# What Is Blend Protocol (BLEND)?
-Blend Protocol is a decentralized lending platform designed to bring BTC and Edu into DeFi. By enabling BTC and Edu holders to collateralize their assets for stablecoin loans, Blend expands BTC and Edu’s utility beyond simple holding and trading.
-Blend operates on a decentralized, non-custodial model, ensuring that users retain full control over their assets while accessing liquidity. The protocol is deployed on Educhain, Arbitrum, and Base, leveraging smart contracts to facilitate trustless lending and borrowing.
-Blend is focused on BTCFi and EduFi, serving Bitcoin miners, institutional holders, and educational institutions needing stablecoin liquidity.
