> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reldefi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reldefi.com/getting-started/overview.md). # Overview Launched in 2024, RelDeFi Protocol pushed the edges of decentralized finance through its composition of two pre-existing solutions and deployment on BNB chain, lowering the barrier to entry for millions of new users around the globe. By combining the $RlDF minting facility introduced by Maker and algorithmic money markets developed by Compound, RelDeFi simplified the user experience and provided core capabilities that enabled decentralized finance to flourish in a single application. The latest iteration of RelDeFi Protocol, the most trusted and battle-tested lending and borrowing protocol on the BNB Chain, builds on prior successes and lessons learned to improve in 3 key areas: 1. Risk management 2. Decentralization 3. User experience In doing so, RelDeFi continues to push the boundaries of what's possible within the realm of decentralized finance. ###