market conditions become unfavorable.