Let's talk about Robert Leshner.
Launched in 2019, Compound v2 introduced cTokens: receipts you get when you deposit assets, whose exchange rate increases as interest accrues.
Honestly, this is something I hadn't paid attention to before either: after borrowing, keep an eye on the borrowing rate. When utilization rises, rates often climb significantly.
$COMP is the Compound protocol's governance token, and distribution began in June 2020.
Understanding how it works is about making more informed decisions, not predicting market movements.