# Vault roles

There are three primary roles in interacting with a vault:

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