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# Vault roles

There are three primary roles in interacting with a vault:

* [**Lenders**](/docs/diffuse-prime/vaults/vault-roles/lenders.md) deposit the **base asset** into a vault in exchange for shares; see also Lender yield points algorithm for detailed info on lenders' points.
* [**Borrowers**](/docs/diffuse-prime/vaults/vault-roles/borrowers.md) provide collateral to gain leverage and deploy the resulting funds into curated yield strategies.
* [**Curators**](/docs/diffuse-prime/vaults/vault-roles/curators.md) configure and manage vault parameters, balancing security, utilization of the base asset, and liquidation frequency.