Mars Protocol is a decentralized credit platform designed to facilitate non-custodial borrowing and lending within the Cosmos ecosystem. It uses a unique hub-and-outpost architecture to operate across multiple blockchains, allowing users to create “Rovers,” which are cross-collateralized credit accounts. These Rovers enable activities such as spot trading, margin trading, and yield farming, all within a decentralized framework. Mars Protocol aims to provide a user experience comparable to centralized exchanges while maintaining the benefits of decentralization, such as self-custody and censorship resistance. The platform also features governance through the Martian Council, which oversees protocol parameters and risk management