# Assets On **Rhombus**, collateral deposited is viewed as an asset since it can be sold to cover the loan amount if necessary. In contrast, borrowed amounts are considered **liabilities** because they represent the borrower’s obligation to repay the lender. The tokens used for assets and liabilities often differ, with borrowed tokens generally being stablecoins, while collateral tokens are usually more volatile. ### Token Evaluation and Listing on Rhombus A detailed analysis is essential before listing any token on **Rhombus** to minimize potential market risks. The platform follows a set of stringent criteria to assess whether an asset is suitable for inclusion in the lending pool, including: * **Liquidity Check**: Verifying that the asset has adequate market liquidity to support trading. * **Security Assessment**: Performing a full audit to uncover potential vulnerabilities in the token's smart contract. * **Collateralization Strategy**: Establishing a suitable collateralization ratio that balances risk while maintaining the lending pool’s integrity. * **Risk Assessment**: Prioritizing assets with strong risk profiles to serve as collateral. * **Oracle Considerations**: Tokens with easily manipulated oracles are restricted to single-borrow listings. * **Community Support**: Gauging the token’s level of community backing and activity. #### Isolation Mode for Risky Assets (Not Available now) For newer or more volatile tokens with lower liquidity, **Isolation Mode** may be used. This feature enables the platform to manage borrowing and lending for riskier assets while keeping exposure controlled. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.rhombusprotocol.io/basics/assets.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.