Introduction
Amish Protocol
Amish is a decentralized lending protocol that matches borrowers and lenders directly across chains. No pools. No bridges. No idle capital on matched positions.
Why it matters
Pool-based lending reserves idle capital to ensure withdrawal liquidity. Intent-based lending deploys capital only when a counterparty match exists, achieving full utilization on matched positions.
Capital efficiency - When capital matches to a specific borrower, 100% earns the agreed rate.
Cross-chain settlement - Collateral on one chain, principal on another, settled via storage proofs without bridges.
Permissionless markets - Any ERC-20 can have a lending market. No governance vote required.
Fixed terms - Rate, LTV, and duration lock at match time. Both parties know their terms before committing.
Quick start
New users - Start with What is Amish for a high-level overview.
Protocol evaluation - See Why Amish Matters for pool architecture constraints and how Amish addresses them.
Usage guides - See For Borrowers or For Lenders.
Technical depth - The Technical Reference section covers implementation details.
Documentation Sections
Getting Started
What is Amish - Protocol overview
Why Amish Matters - Pool architecture constraints
How It Works - Three steps to a loan
The Protocol
Protocol Overview - Entry point and loan lifecycle
Capital Efficiency - Intent-based vs pool-based utilization
Intent-Based Lending - How matching works
Cross-Chain Settlement - Storage proofs and multi-chain support
Fees and Incentives - Fee structure and execution fees
Supported Assets - Token requirements and market creation
Analysis
Market Position - Competitive landscape and positioning
Using Amish
Beta Access - Access codes and referrals
For Borrowers - How to borrow
For Lenders - How to lend
Managing Positions - Monitoring and maintenance
Notifications - Alerts and email settings
Security Model - Protocol security architecture
Reference
Technical Reference - Deep implementation details
Glossary - Terms and definitions
FAQ - Common questions
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