Backstop and loss handling
Losses beyond normal liquidation assumptions require an explicit waterfall. The final mechanism is not yet defined.
A possible sequence is:
- Position collateral.
- Direction-specific reserve or liquidation buffer.
- Junior or backstop capital.
- Only then, if unavoidable, lender loss according to the market's disclosed rules.
warning
Loss allocation must be explicit before launch. "Overcollateralized" is not a complete answer to gap risk.