USD.AI, a decentralised protocol for GPU-backed lending, has partnered with Barker, an institutional risk transfer platform, to provide comprehensive value protection on all GPU collateralised loans.
Under the partnership, new GPU loans issued via the USD.AI protocol will receive independent, AI-driven valuations from Barker. These valuations are backed by Munich Re’s ‘aiSure’ performance guarantee, directly protecting USD.AI holders in the event of collateral liquidations.
When a GPU-backed loan defaults and collateral must be liquidated, Barker’s value warranty protects against any gap between the predicted and realised sale price.
All coverage is fully reinsured by Munich Re (Great Lakes Insurance SE), providing institutional-grade counterparty strength.
Conor Moore, COO of Permian Labs, the developer of the USD.AI Protocol, said, “This partnership fundamentally changes the risk profile for USD.AI holders.
“With Barker’s coverage, USD.AI holders now have 100% coverage against loss given default on outstanding GPU-backed debt. If a borrower defaults and the collateral sells below the predicted value, USD.AI holders are made whole.”
Thomas Galbraith, CEO of Barker, said, “At Barker, our AI ensures accuracy for underwriting and our warranty delivers trust and protection. The Permian Labs team recognized this fast and we’re thrilled to be working with them.”
The value warranty integration will be deployed across all new GPU loans issued through the USD.AI protocol, with implementation starting immediately. Existing FiLo tranche positions will remain in place, while new loans will use a “synthetic FiLo tranche” to cover costs. Traditional FiLo tranches may still be used in future loans to align interests between USD.AI holders and originating partners.
This partnership reinforces USD.AI’s commitment to institutional-grade infrastructure and risk management, positioning the protocol for continued growth as enterprise demand for GPU financing accelerates.
