# Compound Compound Protocol is the longest running decentralized lending market on Mainnet Ethereum. Compound allows users to supply and borrow against their assets. ![](/files/dtMTpfWwYwmve806jaSk) ### What is Compound Protocol? Compound protocol is an algorithmic lending market governed by the COMP token holders. Compound enables and create lending markets for cryptoassets such as ETH, WBTC and USDC. Rates are determined algorithmically and rates change with demand and supply. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.instadapp.io/protocols/compound.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.