Lien

A protocol for creating Options and Stablecoins out of ETH

## Overview Lien is a decentralized finance protocol built on Ethereum that enables users to create two distinct financial instruments from a single collateral source: options contracts and stablecoins. The protocol works by accepting ETH as collateral and allowing users to mint both a synthetic stable asset and an options token from that same deposit. This dual-instrument approach addresses a specific gap in DeFi infrastructure where users traditionally must choose between leveraging their collateral for stability or for optionality. Lien separates these concerns into separate tokens, giving