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<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n“With Barker’s coverage, USD.AI holders now have 100% coverage against loss given default on outstanding GPU-backed debt. If a borrower defaults and the collateral sells below the predicted value, USD.AI holders are made whole.”<\/p>\n
Thomas Galbraith, CEO of Barker, said, \u201cAt Barker, our AI ensures accuracy for underwriting and our warranty delivers trust and protection. The Permian Labs team recognized this fast and we\u2019re thrilled to be working with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The value warranty integration will be deployed across all new GPU loans issued through the USD.AI protocol, with implementation starting immediately. Existing FiLo tranche positions will remain in place, while new loans will use a \u201csynthetic FiLo tranche\u201d to cover costs. Traditional FiLo tranches may still be used in future loans to align interests between USD.AI holders and originating partners.<\/p>\n
This partnership reinforces USD.AI\u2019s commitment to institutional-grade infrastructure and risk management, positioning the protocol for continued growth as enterprise demand for GPU financing accelerates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Under the partnership, new GPU loans issued via the USD.AI protocol will receive independent, AI-driven valuations from Barker. These valuations are backed by Munich Re\u2019s \u2018aiSure\u2019 performance guarantee, directly protecting USD.AI holders in the event of collateral liquidations.<\/p>\n